Decision details

It was resolved -

·        That Children and Families’ Services proceed to offer a more attractive package for the Local Authority’s Foster Carers to include the following –

· An increase of 10% in the Fostering Allowance

· A 50% discount in Council Tax

· Free Isle of Anglesey Leisure Services Membership cards

· Free Council car parking tickets

·        To authorise an amendment to the Council Tax Discretionary Relief Policy to reflect the discount granted to Foster Carers.

·        To authorise the necessary transfer of budgets from Children and Families’ Services to cover the cost of providing the additional benefits which fall on other services or budgets.