Resolved: That

1.  the contract with CWP be extended for a further year until 30 September 2025, on substantially the same terms to enable further analysis, in partnership with CWP and other systems partners, of the benefits and detriments of a continuation of current service arrangements or of returning the services to the Council’s direct delivery.

2.  the Director of Care and Health be requested to provide a further report to the Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee by September 2024 to update on the outcome of this exercise and to make recommendations as to the future delivery of the services.