Decision details

The Director of Public Health submitted a report which presented the updated Leeds Drug & Alcohol Strategy and Action Plan 2019 – 2024 for the purposes of the Board’s approval.

As part of the introduction to the report, the Executive Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adults extended her thanks to organisations such as ‘Forward Leeds’ and others for the key role that they played in supporting those with drug and alcohol issues across the city.

Members considered the proposed main outcomes from the 2019-2024 Action Plan and Strategy when compared with its predecessor, with it being highlighted that although the focus of the refreshed outcomes remain similar, the delivery of provision was constantly being reviewed to ensure that the most effective intervention was provided. The positive recovery rates which had been achieved in this area were also highlighted.

With regard to a Member’s enquiry regarding drug related crime and disorder, officers undertook to provide the Member in question with further data in this.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Leeds Drug and Alcohol Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2024, as appended to the submitted report, be approved;

(b)  That the proposed governance arrangements for the strategy, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted, with the Board specifically noting the connections made to key partnerships, including Safer Leeds and the Children and Families Trust Board;

(c)  That it be noted that the officer responsible for the implementation of such matters is the Chief Officer/Consultant Public Health, Adults and Health.