1.    that the Torbay Placement Sufficiency Strategy for Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People 2026-2029 be approved;

2.    that the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Strategy that do not materially change its direction or commitments; and

3.    that delivery be progressed through the Placement Sufficiency Delivery Action Plan and the Budget Sustainability Plan for Placements, with progress and exceptions reported through existing governance arrangements.