Harsha Kotecha

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to discuss significant public health issues, including the concerning infant mortality rate in Leicester, the findings of the LLR Child Death Overview Panel's annual report, and health protection updates. The Commission noted the critical infant mortality figures and endorsed ongoing work with partners to address this, while also reviewing detailed findings on child deaths and receiving updates on health protection measures.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss health protection, public health research, and mental health and suicide prevention. Key decisions included noting the strategic direction for building local research capacity, endorsing community partnerships in research, and agreeing to write to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to request increased funding for vaccination programmes in the city.

Health and Wellbeing Board Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 5 March 2026 9:30 am

The Leicester City Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss a range of public health initiatives and service updates. Key topics included a three-year action plan for children and young people's engagement, updates on adult mental health services, and the progress of the Changing Futures programme for individuals facing multiple disadvantages. The board was also set to review the performance of the CURE smoking cessation service and receive updates on neighbourhood working and the Integrated Care Board's (ICB) reorganisation.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss the draft General Fund Revenue Budget for 2026/27, health protection initiatives, and progress on various public health strategies. Key decisions included the approval of the draft budget, which proposes a council tax increase of just under 5%, and noting the progress made on the Leicester City Drug & Alcohol Strategy Phase 3.

Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission Invitee

Special Meeting, Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 19 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission of Leicester Council was scheduled to consider updates on the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) health system's winter pressures and the provision of additional beds at LOROS Hospice. The meeting agenda also included standard procedural items.