1. That a continuation of the current grant arrangements for a period of one year from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 be agreed, and that a further two months’ extension from 1 April 2020 to 31 May 2020 also be agreed in principle, should this be required, to the provider organisations delivering a range of information, advice and preventative services to residents across the borough and who are in scope of the development work of the Community Hubs. The need for an extension will be dependent upon the length of the negotiation phase of the procurement process, which will shortly be initiated.
2. That it be noted that the total sum of this extension inclusive of the two months’ extension be £742,758 for Older Peoples Services and £257,417 for Disability Services.
3. That it be noted that the continuation of the current arrangements will ensure alignment with the planned commencement date for the Older Peoples Hub and All Age Disability Hub.
4. That the cessation of grant funding for the Life Long Family Links Service from 1 July 2019 be agreed, subject to a well managed transition process of three months.
5. That it be noted that this proposal is recommended by the Better Care Fund Planning Group made up of officers of the council and the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) following a review of the Better Care Fund (BCF) programme to continue funding in this area for 2019-20.