Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence.

All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.

To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

An opportunity for Board members to provide a verbal update on their recent engagement activities.

To receive an update from the Director of Children’s Services on the Corporate Parenting Board’s Action Log.

To receive an update from the Director of Children’s Services on the Fostering Service.

To receive a report from the Director of Children’s Services providing an update on the Children in Care and Care Experienced Adults Councils and participation.

To receive an update from the Director of Children’s Services on Ferne Lodge Children’s Home.

To receive a report from the Director of Children’s Services providing members of the Corporate Parenting Board with the context, background, and rationale in relation to the proposed revision of the Terms of Reference of the Board.