Agenda and minutes

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned; and

(2) the nature of the interest concerned

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Governance in advance of the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting held on 10^th June 2015 as a true and correct record.

Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting held on the 10^th June 2015 be approved as a correct record.

To receive an update on work of the Strategic Commissioning Group including the Away Day held on the 1^st July 2015.

The Board received a verbal update on the activity of the Strategic Commissioning Group. It noted that an away day had taken place on the 1^st July 2015 and the priority given in that away day to reviewing the group’s terms of reference and membership, the integration of partners and to agree the group’s focus for the forthcoming year.

It was noted that a report arising from the away day would be brought to a future  meeting of the Board including revised terms of reference and an action plan.

Resolved:

To note the update on the work of the Strategic Commissioning Group.

To consider an update on proposed reductions in budget for Public Health.

The Board considered the implications on the proposed reduction in the ring-fenced for Public Health.

The Board noted the submission by the Chairman in view of the proposed reduction and endorsed the views expressed in that letter and also noted that the pressure group 38 Degrees had also submitted a similar letter.

Neil Jack, Chief Executive, Blackpool Council provided an update to the Board and it was noted that formal proposals had yet to be submitted by Central Government. The Board expressed concern that this had not yet been circulated and asked that once received by the Council they be circulated to all members.

Resolved:

1.      To note Councillor Cain’s letter to the Secretary of State for Health be noted.

2.      That any further update received from the Government be circulated to all members.

To receive a report from Lancashire Constabulary on their partnership bid to the Police Innovation Fund.

The Board received a presentation from Nikki Evans, Lancashire Constabulary on the proposed Police Innovation Fund Bid.

Chief Inspector Evans highlighted the bid document which was submitted to the Board and that the bid had been successful in securing £3.4million of funding from the Police Innovation Fund. She emphasised the links between the key objectives of the programme and the priorities of the Health and Wellbeing Board and it was noted that the key objectives were centred around four areas: Prevent, Pursue and Protect.

Chief Inspector Evans explained that the programme identified that it was essential to identify those escalating towards crisis and intervene at an early stage and to successfully identify those engaging in high risk criminal activities. She further explained that a crucial part of the programme would be to ensure the data was correctly evaluated in the future.

Resolved:

That the presentation be noted and the Board received further updates as to progress at future meetings.

Board Members to participate in a thematic debate on New Psycho-Active substances.

The Board held a thematic debate on new psycho-active substances. To outline the situation there was a brief introductory presentation from Nikki Dennison (Public Health) and Tim Coglan (Head of Enforcement and Quality Standards).  The presentation highlighted the potential health issues both short term and long term, the potential changes in legislation and the innovative enforcement action being undertaken.

The Board expressed concern about the issue and suggested that it must be a key part of the developing Drug Strategy to be presented to the Board in the near future

Resolved:

1.      That the presentation be noted.

2.      To receive a further presentation at a future meeting either separately or as part of the Drug Strategy.

To consider the forward plan of the future workplan of the Health and Wellbeing Board.

The Board considered the draft forward plan for the Health and Wellbeing Board.

The Board noted the proposed items for future meetings and agreed to review this plan at each forthcoming meeting.

The Board additionally noted that the Council had received notification that the children’s services department had now been removed from special measures and it was suggested that the Board may wish to consider the progress and agreed actions further.

Resolved:

To agree the forward plan.

To note the date of future meeting as follows:

2^nd September 2015

21^st October 2015

2^nd December 2015

27^th January 2016

2^nd March 2016

20^th April 2016

To note the date of future meeting as follows:

2^nd September 2015

21^st October 2015

2^nd December 2015

27^th January 2016

2^nd March 2016

20^th April 2016