Decision details

To cosndier a report on the contract for domestic abuse services.

(a)  That the work taking place in respect of domestic abuse, the council’s statutory responsibilities and a summary of an overarching needs assessment completed earlier this year be noted.

(b)  That it be agreed to extend the period of the existing contract for domestic abuse service by Hestia for one year until 31st December 2024, as part of a wider strategic approach to domestic abuse at the same value as the current agreed contractual rate.

(c)  That it be agreed that officers bring a further report to Cabinet in March 2024 to provide an update on progress, together with a completed Safer Accommodation Strategy and other linked strategies to enable a decision on further recommissioning of the independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVA) service to commence on 1st January 2025.