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Inflationary Uplift in allowances for Bristol City Council foster carers, special guardians, adopters and supported lodgings hosts

Decision Maker: Director: Children, Families & Safer Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Bristol’s aim is to value its carers and to recruit and retain local carers for children who need our care. Providing an inflationary uplift on an annual basis will enable carers to meet the needs of children. This is recognised as an essential part of the high value package provided by Bristol City Council.

Decision:

1) A 2.3% inflationary uplift to be applied for full year 2019-20 to allowances for Bristol City Council foster carers, special guardians, adopters and supported lodgings hosts .
2) Inflation to be budgeted and applied annually thereafter in line with MTFP inflation model

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 11/11/2019

Date of decision: 22/10/2019