Minute 533 (Cabinet Book 2, item 19 refers)

Called-in by Councillors J L Lamb and A E Holland

The Committee considered Minute 536 of Cabinet held on 5th January 2016, which had been called in to scrutiny, together with a report of the Corporate Director for People providing an annual assurance assessment in respect of the Council’s responsibilities for safeguarding children and adults in Southend. 

Resolved:-

1. That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“That the submitted report be noted and that the actions detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the submitted report, be approved.”

2. That the independent Chair of the LSCB and SAB, Chris Doorly, be invited to give an all member presentation.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Executive Councillors:- Cllr Jones and Cllr Moyies

Report of Corporate Director for People

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for People providing an annual assurance assessment in respect of the Council’s responsibilities for safeguarding children and adults in Southend. 

Resolved:-

That the submitted report be noted and that the actions detailed in paragraph 3.8 of the submitted report, be approved.

Reasons 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 to call-in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillors:- Cllr Jones and Cllr Moyies