Purpose

To update the Executive on the outcome of the Fareham Borough Council Vulnerability Policy and seek approval for adoption.

At its meeting on 1 September 2025, the Executive approved the Fareham Borough Council Vulnerability Policy for 6 weeks public consultation. The report summaries the outcome of the consultation as well as outlining the updates made to the Council’s Safeguarding Policy.  This is to reflect the adoption of the Vulnerability Policy.

Decision

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  approves the Vulnerability Policy and Easy Read for Adoption;

(b)  approves the updates to the Safeguarding Policy and accompanying leaflet; and

(c)  agrees to delegate authority to make minor amendments to both the Vulnerability Policy and the Safeguarding Policy as well as the accompanying documents to the Director of Housing and Health, following consultation with the Executive Member for Health and Public Protection.