Decision details

The purpose of the report was to set out the Director of Public Health’s (DPH) strategic focus on Ill Health Prevention, provide senior leaders and elected members with an overview of the key prevention challenges and opportunities across South Tees, strengthen collective responsibility for prevention across the Council, and promote consistent, system wide collaboration with partners, supporting a shared approach to improving outcomes.

ORDERED that Executive:

1.     Receive an update on work contained with the DPH annual report within six months.

AGREED that Executive:

1.     NOTE the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2026.

2.     NOTE the Council’s shared responsibility in preventing ill health which was dependent on joint working across the Council and with its partners. This included the service level agreements (SLAs) between Public Health and Directorates to promote and support working together effectively.

REASONS

The report provided insight into local health needs and current work programmes. Its content ensured Executive was informed of the key issues and priorities for preventing ill health. 

Noting the recommendations strengthened the Council’s shared, system-wide commitment to preventing ill health and supported a co-ordinated action across Public Health, the wider Council and with partners to improve outcomes for residents. 

OPTIONS

No alternative options were submitted with the report as the DPH Annual Report was a statutory requirement and was for information only. It was not subject to amendment or approval.