Minute 617 (Cabinet Book 1 – Agenda Item 11 refers)

Called in by Councillors Jones and Nevin

The LSCB and SAB Independent Chair was in attendance for the item.

The Committee considered Minute 617 of Cabinet held on 9^th January 2018, which had been called in to Scrutiny, together with 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.

In response to a question from Councillor Jones about the future role of the Southend LSCB / SAB Scrutiny Panel, the Independent Chair confirmed that discussions were on going with regard to this matter. 

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“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.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Executive Councillors:- Courtenay and Salter

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

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

Called-in to People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillors: Courtenay and Salter