1.0 PURPOSE OF REPORT

1.1 The purpose of this report is to introduce the Director of Public Health Annual Report 2020, shown at Appendix 1.

2.0 BACKGROUND

2.1 Since the public health function returned to Local Government, this Scrutiny Committee has reviewed every Director of Public Health Annual Report, showing a particular interest in where public health activity helps achieve social care objectives.

2.2 The attached report for 2020 was taken by the Executive at its December 2021 meeting.

2.3 The report considers the following:

· Progress on past recommendations and priorities

· Health In North Yorkshire

· North Yorkshire’s COVID-19 response

· Protecting and Improving the health and wellbeing of the North Yorkshire population

· North Yorkshire Public Health priorities for 2021- 2025

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the Scrutiny Committee note the content of the report.

Louise Wallace

Director of Public Health

Appendix 1 - Director of Public Health Annual Report for 2020