Resolved – That –   

1. The outcome of the review of the CWP social work delivery Section 75 agreement be noted and approved subject to the outcome of any consultation entry into a further Section 75 agreement with CWP for a 5-year extension with a 3 year, plus a two-year option, at a projected cost of £32,172,645 for the 5-year extension.

2. The Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning be authorised to commence joint, formal consultation with CWP regarding entering into a further Section 75 agreement with CWP on a long-term basis for 5 years with options to extend the agreement for a further period of 3 years and then a further period of 2 years.

3. Subject to the outcome of the consultation delegated responsibility be given to the Director of Adults, Health and Strategic Commissioning, in consultation with the Chair and Spokespersons of Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee to authorise entering into a further Section 75 agreement for 5 years with ability to extend for 2 additional periods of 3 years and 2 years.