That:

(a)        Fostering fees and allowances are increased to the amounts detailed in Appendix A from 1^st January 2021;

(b)        The Director of Children and Families is given delegated authority to approve annual increases in fostering fees in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children and Families and the section 151 Officer;

(c)        The fostering fees and allowances policy is approved and implemented from 1^st January 2021 (Appendix B); and

(d)           Council approved foster carers receive a 100% exemption to their Council tax from 1^st April 2021.