1. Purpose of the report and policy context

1.1 To receive any petitions submitted directly to Democratic Services or any e-Petition submitted via the council’s website.

2. Recommendations

2.1 That Cabinet note the petition.

3. Context and background information

3.1 To receive the following petition signed by 1390 people at the time of publication:

(1) Lack of short breaks, holiday activities and after school care for children and young people with SEND in Brighton and Hove

We the undersigned petition Brighton & Hove Council to We, the undersigned, petition Brighton and Hove Council to provide short breaks, holiday activities and after school provision for ALL children and young people with SEND aged 0-25 and their families, which is suitable for all levels of need including children and young people with complex needs. Children and Young People and their Parents and Carers urgently need this provision to be in place and accessible to all before the summer holidays start at the end of July 2024 so that children and young people can engage in meaningful activities when they are not at school or college, so that parents and carers can work, and so that parents and carers can have a break from their caring role.