Agenda item

The Panel raised the following points in discussion:

·  The Panel requested an update on the progress made on the recommendations made by the 2014 Childhood Obesity Report.

·  Members raised concerns over the national picture, where some professionals had speculated that this generation of children could be the first with shorter life expectancy than their parents. Concerns that not enough was being done at a local level were also expressed.

·  Despite the concerns officers had that the KPIs on childhood obesity were likely to remain ‘red’ for the medium term future, the latest figures for under 5s had been rated as ‘green’.

·  21^st November 2017 would see a meeting of all Chairs and Vice Chairs of the 4 scrutiny panels. This could be used to co-ordinate activity between the Panel and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee if appropriate.

Resolved:  That the Panel receive an update on the progress made on the recommendations of the 2014 Childhood Obesity Report.