To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

Ross Jago, Lead Officer reported that the Board had been approached by the University of Durham to help with a piece of research on the effectiveness of Health and Wellbeing Boards.  Plymouth was one of 6 chosen to participate and would be resource light, involve interviews and focus groups with members of the Board over the next couple of months.

Agreed that the Plymouth Health and Wellbeing Board take part in the University of Durham’s research into the effectiveness of Health and Wellbeing Boards.

Kelechi Nnoham, Director of Public Health reported that an Expression of Interest had been forwarded to the NHS to participate in the Healthy New Town Programme which aims to make the connections between planning and health.  Kelechi would keep the Board informed of progress.