Cabinet:
AGREED to increase both the support and the financial incentives provided to ‘in-house’ carers in order to increase retention of our in-house foster carers by:
a. Increasing the financial allowances as set out in Appendix 1 one of the report and improve a comprehensive wrap-around support package as covered in this report;
b. Approving Havering resident foster carers as a class subject to Council Tax Relief from 1 April 2021.
c. Approving the amendment to the Council Tax Discretionary Policy to include Havering foster carers with effect from 1 April 2021
d. Providing complimentary access to the borough’s leisure centres for in-house carers and children in their care;
e. Waiving free green bin refuse collection charges; and
f. Offering free parking in resident bays and council carparks borough-wide, this will not include paid for parking bays.