Decision

That Council be recommended to approve the ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026 – 2030 as set out in the revised Appendix 1 supplement published on 11 May 2026, to the submitted report as a Policy Framework document of Torbay Council.

Reasons for the decision

The ‘Our Healthy Neighbourhoods’ Torbay Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026 – 2030 reflects the importance of the programme of work in helping to realise the Council’s vision for Torbay, by supporting healthier lives, improved wellbeing and long?term prosperity.

Alternative options considered

There was no alternative option, as local authorities and the NHS are subject to a statutory joint duty, exercised through the Health and Wellbeing Board, to produce both a JSNA and a Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This legal requirement necessitates the development and publication of the Strategy, meaning that not proceeding was not a viable option.