Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Annual Public Health Report 2025-26 was noted by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision involves noting the Annual Public Health Report 2025-26 in order to address key health issues in the local population of Southend city.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to note the Annual Public Health Report 2025-26 to address key health issues in Southend city.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a statutory duty of the Council to protect the health of the local population.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local population of Southend city"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1568
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires Directors of Public Health to prepare an annual report on the health of the local population.
Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director of Children and Public Health which presented the Annual Public Health report 2025-26. Reasons for Decision(s) The Council has a statutory duty to protect the health of the local population. The 2025-26 Annual Public Health Report highlights some of the key issues and proposed actions to address them for the people in Southend city. Resolved: That the Annual Public Health Report 2025-26, as set out at Appendix 1 to the submitted report, be noted.
Date of Decision: July 13, 2026