Decision details

To receive an update on the rationale for altering the current arrangements for public health across Slough, RBWM and Bracknell-Forest and to request support to proceed with developing a shared Director role, a hub team to support local public health teams in each of the three Local Authorities.

(a)  That support be given to enable the current set up to be dissolved and the new system put in place, including the appointment of a Joint Director of Public Health for East Berkshire and Frimley ICS; and

(b)  That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Lead Member for Health & Wellbeing, to finalise and approve the partnership arrangements.

(c)  That the outgoing Director of Public Health, Tessa Lindfield, be thanked for her work in Slough, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.