Issue - meetings

Claire Alp 14:10

Report and action plan progress log attached.

It was noted that an Obesity Prevention Working Group had been established which had received good press coverage for pan-London initiatives. The group had also met with the Youth Council. Engagement with School Councils would also be covered in the development of the Healthy Schools Programme.

Key issues included the Local Government Declaration on Sugar Reduction and Healthier Food which could lead to Public Health having input into decisions about Council advertising and sponsorship. An update on this area could be given at the next meeting of the Board.

The Havering Show could be used as an opportunity to supply information on obesity and it was suggested that Children’s Centres could also be used to educate parents about obesity via healthy cooking etc. The Early Help team also had health visitors, breast feeding nurses etc who could support women with infant feeding. Under the Localities model, ante-natal care could also be delivered at Children’s Centres.

The Board:

·         Reviewed progress made with the action plan during 2016-17;

·         Discussed the refreshed action plan for 2017-18 and suggested any amendments and additions;

·         APPROVED the Obesity Prevention Working Group to pursue cross-Council commitment to the Local Government Declaration on Sugar Reduction and Healthier Food;

·         AGREED that the Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board could approve the 2017-18 action plan without further reference to the Board;

·         AGREED that the next update should be provided at the May 2018 meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Board.  The slightly later date would allow for year-end data to be collected and reported.