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.