The Council has a statutory duty under the Care Act 2014 to establish and maintain an information and advice service and currently commissions a Generic Advice and Enhanced Welfare Rights Service, delivered by the Citizens Advice Bureau. The current arrangement is due to expire on 31 January 2020 and the Cabinet will be asked to approve proposals for the retendering of the contract.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/03/2019
Issue Category: Financial;
Decision due: 23 Apr 2019 by Cabinet
Lead member: Adult Social Care & Health Integration Portfolio
Lead director: Strategic Director, Children & Adults
Department: Children & Adults
Contact: Mark Tyson, Director, Strategy and Participation Email: mark.tyson@lbbd.gov.uk Tel: 020 8227 2875.