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The Executive Member for Neighbourhoods said he was delighted to propose this item. The guidance reflected national guidance and now included additional areas such as management of VIP visits and safer recruitment. The item had been supported by the Executive with no amendments.

Councillor Curtis seconded the proposal.

Councillor Goldspink said the Liberal Democrat Group were happy to support the proposals, which were comprehensive.

A motion to support the recommendation having been proposed and seconded, after being put to the meeting and a vote taken, it was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – to adopt the updated Safeguarding Policy, as set out at appendix A in the report to the Executive on 1 September 2020.

The Executive Member for Neighbourhoods submitted a report on an updated version of the council’s Safeguarding Policy. He invited the Executive to consider the draft policy, propose any amendments for including prior to consideration by Council, and to recommend the policy to Council for adoption.

The Executive Member for Wellbeing welcomed the report and updated policy.

There being no comments, Councillor Boylan proposed and Councillor Buckmaster seconded, a motion to support the recommendations in the report. The motion, on being put to the meeting, and a vote taken, was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that (A) the draft updated Safeguarding Policy be recommended to Council for adoption; and

(B) the Head of Housing and Health incorporate any amendments to the Safeguarding Policy suggested by the Executive, acting in consultation with the Lead Member for Neighbourhoods, prior to presentation to Council for adoption.