Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy be approved for introduction and delivery in the Borough.

(b)       That the Active and Cohesive Overview and Scrutiny Committee oversee the implementation of the policy.

(c)        That the Member Development Panel consider member training in relation to the Policy.     

A report was submitted to advise Cabinet of the role of the Borough Council in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The report sought Cabinet approval for the adoption of the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

It was emphasised that this was a living document and was an example of real partnership working for which members thanked Officers in the Business Improvement and Partnerships team.

Members agreed that it was a vital document that needed full member backing and compliance with and therefore agreed that it be referred to the Active and Cohesive Overview and Scrutiny Committee for it to oversee the implementation of the policy and that the issue of  member training on the policy be considered by the member Development Panel.

Resolved:     (a)       That the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy be approved for introduction and delivery in the Borough.

(b)       That the Active and Cohesive Overview and Scrutiny Committee oversee the implementation of the policy.

(c)        That the Member Development Panel consider member training in relation to the Policy.