Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods outlining the updated Safeguarding Policy.

RESOLVED that:

1.         The draft Safeguarding Policy at Appendix 1 be approved.

2.         Delegation be provided to the relevant Corporate Director in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities & Neighbourhoods, to make any subsequent amendments required as a result of legislative or operational changes. The Safeguarding Policy will be reviewed annually.

3.         That the Cabinet report template be amended to include Safeguarding alongside PIAs in section 11.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods that presented an updated Safeguarding Policy.  She highlighted its importance and the statutory duties of the authority, noting that key issues have been added such as hate crime and modern slavery.  She further noted that every person has a role in safeguarding.    

Cabinet welcomed the report and noted that it was to be circulated to all staff in addition to Members and that everybody has a duty of care and highlighted the importance of communication to the policy.

RESOLVED that:

1.         The draft Safeguarding Policy at Appendix 1 be approved.

2.         Delegation be provided to the relevant Corporate Director in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities & Neighbourhoods, to make any subsequent amendments required as a result of legislative or operational changes. The Safeguarding Policy will be reviewed annually.

3.         That the Cabinet report template be amended to include Safeguarding alongside PIAs in section 11.