Issue - meetings

To receive the Living Well in Crewe – Report of the Cheshire East Increasing Equalities Commission.

The committee received a report of the Cheshire East Increasing Equalities Commission, a multi-partner group who had considered what would help improve the health outcomes and life chances of the people in Crewe. The report included recommendations for all partner organisations within Cheshire East on approaches which could be considered to improve outcomes for residents of both Crewe and the whole of Cheshire East.

The committee welcomed the report and in respect of questions and comments received from members it was reported by officers that:

-       More work was planned around working with those groups that had not been involved in the community engagement exercise.

-       Active Travel was a challenging area to engage people in but where there was more than one option available it was hoped that people would choose the option that would promote better health.

-       There had been early discussions across Cheshire and Merseyside in respect of pay and conditions to help support employees’ working conditions.

-       Good housing was vital for health and wellbeing but just as important when considering new housing was making sure the infrastructure was in place to support this.

-       Anything which was taking place in Crewe would also benefit the whole of the borough and there would be the chance to extend this into other areas.

RESOLVED: That:-

1.    The contents of the report be noted.

2.    The report be used as a source document in the development of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy.