The Cabinet:
(1) Approved the proposed model for delivery of adoption services through a Regional Adoption Agency, including the structural model set out at Appendix 1.
(2) Approved the financial contribution to the Regional Adoption Agency of £764,000, to be fixed for two years (2019/20 and 2020/21) and reviewed for 2021/22.
(3) Delegated authority to enter into the final interagency agreement to the Director of Children, Families and Education in consultation with the Lead Member for Children and Families.