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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.