Decision details

Safeguarding policies

Reference: D1695

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Public Protection

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Gedling Borough Council (the ‘Council’) has statutory responsibilities with regards to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council’s current policies have been reviewed, and this report seeks Portfolio Holder’s approval of the Council’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Decision:

Recommendation(s)
THAT:
Portfolio Holder approves Gedling Borough Councils Safeguarding Policies and Procedures 2025.

Reasons for the decision:

Maintaining the requirements of the Children Act 2004 and the Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City Safeguarding Children Partnership Child Protection Procedure

Maintaining the requirements of the Care Act 2014 and the Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Adult Board and the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Adults at Risk Guidance (2018)

Changes in roles and responsibilities

Publication date: 24/01/2026

Date of decision: 24/01/2026

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