The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Public Health which incorporated his independent annual report on the health and wellbeing of the population of Sefton highlighting key issues. The annual report had been developed through collaborative working with a range of Council and external partners and it considered the root causes of health inequalities across Sefton, what actions are already being undertaken locally to address these issues, as well as recommendations for future actions on nine key areas, which are:
· The best start in life
· Healthy schools and pupils
· Helping people find good jobs and stay in work
· Active and safe travel
· Warmer and safer homes
· Access to green and open spaces and the role of leisure services
· Strong communities, wellbeing and resilience
· Public protection and regulatory services
· Health and spatial planning
Decision Made:
That the annual Public Health report be received and the Council recommended to approve the publication of the report.
Reasons for Decision:
The report is a statutory independent report of the Director of Public Health and identifies key issues affecting health in the Sefton population.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
None