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Secure Children’s Home for London and Pan-London Commissioning Vehicle

Proposals for the development of a Secure Childrens Home (SCH) for London which includes the creation of a company (referred to as the pan-London vehicle or PLV) that will be owned by London local authorities to oversee the development and running of the new provision. Approval from Cabinet is sought to join the PLV for a five year period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028; the first two years will be a development phase.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2022

General exception notice

This item is subject to the General Exception procedure (see Part 4B of the Council's Constitution). It is proposed to take a key decision on the decision date shown below. It would be impracticable to defer the decision until it has been included on the next Forward Plan. This notice has been issued by the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council and has been issued to the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Commission and relevant scrutiny panel.

Decision due: 5 Dec 2022 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services

Lead director: Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Families

Contact: Jane McSherry, Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Families Email: jane.mcsherry@merton.gov.uk.

Documents to be considered: Officer report.

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  • Secure Children’s Home for London and Pan-London Commissioning Vehicle