Decision details

To approve an updated Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure. To provide an update on the work currently being undertaken in relation to the Council's safeguarding arrangements.

Councillor Dowling introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources, which sought approval of an updated Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure and provided an update on the work currently being undertaken in relation to the Council's safeguarding arrangements.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee had been circulated prior to the meeting.

Councillor Dowling moved the recommendations in the report, which were seconded.

An Amendment to change the abuse description from 'domestic violence' to 'domestic abuse', was accepted.

In reaching the following decision, the Cabinet considered the report before it, the recommendations contained therein, and the Amendment moved at the meeting.

RESOLVED:

A.     That the updated Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure attached as Appendix 1 to this report, be approved, subject to the following change:  that the abuse description from 'domestic violence' to 'domestic abuse'.

B.     That delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder to make amendments to the Safeguarding Policy and Reporting Procedure Holder during the lifetime of the document.