Decision details

This decision will mean the Council is awarded £450k from the Health Foundation to undertake a programme of work (Good Jobs, Better Health, Fairer Futures) to expand the work of the Leeds Inclusive Anchors Network.

The programme presents a fantastic and exciting opportunity for economic development and health partners in Leeds to come together to for a joined-up and targeted approach to economic and health interventions in the most disadvantaged communities in Leeds. Our Leeds Anchors Network has demonstrated its potential in this area, but we know that more can be done and that our work needs to expand to ensure systematic change and greater impact city-wide. Without this funding, most of the activity in this programme will not take place and the opportunity to deliver system change and reduce health inequalities will be lost.

a) The Director of City Development has accepted the award of £439,502

funding from the Health Foundation to enable the Good Jobs, Better Health,

Fairer Futures programme of work to take place, as outlined in the report.

b) The Director of City Development delegated to the Chief Officer for Culture

and Economy the signing of the agreement with the Health Foundation and

oversight and accountability of this funding under his sub-delegation scheme.

The Deputy Leader of Council and Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education was briefed on this award and programme and is supportive.

The Executive Member for Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships was also briefed and is supportive.

We have engaged with the Inclusive Anchors Executive Group and secured their support, as well as potential partners such as Leeds Community Foundation, who have also pledged their support.

The Deputy Leader of Council and Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education was briefed on this award and programme and is supportive.

The Executive Member for Adult and Children’s Social Care and Health Partnerships was also briefed and is supportive.

We have engaged with the Inclusive Anchors Executive Group and secured their support, as well as potential partners such as Leeds Community Foundation, who have also pledged their support.