Decision details

The Regeneration and Planning Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members.

He informed Members that a joint audit of all the District and Borough Councils in the County had been undertaken and that the Authority was doing very well, however following the audit there were two areas in which there was room for improvement. He highlighted the number of designated officers within the Council and that there was a seasonal rise in the number of incidents reported that was in line with other agencies.

It was moved by Councillor T J Pendleton, seconded by Councillor A V Smith and

RESOLVED THAT:

Cabinetnotes the continuing focus on safeguarding in North West Leicestershire District Council.

Reason for decision: For Cabinet to be informed of procedures and annual data in relation to the Council’s statutory duty to ensure compliance with safeguarding duties as detailed in Sections 10 and 11 of the Children Act 2004 and Working Together 2013.