Issue - meetings

The Executive Member for Homes, Communities and Human Resources proposed the recommendation as set out in the agenda report.

It was noted that undertaking DBS checks of Councillors would contribute to an improved Safeguarding Policy.

The Leader thanked the Executive Member and Community Safety & Safeguarding Manager for their work on the review. He considered that the review would aid in protecting vulnerable people from harm, including women and girls.

RESOLVED

1.     The Safeguarding Policy in Appendix 1 be adopted.

2.     A member working group is established to review the inclusion of DBS  checks for members within the Council Safeguarding Policy and DBS  policy, and consider safeguarding training becoming mandatory.