The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) setting out the annual assurance assessment for the Chief Executive and elected Members in respect of their responsibilities for safeguarding children and adults in Southend.  This contributed to the requirements of statutory guidance in Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015 and the Care Act 2014.

Resolved:-

That the report be noted and the actions detailed in Section 6 of the Annual Safeguarding Reports set out in Appendices 1 and 3 to the submitted report, be approved.

Reason for Decision

To keep the Council informed of the position in respect of safeguarding children and adults in Southend.

Other Options

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillors: Courtenay and Salter