Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Head of Communities and Governance providing Members with the updated Safeguarding Policy, Guidance and Procedures.

The Group had before it a report * from the Head of Communities and Governance providing Members with the updated Safeguarding Policy, Guidance and Procedures.

The Consultation and Youth Involvement officer reminded the Group that Safeguarding was taken very seriously and that the Head of Communities and Governance had been working with other Devon Authorities to form a joint policy.  This policy clearly defined the roles to be played.  A training programme for officers and Members would be rolled out once the policy was agreed.

Discussion took place regarding the level of personal information that could be shared and information that was required by the MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub).  Clarification was sought regarding who was the ‘Lead Member’ referred to in the policy.  It was confirmed that the Lead Member was the Cabinet Member for Working Environment and Support Services.

It was RECOMMENDED that subject to an amendment to make clear that the Lead Member referred to within the report was the Cabinet Member for Working Environment and Support Services the Cabinet approve the Devon District Councils joint Safeguarding Policy and the MDDC guidance and procedures.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Note: - * Report previously circulated and attached to Minutes.

To receive any announcements that the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman had no announcements to make.