The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy provides the strategic direction for each organisation on the Health and Wellbeing Board in order to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Torbay and reduce inequalities in the population.  The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy also sets out and aligns the priorities of the Health and Wellbeing Board with those of the Torbay and South Devon Local Care Partnership. 

That the ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2030, as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be launched for public consultation.

Local authorities and NHS have a joint duty to produce, through the Health and Wellbeing Board a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

There were no alternative options considered.

This decision will be implemented immediately.

The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy provides the strategic direction for each organisation on the Health and Wellbeing Board in order to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Torbay and reduce inequalities in the population.  The Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been developed following engagement with Health and Wellbeing Board members, Devon County Council and Plymouth City Council in terms of Strategy development and timescales, Integrated Care Board (ICB) colleagues, taking account of the developing ICB Health and Care Strategy, Place Leadership Board, Local Care Partnership and Economy colleagues to enable shared priorities and some consistency of approach.

At the meeting Councillor Tranter proposed and Councillor David Thomas seconded a motion that was agreed unanimously by the Cabinet, as set out above.

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