Issue - meetings

To consider the Wokingham Leader Partnership Board: Terms of Reference (10 mins)

The Board considered the Wokingham Leadership Partnership Board: Terms of Reference.

During the discussion of this item, the following points were made:

·         Graham Ebers indicated that the terms of reference for the Wokingham Leader Partnership Board were being amended to reflect its focus on designing our neighbourhoods.

·         Graham Ebers highlighted the Board’s membership.  The Partnership Board was chaired by Councillor Halsall. 

·         Councillor Clark questioned whether the Board could change its name to Wokingham Borough Leader Partnership Board to reflect that it related to the Borough as a whole.  This was agreed.

·         Katie Summers commented that a Public Health representative had been added.  Carol-Anne Bidwell asked that it be checked who the invitations were being sent to, to ensure that the most appropriate officer attended.

·         Tessa Lindfield questioned whether the Partnership Board would be focused on health and care or whether it would have a broader agenda, and include matters such as the built environment.  If it were the latter, she suggested representation from areas such as transport and housing.  Katie Summers indicated that historically the Partnership Board had helped to drive the Better Care Fund.  Whilst this would remain a key workstream, the Board would naturally evolve.

·         Dr Winfield commented that a population health management approach using neighbourhoods as a focus, would be helpful.  Susan Parsonage added that data should drive the thinking behind the Board.

RESOLVED:  That the refreshed terms of reference for the Wokingham Leader Partnership Board be agreed and endorsed and the additional responsibilities around Designing our Neighbourhoods be recognised.