Issue - meetings

To seek approval to adopt a new policy and procedure to safeguard, children, young people and vulnerable adults.

(Report attached)

The Committee considered the adoption of a Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure.

The Committee was happy to endorse the Policy, concluding that it was extremely comprehensive. Clarification was sought on the question of Criminal Record Bureau checks for elected Members. Officers confirmed that specific guidance was available for Members but that, generally, Borough Councillors would not fulfil the criteria for requiring such a check to be carried out.

RECOMMENDED that

the Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure attached at Appendix 1 of the report be approved.