The Director of Law, Governance and Strategy has submitted a report to provide the annual report on the work of the Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing/ Health Improvement Board.

Recommendation: That Council resolves to:

Note the annual update report of the work the City Council does to support the Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board and the Health Improvement Board

The Director of Law, Governance and Strategy had submitted a report to provide the annual report on the work of the?Oxfordshire Health and Wellbeing/Health Improvement Board. 

Councillor Munkonge presented the report which outlined the actions Oxford City Council is taking to tackle health inequalities and support residents. Council heard that the matter is complex, but that Councillor Munkonge is proud of the ongoing partnership work with Oxfordshire County Council.   

Councillor Djafari-Marbini asked how local government work on health and wellbeing will be scrutinised given a recent report from national government that notes relevant organisations disappearing. It was also asked whether representations will be made to central government on this issue. Councillor Munkonge recognised the importance of the question and committed to raising it at the next board meeting.    

Councillor Robinson asked whether gardening and community allotments had been considered as gentle means of activity to improve health and wellbeing. Council also heard of the connection of this with food and nutrition understanding. Councillor Munkonge appreciated the recommendation and committed to adding it to the report.  

Council resolved to note the annual report of the work the City Council does to support the Oxfordshire Health & Wellbeing Board and the Health Improvement Board.