Minutes:
Members
considered a report on the delivery of training to Hackney Carriage and Private
Hire Drivers on Safeguarding. Officers advised that this report was presented
following a request by the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee that the
work needed to be highlighted.
Members
questioned why the report stated that there was no financial impact and asked
how the costs of delivering the training were met. Officers stated the training
is taking place within the Council’s committee rooms and is being provided free
of charge by the corporate training team.
Members
asked for clarification on what the training involved. Officers answered that a
lot of the content was in relation to child sexual exploitation but also
included information in relation to domestic abuse. Officers stated that the
presentation that was used at the training would be circulated to Members.
Clarity
was sought on whether it could be compulsory for taxi drivers to attend the
training. Officers confirmed that at present the training was voluntary and
that mandatory training was a difficult issue; further advice from legal would
be required
Members
asked whether those who have attended the training session could be given a
sticker to display within their vehicle to show that it is a safe vehicle.
Officers stated that this was a good idea and would be investigated further.
Following
scrutiny the report was noted and Members requested an update report annually
on how many drivers had accessed the training.
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