Agenda and minutes

Apologies had been received from Jeremy Simons, Matthew Bell and Simon Murrells.

There were no declarations of interest.

To agree the minutes of the previous meeting.

Resolved – that the minutes be agreed as an accurate record.

To receive a presentation from Jo Asphall, Working Capital Programme Manager.

The Board received a presentation from Central London Works and noted that it was a strategic sub-regional partnership of Central London local authorities. It was created in 2007 to champion the interests of Central London and facilitate collaboration. The aim was to work with partners in London to deliver growth and secure devolution from central government.

The work was focused on the following groups:

•        Working Capital: supporting ESA claimants into work.

•        Construction Careers: linking S106 agreements with residents across our area.

•        Skills devolution.

•        Devolution of more fiscal levers to London and sub-regions.

•        Central London Works: our devolved Work and Health Programme for Central London.

The Board noted that Central London Works is a new, devolved employment and health support programme to replace both the Work Programme and Work Choice.

Starting in March 2018, CLW will take around 5 years of referrals, and is expected to support approximately 21,000 people across the twelve central London boroughs.

The Board noted that from the health aspects of the contract the provider will be expected to provide a detailed health assessment for participants in the health and disability group. They may also offer a health assessment to all participants. The provider will be expected to support participants with managing their health conditions, including to signpost to local services, provide services in-house or within supply chain, or where necessary spot purchase.

Each borough has developed an integration plan that will integrate Central London Works with local services. The national Work and Health Programme will have a staggered start and will begin to deliver services from November 2017. CLF expect to appoint a Provider by December 2017. Central London Works will start to deliver services in March 2018.

Resolved – that the presentation be received.

Report of Healthwatch.

The Board received the Healthwatch City of London Annual Report 2016/17 which provided an overview of the activities of Healthwatch City of London during its fourth year. The report also provides an update on recent and upcoming Healthwatch events.

Resolved – that the City of London Annual Report 2016/17 be received.

Report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services.

Members noted that the Mental Health strategy was approved by the City of London Health and Wellbeing Board in December 2015. The City of London Corporation (CoLC) and City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group share ownership of the document. It aims to improve the mental health of people in the City, keep people well and then ensure that we provide effective support when mental health

problems do arise. An action plan was developed to monitor the progress against

four priorities to deliver better outcomes for residents, workers and rough

sleepers.

The Mental Health Strategy supports the City of London Corporate Plan’s aim to

provide modern, efficient and high quality local services within the Square Mile

for workers, residents and visitors and to provide valued services, such as

education, employment, culture and leisure, to London and the nation. It also supports the following priority from the Department of Community and

Children’s Services Business Plan: Priority Two – Health and Wellbeing:

Promoting the health and well-being of all City residents and workers and

improving access to health services in the square mile.

Resolved – that the report be received.

Report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services.

The Board noted that the Better Care Fund (BCF) plays a key role in the health and social care integration agenda and for the City of London funds a number of important initiatives such as the Care Navigator post which ensures that City of London residents have a safe and supported discharge from hospital.

In order to fit with the two year NHS planning process, the next round of the BCF is

also for two years (2017-19). As the City of London Corporation moves forward with

integrated commissioning, the BCF will be considered within the aims of this

approach.

The submission guidance for BCF plans for 2017-19 was significantly delayed but

was published in July 2017 with a deadline of 11 September. As agreed by HWBB

Members at the June meeting, the plans were agreed under delegation by the Chair

of the HWBB in conjunction with the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

Resolved – that the report be received.

Report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services.

Health and Wellbeing Board Members received an overview of local developments and policy issues related to the work of the Board. The updates included:

· Safer City Partnership update.

· Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.

· The Mayor of London’s Health Inequalities Strategy.

· City of London Health Profile 2017,

· City Plan 2036.

· London Sexual Health Transformation Programme award,

· Air Quality: A Briefing for Public Health Directors,

· Financial Abuse Task and Finish Group.

Members noted that The City of London Health Profile 2017 had been published. Public Health England produces Health Profiles for local authorities which contain summary information on the health of the people in each local authority area and factors that may influence their health. The City of London performs at or better than the national average for the following indicators: Life Expectancy, Children in Poverty, Preventable Mortality, NEETs, Fuel Poverty, Excess Weights in Adults, Smoking Prevalence and Alcohol Admissions.

The Board also noted that the City Corporation is reviewing the existing City of London Local Plan to ensure that it continues to provide an appropriate framework for development in the City up to 2036. The revised Local Plan (City Plan 2036) will set out the City Corporation’s vision, strategy and objectives for development and change in the Square Mile over the next 20 years. Following initial public consultation on key planning issues last autumn, we are now working on a new draft Plan which we expect to publish for consultation towards the end of 2017. The draft Plan will contain policies covering a wide range of topics including land uses, transport, utilities, environment, heritage and leisure, all of which will affect the future City.

Resolved – that the report be received.

There were no questions.

There was no urgent business.

MOTION - That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

Resolved - That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public

be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act.

Report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services.

Members were asked to note the report and the continuing commitment from WDP

and DCCS commissioners and partners to consolidate the achievements so far and

work towards continued improvement.

There were no questions.

There was no urgent business.