Fostering
Find out about the extensive support package we provide to our carers, the experiences of our current carers and how you can make a real difference to a local young person.
About fostering
Safeguarding children and child protection
How to report any concerns you have, as well as advice for parents and more.
More on safeguarding children
Municipal Journal Achievement Awards 2021 Innovation in Children's Services
The council's children's services team won this award for the Safe After School programme.
View all awards

Financial support for families
Decision making
Policies, strategies and reviews
We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.
Councillors and committees
Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.