The Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive setting out the proposed Modern Slavery Statement and the further action being undertaken to support work in this area.

Resolved:

That the Council’s 2018/19 Modern Slavery Statement (MSS), as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

To respond to the rapidly increasing crime of modern slavery.

Other Options:

Not to publish a MSS.  This would result in an unclear and uncoordinated approach to MSHT.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb