Decision details

The Chief Executive presented the report, which sought Cabinet approval of the revised Corporate Safeguarding Policy.

The Leader emphasised the importance of the document and was happy to agree to the recommendations contained within the report.

The Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care took thanked the Chief Executive for the all-encompassing policy document and also took the opportunity to thank the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which undertook pre-scrutiny to of the arrangements at its meeting on the 29th January 2024.

The Cabinet Member emphasised the importance of safeguarding both children and adults from harm and neglect and welcomed the recommendations before Members.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.    To note the information contained in the report;

2.    To note the feedback provided by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee which met on 29^th January 2024; and

3.    To approve the new Corporate Safeguarding Policy, presented at Appendix I to the report.