THAT:

(a)  taking account of the views expressed through the consultation, a ‘mixed market’ model of children centre services delivery be adopted;

(b)  the core purpose specification for services for families with young children be developed through the forthcoming root & branch review using the results of this consultation; and

(c)   a south city children’s centre is re-designated to a nursery to meet increased demand, and the Director for People’s Services be delegated authority to determine which centre is re-designated taking account of the outcome of ongoing feasibility work.