Decision details

Foster Carer Allowances uplift including short breaks 2023/24

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That the Executive Board considers the report and agrees to uplift foster carer allowances that match the national minimum allowances. This would enable the local authority going forward to base the annual uplift on inflationary basis against the national minimum standards. In addition, the Board considers and agrees the proposed uplift for 2023/24 of 20% for short break payments, which have not been reviewed for some time.

Publication date: 10/08/2023

Date of decision: 10/08/2023

Decided at meeting: 10/08/2023 - Executive Board

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