Agenda item

Report of the Department of Community and Children’s Services.

The Board noted that as part of the Health and Social Care Act 2012, The City of London Corporation was responsible for promoting the wellbeing of all the people who live or work in the City. As the determinants of people’s health lie largely outside the healthcare system, social, physical and economic policies can have a substantial impact upon health.

Board Members noted that there was currently no systematic approach for officers to consider the health and wellbeing aspects of their proposed policy changes; however, all new policies must be approved through the committee process. It was proposed that the committee paper template be revised to include guidance on health implications for officers. Incorporating an additional paragraph of guidance would have zero cost implications, and will help the City Corporation to work towards meeting its statutory responsibilities for public health and health promotion.

Members agreed that it would be helpful for the report to be considered by the Policy and Resources Committee. Following a query from a Board Member, Officers stated that the report would include more background information regarding the work and remit of the Board before it was seen by the Policy and Resources Committee. The Board agreed that the final report should be signed off by the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Committee, following consultation with the Director of Community and Children’s Services and Town Clerk.

Resolved that Members:

· Endorsed the proposed approach to mainstreaming health considerations into

the committee paper writing process.

· Agreed that the report should be submitted to the Policy & Resources

Committee for their consideration.