Decision details

Background

This decision revises the rates payable and charges levied in relation to KCC provided services. It will enable the Council to raise funding, as required by Parliament, to help meet the cost of providing social care services to the people of Kent.

How the proposed decision meets the objectives of ‘Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes: Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement (2015-2020)’ meets the strategic objective that older and vulnerable residents are safe and supported with choices to live independently.

Financial Implications: This decision revises the rates payable and charges levied. It will enable the Council to raise funding, as required by Parliament, to help meet the cost of providing social care services to the people of Kent.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health agrees to:

(i)            APPROVE the proposed changes to the rates payable and charges levied for adult services in 2020-21 as detailed in sections 2 and 3 of this report; and

(ii)          DELEGATE authority to the Corporate Director for Adult Social Care and Health, or other nominated officer, to undertake the necessary actions to implement this decision.