Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Iqbal.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the West Oldham District Executive held on 27^th July 2016 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the West Oldham District Executive meeting held on 27^th July 2016 be approved as a correct record.

The District Executive was presented with information related to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.

Members were informed of the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes as well as the impacts and risks associated with the disease.  The national and local context was provided to members.  In Oldham, 7.1% of the population over 17 years of age were diagnosed with diabetes.  An estimated 20,900 residents were at risk of developing diabetes.  Those at risk included being obese or overweight, low physical activity, being of south Asian, black African or African-Caribbean descent or having had high blood pressure, a heart attack or stroke.  The risk could be prevented.  

Funding for a new programme under “Healthier You” had become available.  The programme aimed to prevent cases of Type 2 diabetes through identification of those at risk through referral to a behavioural intervention programme.  The Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) would be the lead organisation, the Council would support the implementation through local knowledge and links to community and voluntary organisations and the actual programme delivered through ICS. 

The aims of the programme would be weight loss, achievement of dietary recommendations and achievement of physical activity recommendations. 

Members asked about the delivery times and were informed that delivery would be flexible and include mornings, evenings and weekends and would be delivered in community languages.  Members commented that literature in the community’s languages would raise awareness and were informed   Communications would be looked at collectively. 

Members raised concerns on the numbers affected and asked how individuals would be identified.  The symptoms of diabetes would be communicated and Public Health was looking for suggestions on how to get the message out.  Members suggested getting information to taxi drivers, who were probably an “at risk” group and suggested speaking to Licensing officers and advertisement through taxis where information could be provided to passengers. 

Members requested an update in three to six months on the programme.  Members also suggested the Council as a partner be made aware of the development of the programme and the programme be monitored through Scrutiny. 

Members emphasised messages in relevant languages and to all age groups.  Members were informed that going forward younger people would be educated earlier.

Members requested breakdown by wards and noted the challenge to tackle behaviours and keep residents motivated.

RESOLVED that:

1.               The presentation and information related to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme be noted.

2.       An update be provided on the programme at a future meeting.

3.       Members received information at ward level.

The District Executive gave consideration to the update of the West Oldham District Plan.

The following was highlighted:

·       Enforcement cameras – these were currently being procured through Environmental Enforcement

·       Clean-up activities – an update was provided on recent and upcoming activities.

·       Commissioning of advice services – this was still subject to high demand;

·       Improving Health and Wellbeing – more information would be available on physical activities and events at local community centres;

·       Schools Out for Summer – an update would be brought to a future meeting;

·       Eden Project – an update would be brought to a future meeting;

·       Feeling Safe – members were informed of partnership working to address anti-social behaviour and delivery of sports events.

Members requested an update on the Public Spaces Protection Orders and the installment of the alleygates.  Members were informed that  orders had been raised and the alleygates were due for installation in November.

Members asked about streeting lighting for a path located in the Coldhurst Ward.  An estimate had been received but funding would need to be found.  Grounds maintenance would be trimming trees located in the area.

RESOLVED that the update on the West Oldham District Plan and the information provided at the meeting be noted.

This is a standing item regarding Petitions received relating to the West Oldham area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There is one petition to note.

The District Executive gave consideration to a petition which had been received:

·       2016-13:  Petition regarding Kings House Building on King Street (Coldhurst Ward) received on 26^th September 2016 with 80 signatures.

The District Executive were informed that a response would be sent from the portfolio holder.

RESOLVED that the petition and action to be taken be noted.

The date and time of the next West Oldham District Executive meeting will be on Wednesday, 7^th December 2016 at 6.00 p.m.

RESOLVED that the date and time of the next West Oldham District Executive to be held on Wednesday, 7^th December 2016 at 6.00 p.m. be noted.