That Council be recommended to approve the ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026 – 2030 as set out in the revised Appendix 1 supplement published on 11 May 2026, to the submitted report as a Policy Framework document of Torbay Council.

The ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026 – 2030 reflects the importance of the programme of work in helping to realise the Council’s vision for Torbay, by supporting healthier lives, improved wellbeing and long?term prosperity.

There was no alternative option, as local authorities and the NHS are subject to a statutory joint duty, exercised through the Health and Wellbeing Board, to produce both a JSNA and a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This legal requirement necessitates the development and publication of the Strategy, meaning that not proceeding was not a viable option.

The decision above will be considered at the adjourned annual Council meeting on 14 May 2026.

The ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026 – 2030 was developed in line with the statutory duty on local authorities and the NHS to address needs and inequalities identified in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and to set shared priorities for action.  It was developed collaboratively with Health and Wellbeing Board Members during 2025, agreed for consultation by the Board and approved by Cabinet in December 2025.  The Strategy focuses on supporting integrated working across health, care and wider council functions, with a clear vision centred on healthy neighbourhoods and prevention in place.

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