Agenda item

Report of Director of Public Health

The Director of Public Health submitted a report (previously circulated) sharing an overview of the current Healthy Lifestyle Survey, including headlines of the 2024/25 survey and a timeline for the consultation and review taking place.

The submitted report stated that the survey, which had been delivered in Darlington for 14 years, was offered to all primary and secondary schools across the Darlington Borough; there was a pilot survey planned for Darlington College; and there were two surveys, one on wellbeing and relationships and one on health.

Details were provided of the topics covered by the surveys and reference was made to the headlines for both primary and secondary schools (also previously circulated).

Discussion ensued regarding topics not included in the surveys and Members were reminded of the scope and function of the survey. Members also entered into a discussion around gambling and addictive behaviour and consent.

RESOLVED –  (a) That this Committee welcome the work programme, data collected and how the data is used.

(b) That this Committee supports the continuation of the Healthy Lifestyle Survey, and where possible share the positive messages captured through the survey.