RESOLVED:
(1) That 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 be noted;
(2) That 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 be noted;
(3) That it be agreed that sufficient and robust processes were in place at NHDC for application and review of safeguarding processes, and that an annual review and presentation to this committee should continue.
REASON FOR DECISIONS: To fulfil the statutory and lawful obligations within the approved budget and officer resources, and to ensure that a regular corporate review exists.