Record of Decision

Adoption Activity Statement of Purpose

Decision Taker

The Mayor at the Council meeting held on 13 July 2011.

Decision

That it be agreed that the Statement of Purpose, set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted Report, covers the required information and accurately reflects the services provided.

Reason for Decision

Schedule 1 of the Local Authority Adoption Service (England) Regulations lists information to be included in the Statement of Purpose. The Statement of Purpose needs to be agreed and reviewed annually.

Implementation

This decision will come into force and may be implemented on Wednesday 27 July 2011 unless the call-in procedure is triggered (as set out in Standing Orders in relation to Overview and Scrutiny).

Information

The Statement of Purpose has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Authority Adoption Service (England) Regulations 2003 and it is reviewed annually.  The Statement provides information about the aims and objectives of Torbay Council in relation to the adoption service, the staffing, structure and services provided.  The Mayor supported the recommendation of the Council as set out in his decision above.

Alternative options considered and rejected at the time of the decision

There were no alternative options.

Is this a Key Decision?  (Give reference number if applicable)

No

Does the call-in procedure apply?  (If no, please give reason)

Yes

Declarations of interest  (including details of any relevant dispensations issued by the Standards Committee)

None

Published

Tuesday 19 July 2011