Agenda

Venue: Large Hall, Whitley Wood Community Centre, 28-35 Lexington Grove, Reading RG2 8UG

Contact: Nicky Simpson - Committee Services  Email: nicky.simpson@reading.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

1.

Welcome & Brief Summary of the Area

The Chair, Councillor Rachel Eden, will give a brief summary of the area for the Board members.

2.

Apologies & Declarations of Interest

3.

Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 March 2026 pdf icon PDF 89 KB

4.

Questions

Consideration of formally submitted questions from members of the

public or Councillors under Standing Order 36. Submissions should be

emailed to committee.services@reading.gov.uk and must be received no

later than 12noon, four clear working days before the meeting.

5.

Petitions

Consideration of any petitions submitted under Standing Order 36 in

relation to matters falling within the Board’s Powers & Duties which have

been emailed to committee.services@reading.gov.uk and received no

later than four clear working days before the meeting.

6.

Review of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) pdf icon PDF 206 KB

A report on the results of a review of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and proposing next steps to improve and strengthen the JSNA.

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7.

Whole System Approach to Healthy Weight Strategy and Implementation Plan 2026-2036 pdf icon PDF 170 KB

A report presenting the Reading Whole System Healthy Weight Strategy for 2026-2036, the proposed governance arrangements and the Implementation Plan for the initial phase of delivery, 2026-28.

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8.

Best Start Family Hub and Best Start in Life Delivery Plan pdf icon PDF 193 KB

A report providing a strategic overview of the Best Start Family Hub and Best Start in Life (BSIL) delivery model and expected outcomes to improve early years development and reduce inequalities across Reading.

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9.

Healthwatch Reading Annual Report 2025/26 pdf icon PDF 179 KB

A report presenting Healthwatch Reading’s Annual Report for 2025/26, giving details of the work carried out by Healthwatch Reading in 2025/26.

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Information Only Reports

10.

Integration Update pdf icon PDF 2 MB

A report giving an update on the Integration Programme and performance of Reading against the national Better Care Fund targets, as well as the Community Wellness Outreach programme and the South East Neighbourhood Accelerator programme.

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