This report seeks approval of a revised Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding Policy in line with the review process and in light of recent changes in legislation.

In accepting the recommendation, the content of the revised Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policy and procedures attached at Annex A of the report will be approved and recommended to Council for adoption.

The subject of the decision:

The Executive Director submitted a revised Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding Policy for consideration in line with the review process and in light of recent changes in legislation.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of new legislation, in particular The Care Act 2014 and updated guidance from the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council the revised Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policy for adoption.