Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director Transformation.

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the revised Safeguarding Policy be supported; and

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the revised Safeguarding Policy.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which sought approval for the adoption of the revised Safeguarding Policy, which had been updated to ensure it reflected the best practice for safeguarding measures and was in line with the recent updates to the Statutory Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Standards.

The Policy Officer - Community Safety, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity advised that the policy, last reviewed in 2018, was backed by a substantial action plan, a key element being safeguarding training, particularly for Members of the Licensing Committee and staff. The Policy would be further updated to include revised Portfolio Holder and Director titles, as appropriate.

The Portfolio Holder for Supporting People made particular reference to the importance of the policy and stated that all Councillors as well as employees had a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults and she thanked the officer for arranging the training in recent months.

RESOLVED that the revised Safeguarding Policy be supported; and

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the revised Safeguarding Policy.