Issue - meetings

To submit the report of the Head of Adults’ Services.

It was resolved –

·      That the standard charge for residential homes be set at £983.86 per week which is the full cost of the service.

·      That for EMI residential homes the full cost of service is implemented over a 3 year period meaning that the full cost of service is discounted to £1,046.41 per week in 2025/26.

The report of the Head of Adult Services which sought the Executive’s approval to set the level of the standard charge for the Council’s care homes for 2025/26 was presented.

Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item, Councillor Dafydd Roberts left the meeting when it was discussed and voted upon.

Councillor Alun Roberts, Portfolio Member for Adult Services and Community Safety presented the report as an annual requirement under Section 22 of the National Assistance Act 1948.

The Head of Adult Services referred to the considerations in calculating the standard charge for the Council’s care homes as outlined in the report and advised that for 2025/26 it is recommended that a separate charge is introduced for EMI residential care.

It was resolved –

• That the standard charge for residential homes be set at £983.86 per week which is the full cost of the service.
• That for EMI residential homes the full cost of service is implemented over a 3 year period meaning that the full cost of service is discounted to £1,046.41 per week in 2025/26.