Report of the Director of Children’s Services is attached marked 1.

Contact: Karen Bradshaw – 01743 254201

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That the redesign of children’s residential care be approved. 

Note: This could include the closure of the Rowans children’s home and the expansion of Chelmaron.  Any such proposals will involve separate consultation with those affected, where appropriate