Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet recommend to Council that the Health and Wellbeing Plan is

adopted.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

As set out in the report.

KEY DECISION:

Report to Cabinet and Full Council.

PORTFOLIO:

Partnering and Wellbeing.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

As set out in the report.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):

None.

DISCUSSION:

The Portfolio Holder introduced the report and placed on record his thanks to the Task and Finish Group and officers for their detailed work to draft and bring forward the plan.  The collation and formulation of data with varied partners had been a challenging and worthwhile process.  The plan built on the good work already undertaken and provided a tool to focus on areas of need and priorities.

The Health and Partnerships Manager highlighted the national studies that informed the plan.  The data collected had focused attention on stubborn health inequalities that allowed the Council, with partners, to shape an approach to meeting national, regional and local targets.

In response to questions on ensuring the plan delivered a vision for what the Council wanted to achieve, officers highlighted that actions did not all sit with New Forest District Council.  The partnership approach, aided by a live document would ensure areas of focus.  It was noted that priority one of the plan included the establishment of a Healthier New Forest Partnership, which would produce an action plan to target priorities.

The Portfolio Holder summarised by highlighting the strong track record of the Council and partners over many years in this area, and commended the plan.