Decision details

Budget growth item for a Safeguarding Officer and Administration Assistant.

(1)        That the new and emerging issues relating to the Safeguarding of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults, and the increased responsibilities of District and Borough Councils in relation to this be noted;

(2)        That the findings of the Council’s Safeguarding self assessment audit submitted on 25 October 2013 be noted; and

(3)        That a District Development Fund growth bid for 2014/15 in the sum of £88,000 for the appointment of a full–time senior level Safeguarding Officer post and a part time Administration Assistant post, both for a fixed term period of two years, be made.