RESOLVED That Cabinet:

1.         Agree, in principle, to join a London Regional Adoption Agency, as supported by London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services; and

2.         Authorise the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, to progress arrangements relating to the development of the Agency model.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services introduced the report and noted the benefits of working in partnership with boroughs across London to develop the London Regional Adoption Agency. 

RESOLVED:  That Cabinet

1.         Agree, in principle, to join a London Regional Adoption Agency, as supported by London Councils and the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services; and

2.         Authorise the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, to progress arrangements relating to the development of the Agency model.