Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 15, 2025

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to approve publication of 1 year Marmot report, and approve approach to Marmot delivery for 25-26.  

Content: Cabinet:   (1)           approved the proposed approach for delivering on the Marmot commitments in year 2 and beyond;   (2)           approved the publication of the Marmot 1 year review; and   (3)           delegated to the Corporate Director for Public Health to make final presentational changes ahead of publication and launch of the Marmot 1 year review.   Options & Alternatives Considered   Expand the Marmot work to encompass new accelerator areas. This option is not recommended given Marmot has already been embedded in key council strategies, and expanding the Marmot work could risk duplication of effort.    Given that Marmot has been embedded in most council work, end all Marmot related work in 2025-26. This option is not recommended as there remain areas, e.g. prevention strategy, that would benefit from Marmot principles being embedded, and Marmot still provides an opportunity to drive forward and showcase council work around health equity in limited circumstances (e.g. to partners, within existing accelerator areas).