Purpose

To seek approval from Cabinet for amendments to the Health and Safety Policy (V5.0)

Decision

That Cabinet;

1. Approve the Health and Safety Policy (V5.0) (Appendix 1) having considered feedback from the Policy Development Panel.
2. Delegate to the Assistant Director Regulatory, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, authority to make such amendments to this policy as may from time to time be required in order to (i) reference any links or amended links to other documents as may be required; and (ii) reflect any issues over which the Council has no discretion including, but not limited to, references to any legislative changes and amended guidance. Any material amendments to the policy will be subject to the usual approval process in line with the Constitution.

Reasons for the decision

It is the statutory duty of every employer to review the health and safety policy from time to time to ensure it remains fit for purpose, up to date and reflects current best practice and guidance.

Alternative options considered

None.