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1 Summary

The following decision is sought:

1.1 That consultation with the staff and children begins with a view to considering options for the future of a children's home.

1.2 A detailed project plan is prepared for the Executive Member on a cost analysis of suggested models of service development.

1.3 Any options should be considered within the context of the current review of Hampshire Residential Homes.

2 Reason

2.1 This links to the Corporate Strategies making Hampshire safer and more secure for all, maximising well being and enhancing our quality of place.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

None.

4 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

None.

5 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

None.

6 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor Felicity Hindson MBE

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services