Every top tier local authority is required to
publish a sufficiency strategy. This must set out how we seek to
avoid children coming into care through the provision of family
support services, and identify steps that we are taking to ensure
that we have sufficient placements for children in care in our
area, so that as many children and young people in care can live
locally, provided that this is in their best interests.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/07/2021
Decision due: December 2024 by Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Lead member: Councillor Saqib Farooq, Cabinet Member for Adults and Health saqib.farooq@peterborough.gov.uk
Lead director: Executive Director People Services PCC & CCC
Contact: Helene Carr, Head of Commissioning Social Care Email: helen.carr@peterborough.gov.uk Email: helene.carr@peterborough.gov.uk Tel: 01733 863901.
Consultation process
There has been widespread consultation
including with children and young people in care.
Relevant Scrutiny Committee: Children and Education Scrutiny Committee