Council strengthens commitment to children in care and care leavers

Council strengthens commitment to children in care and care leavers oliver.drackford Fri 25/09/2026 4:28pm 25 September 2026 Our Councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting children in care and care leavers after approving a motion reinforcing their responsibilities as Corporate Parents. At Full Council last night (24 September), councillors backed a motion proposed by Executive Member for Children and Families, Cllr Gareth Mackey, which underlines the collective responsibility of all members to champion the wellbeing, aspirations and life chances of children and young people in the Council's care. We currently cares for around 330 looked after children and supports approximately 434 care leavers aged between 18 and 25. Through the motion, councillors have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that the needs of these young people are at the forefront of decision-making across the authority. As part of the commitment, members have pledged to consider the impact of their decisions on children in care, engage positively with the Council's Corporate Parenting team, and use their professional networks to help create opportunities for work experience, apprenticeships and

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