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Safeguarding Policy Update - July 2025

 

 

Meeting: 16/10/2025 - Cabinet (Item 141)

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Purpose:

To inform Members of the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

 

Recommendation(s):

That Cabinet resolves to:

1.     Agree and adopt the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

Additional documents:

Decision:

The purpose of the report was to inform Members of the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

 

Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council introduced the report in Councillor Bloomers absence.

The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy  and seconded by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson

 

RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed and adopted the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

 

Voting record:

7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.

Minutes:

The purpose of the report was to inform Members of the updated Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.

 

Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council introduced the report in Councillor Bloomers absence and stated that Safeguarding was a statutory duty for the Council, delivering services directly affecting adults at risk, young people and children.

It was noted that the  revised policy removed specific job titles for designated and deputy safeguarding leads to ensure continued relevance as personnel change. The updated policy consolidated changes to referral processes, clarified key responsibilities, and ensured the Council continued to meet its statutory duty of care in reporting safeguarding concerns. Terminology had been updated from “vulnerable adults” to “adults at risk” in line with national and local safeguarding board practice.

 

It was noted that safeguarding activity had increased, with 11 cases reported in 2024–25 and six cases to date in 2025–26, most frequently relating to mental health and suicide ideation.

 

Ongoing training and awareness were identified as essential, with provision available through IHASCO Level 2 e-learning and Gloucestershire LearnPro, funded within existing training budgets. Further review of resourcing for the safeguarding function may be required to ensure continued compliance and effectiveness.

 

It was further noted that Officers would work with the Communications Team to update internal and public information on safeguarding, and members would be offered Level 2 e-learning training on safeguarding adults and children early in the new year.  The proposed member training was welcomed by the Deputy Leader and those present.

 

The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy, seconded by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson and subsequently put to the vote.

 

Voting record:

7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.

 

 

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