County foster carers now get all-day parking permits

To assist foster carers with attending vital appointments and meetings Foster Wales Denbighshire carers are now issued with parking permits for all long-stay car parks within the county.

The permits are  available once they are accepted through the Foster Wales scheme.

This initiative is part of the council’s transformation programme which has the ambition to increase the number of Foster Wales Denbighshire carers, allowing children to be cared for closer to their communities and achieve better outcomes.

Rhiain Morrlle, Head of Children’s Services, said: “I am pleased to see that has been implemented. This is just one of the assistive policies that we will be rolling out for those who decide to foster through the local authority, with more to be announced within the coming months.

"I feel that this policy emphasises our commitment to those who make the rewarding decision to foster within Denbighshire.

"I would also like to note my thanks to colleagues in Planning, Public Protection and Countryside Services for their support in implementing this scheme, and to demonstrating their support to Denbighshire’s foster carers as part of our One Council ethos.” 

Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said: “Denbighshire County Council’s fostering team help make a real difference to the lives of children and young people within the county.

"The friendly staff help guide new foster carers through each step of the process and are always on hand to provide expert knowledge.

"We hope that by issuing these permits, we can help our foster carers to attend the vital appointments and meetings that can come with fostering and make their lives a little easier.”