Agenda item

The panel considered the report of Karen Robb, Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence which outlined the current provision for emergency placements (for copy see file of minutes). 

In response to a question from Cllr McKeon, the Strategic Manager for Looked After and Permanence informed the Panel that care leavers living independently are provided with a 100% Council Tax exemption and they are provided with assistance with housing costs, in addition to receiving housing benefit.