Decision details

The Millbank Reception Centre is larger than required and recent changes in Home Office funding for to Kent County Council have made it unaffordable.

Alternative suitable provision can be commissioned within the budget available.

Consideration of Future Service Options for reception and assessment arrangements for asylum seeking boys arriving in Kent.

As Cabinet Member for Specialist Children’s Services, I agree to

1)    The closure of the Millibank Reception & Assessment Centre

2)    The commissioning of suitable alternative accommodation

3)    Delegate to the Corporate Director for Social Care, Health and Wellbeing, or other nominated officer, the implementation of this decision.