Decision details

RESOLVED: That the Committee:

(1)  Received and commented on the annual report of progress made against the Council’s fulfilment of the statutory duty to maintain an effective safeguarding function with regard to children.

(2)  Received and commented on the annual report of progress made against the Council’s fulfilment of the statutory duty to maintain an effective safeguarding function with regard to adults with care and support needs.

(3)  Received and commented on the annual report of progress made against the Council’s fulfilment of statutory duties in relation to specific areas such as radicalisation and counter terrorism, modern slavery and human trafficking and domestic abuse.

(4)  Agreed that sufficient and robust processes are in place at the Council for application and review of safeguarding processes, and that an annual review and presentation to this committee should continue.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: This is the best course of action that can be accommodated within the approved budget and officer resources, that will fulfil our statutory and lawful obligations but also ensure that a regular, corporate review exists.