Summary
This report will provide details of the findings of a recent investigation undertaken by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman that relates to both Housing and Children’s Services.
Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.
It is noted that the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements)(Meetings and Access to Information)(England) Regulations 2012 requires 28 clear days’ notice of the intention to make a key decision. On this occasion it has not been possible to provide this 28 clear days’ notice and therefore Section 10 (General Exception) of the above regulations have been complied with. It was not possible to include this report on the Forward Plan with 28 days’ notice because the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has only just published its findings report (23 April 2021), details of which were embargoed until this time.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/04/2021
Decision due: 4 May 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Howard Doe howard.doe@medway.gov.uk, Councillor Mrs Josie Iles, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services – Lead Member (statutory responsibility) josie.iles@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Richard Hicks
Department: Regeneration, Culture and Environment
Contact: Mark Breathwick, Assistant Director, Culture and Community Email: mark.breathwick@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 333540.
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