Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
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.
Reasons for the decision:
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.
Alternative options considered:
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.
Implementation:
The decision above will be considered at the
adjourned annual Council meeting on 14 May 2026.
Information:
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.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
Publication date: 14/05/2026
Date of decision: 12/05/2026
