Decision details

To provide Members with the updated policy and a review of best practice

Arising from a report of the Director of Corporate Affairs and Business Transformation, the Community Policy Development Group had recommended that the revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Community Well-Being outlined the contents of the report stating that the revised policy provided greater clarity of roles and responsibilities of officers throughout the Council and provided a framework for developing partnerships within appropriate external bodies and other local authorities.

RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr C R Slade and seconded by Cllr Mrs M E Squires)

Note:  *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.