Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to accepting funds from the Department of Health and Social Care via the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery (SSMTR) Grant.

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the acceptance of funding amounting to £1,251,506.00 in 2023/24 (confirmed) and an indicative amount of £2,415,215.00 for 2024/25 (which may be subject to change) from the Department of Health and Social Care via the Supplemental Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery (SSMTR) Grant be approved.

(ii)

That the Director of Public Health be authorised to enter into such funding agreements as necessary, following consultation with the Strategic Director, Resources and Digital and the Strategic Director, Corporate Services and Governance, to facilitate the funding transfer.

The above decision has been made to secure a health gain for the community in terms of a more effective treatment and recovery service.