Children’s Services remain a “major” challenge, says the leader of North East Lincolnshire Council.
Councillor Philip Jackson told a recent NELC meeting: “I recently attended a meeting with our improvement adviser, the director of Children’s Services and the Portfolio Holder, challenging and seeking assurance about our improvement plan and the use of the additional substantial transformational resources committed by the Cabinet.
“I will continue to maintain a personal interest, supporting the leadership being shown by our lead member for Children’s Services.
“We are also maintaining a focus on reducing the cost burden associated with children placed out of area. The development and operation of our own facility – something that should have happened years ago and that is now progressing under this Conservative administration – will serve to reduce cost and bring some of our most vulnerable children closer to the key support services they require.
“Evidence shows that this gives the best outcomes for these children and their families as well as saving us money.”
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