Decision details

West Midlands Safe Centre

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Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To outline the opportunities and risks to the council in proceeding to form a partnership with other local authorities in the West Midlands to create a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the West Midlands Safe Centre to own and manage the secure welfare provision on behalf of the 14 local authorities/Trusts.

Decision:

That Cabinet:

Noted the recommendations as per the report

Alternative options considered:

As noted as per the report

Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Restricted by: Paragraph 3; Paragraph 5;

Contact: Tina Russell, Corporate Director Childrens and Young People Email: tina.russell@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260 267.

Publication date: 25/09/2025

Date of decision: 25/09/2025

Effective from: 02/10/2025

Accompanying Documents:

West Midlands Safe Centre