Birmingham City Council v CJH

Birmingham City Council v CJH

The appropriate designated authority for M's care order is North Yorkshire, as M will reside with her maternal grandmother and half siblings in North Yorkshire, and the placement and assessment have been conducted by North Yorkshire; having two authorities would be inefficient and contrary to the child's welfare.

Parties
Claimant: Birmingham City Council; Defendant: CJH; Children's Guardian: Ms Narinder Singh; North Yorkshire Council Representative: Mr Iain Hutchinson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Care Order Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome
Final care order made for M; designation of local authority transferred to North Yorkshire.
Legal Topics
Care Order, Designation of Local Authority, Child Placement, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Protection Care Order Designation of Local Authority Child Placement Contact Arrangements

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Parties

Birmingham City Council

Claimant

CJH

Defendant

Ms Narinder Singh

Children's Guardian

Mr Iain Hutchinson

North Yorkshire Council Representative

Procedural Posture

Care Order Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a final care order should be made for M
  2. 2 Which local authority should be designated for M's care order
  3. 3 Appropriate contact arrangements between M and her mother

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate designated authority for M's care order is North Yorkshire, as M will reside with her maternal grandmother and half siblings in North Yorkshire, and the placement and assessment have been conducted by North Yorkshire; having two authorities would be inefficient and contrary to the child's welfare.

Court Disposition

Final care order made for M; designation of local authority transferred to North Yorkshire.

Orders

  • Final care order for M with plan for placement with maternal grandmother in North Yorkshire.
  • Contact between M and her mother set at seven times per annum during school holidays, subject to review.