The Chief Officer Communities and Business presented the report which gave details of the proposed devolution arrangement for Public Health and Health Improvement in partnership with Kent County Council, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells Borough Councils.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That it be recommended to Cabinet that

a)     the principles of the West Kent Public Health Preventative Services devolution model, be approved; and

b)   the Partnership Agreement, as set out in the Annex to the report, be approved.