Regulation 15 Representations made by “other persons” under section 174(1)(b) or (c), (3)(f), (4)(d) and (5)(b) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014F3I1

Where a local authority has received representations from a person falling within F1174(1)(b) or (c), (3)(f), (4)(d) and (5)(b) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, they must as soon as reasonably practicable decide whether that person has a sufficient interest in the welfare of the child concerned to warrant that child’s representations being considered by them.

In reaching its decision under paragraph (1) the local authority must take into account the ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child in accordance with the child’s age and level of understanding.

If the local authority decides that the person does have sufficient interest then it must consider the representations in accordance with regulations 16 to F222A.

If the local authority decides that the person does not have sufficient interest then it must notify that person of its decision and advise that person that no further action will be taken in respect of the representation.

The local authority must notify the child of the decision made under paragraph (1) if the local authority considers it appropriate to do so having regard to the child’s age and level of understanding.