Decision details

Purpose of report: To present the Executive with the final report arising from the Childhood Obesity Scrutiny Review

Members are asked to: Approve the recommendations arising from the review

RESOLVED: (i)         That, in respect of the Task Group’s recommendation to appoint a dedicated lead officer responsible for promoting and leading on the childhood obesity agenda, the Executive recommends that the views of the Scrutiny report should be included in the re-structuring of the Council, so that there is ultimately a named officer who is responsible for leading on the childhood obesity agenda.

                        (ii)        That the Task Group’s remaining recommendations, specifying the objectives of the lead officer, be supported.

REASON:      In order to respond appropriately to the Task Group’s recommendations and to address the concerns raised when this scrutiny topic was originally submitted.