No apologies had been received.

The Minutes of the last Community, Environment & Enforcement Committee were agreed as a true record.

Cllr Russell MOVED and Cllr Gelderbloem SECONDED a motion to vary the order of the agenda to hear Item 4, Axis Presentation, before Item 3.  This was agreed by Members.

Providing an overview of the community investment programme Axis has delivered in partnership with us since start of contract.

Ms Kellie Turner and Mr Eamon O’Donnell attended the meeting on behalf of Axis.  They presented to Members an overview of the community investment programme delivered in partnership with the Council over the past year, 2022-23.  This summarised what had been achieved in areas such as Employment, Education and Training; Community Projects and Funding Support.

Members thanked Axis for the presentation.

A Presentation will be given to the Committee. 

This presentation provided Members the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved by this Committee for the municipal year 2022-23.  This is keeping in line with Council’s Corporate Strategy 2021-2025.

The presentation was given by senior officers, Kim Anderson, Jonathan Woodhams and Marcus Hotten each highlighting their particular service areas.

Members thanked officers for their hard work.

Following discussion, and as suggested by the Chair, an appetite was shown by Members to visit King Georges Playing Fields and also to visit the newly renovated Control Room within the Town Hall.

To follow

Cllr Barber requested a delivery timetable for the EV charges in car parks in Shenfield and Ingatestone areas.  Marcus Hotten advised he would provide the information outside of the meeting.

Following a full discussion Members noted the report.

To follow

Brentwood Borough Council’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures provides guidance and procedures that can support staff and elected Members on their legal obligations to safeguard children, young people and adults with care and support needs.  The purpose of the Council’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 2023-26 is to provide guidance to employees, volunteers and elected Members of Brentwood Borough Council on their legal obligations to safeguard Children, Young People and Adults with Care and Support Needs and what to do if they have any safeguarding concerns.

Mrs Kim Anderson summarised the report.

Officers ensured further Safeguarding training was being offered to all Members later this year.

Following discussion, Cllr Russell MOVED and Cllr Laplain SECONDED the recommendations in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED to:

Agree to the revised Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 2023-26 for Children, Young People and Adults with Care and Support Needs.

Reasons for Recommendation

The Safeguarding Policy and Procedures (Appendix A) has been reviewed and revised to take into account any new legislation and any emerging issues, so that the Council can meet its safeguarding obligations and ensures that all staff, members and the public are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities, and that they can access appropriate support services if and when required.          

There were no items of urgent business.

The Chair thanked Members for their attendance and support.

                                                            The meeting concluded at 21:00