Archived decisions

2008/09 SAVINGS PROPOSALS

Service and Proposal

£000

Has saving already been achieved? (Yes or No)

If saving not yet fully achieved, is there a detailed implementation plan in place, containing actions, responsibility and timings? ( Yes or No)

Comments on progress in implementing plan or if no plan any other evidence of progress in achieving savings

Savings for which you consider there is firm evidence of likely achievement

£000

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Core funding for Study centres

145

Yes

145

Denominational transport

25

Yes

25

Printers in Ashburton Court

35

Yes

35

Reduction in independent fostering placements

400

No

Yes

Saving is dependent upon achievement of investment in Hampshire fostering service. Reduction in IFP numbers should be experienced in later part of 2008/09. Detailed work continues to monitor success in increasing recruitment and retention rates of Hampshire foster carers, and ability to build on existing in-house capacity.

0

Residential service savings

80

Yes

80

Education psychology savings

120

Yes

120

Home care

125

No

No

Partial achievement of this savings proposal reported to date in 2008/09. Further work continues with service to review current commitments against use of other types of packages (eg direct payments)

60

Other savings

23

Yes

23

Grant flexibility

602

Yes

602

1,555

1,090