Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Head of Communities outlining the updated Health & Safety Policy.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The attached Health & Safety Policy ( ‘the Policy’) be approved

2.    The proposed governance arrangements in respect of the Policy be noted

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources that presented an updated Health and Safety Policy. He and drew attention to key areas of the report including responsibilities of Cabinet and other elected members.  He stated that consultation had been undertaken with the Trades Unions and staff. 

The Corporate Director confirmed that the draft policy had been welcomed by the Trades Unions and that they had recommended that the role of employees as outlined in 2.2.6 should include participation in training and that the statement concerning communication in the foreword be extended to include Elected Members. 

RESOLVED that:

1.    The attached Health & Safety Policy ( ‘the Policy’) be approved.

2.    The proposed governance arrangements in respect of the Policy be noted.