The Director of Resources submitted a report to the Committee, acting as Sole Member of Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC), setting out at Appendix 1 the 2020/21 Business Plan, at Appendix 2 the company’s Transformation Programme, and at Appendix 3 a proposal to amend BFfC staff terms and conditions to support its strategic approach to improving staff recruitment and retention.  Approval of the BFfC Business Plan and changes to BFfC staff terms and conditions were reserved matters, requiring the approval of Policy Committee in its capacity as sole member.

Resolved –

That Policy Committee, in its capacity as sole member for BFfC:

a)       Approve the Company’s Business Plan and contract sum for 2020/21 as set out in Appendix 1 and 4.8 of the report, noting the recommendations regarding transformation funding;

b)       Agree the recommended changes to BFfC staff terms and conditions as set out in Appendix 3.