The purpose of the report of the Director of Public Health is to request agreement to a budget of £1.3M (£260,000 per annum) for an initial 3 year contract (2016-19) with an option of two one-year extensions for a weight management service as a key part of local work to tackle overweight and obesity.

Resolved –

(1)  That a maximum budget of £1,300,000 for an initial three year contract (2016-2019), with an option for two further one year extensions for a weight management service, be agreed.

(2)  That the Director of Public Health be authorised to secure these services within the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, and to take appropriate action in respect of ensuring effective implementation of the service.