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: January 2025 by Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Lead member: Councillor Shabina Qayyum, Cabinet Member for Adults and Health shabina.qayyum@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