Decision Maker: Public Health and Communities Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 9, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on the Healthy Weight Declaration (now called the Why Weight? Pledge), of which Bristol City Council is a key signatory.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To endorse and support the Why Weight? Pledge for creating Healthier places Together in Bristol, as part of the wider implementation of this as a whole systems approach to healthier weight environments and obesity prevention across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care System. An organisational certificate showing our commitment to the pledge should be signed by the Public Health and Communities Policy Committee Chairs (see Appendix A.2).   2. To agree that Christina Gray, Director of Public Health, will have oversight of implementation of the pledge in Bristol City Council and will provide assurance to the Health and Wellbeing Board who will be accountable for local pledge implementation.