Decision details

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Title of Item/Report

Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030

2.

Record of the Decision

Consideration was given to a report on the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030.

The local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30 aimed to unite ambitions and commitments across the Council, local organisations, partners and the community to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities. The Strategy was owned by the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) as the local statutory group responsible for strategic direction, oversight and assurance on improving health, wellbeing and health inequalities.

The new draft Strategy focused on supporting local action on the building blocks of health and wellbeing, bringing a greater focus on the socio-economic determinants of health and helping maximise collective resource.

The Strategy had been developed through a collaborative, evidence-based approach to ensure it aligned with local needs and aspirations. The focus had been on strategic alignment, ensuring fit with the Council Plan, Powering our Future and a range of Council and partner strategic documents e.g. the Integrated Care Board (ICB) plan Better Health and Wellbeing for All.

RESOLVED that the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-30 be approved.

3.

Reasons for the Decision

Cabinet is asked to consider and approve the Strategy, to provide clear direction to the work of the Health and Wellbeing Board and the local health and wellbeing system in improving health and wellbeing and addressing inequalities for the local community.

4.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None

5.

Declared (Cabinet Member) Conflicts of Interest

None

6.

Details of any Dispensations

None

7.

Date and Time by which Call In must be executed

Midnight Friday 21 February 2025