RESOLVED:

A.   Cabinet is asked to note the contents of this report

B.   Cabinet is asked to endorse the summary of Merton’s position as set out in the bullet points on p8 of this report, including the Council’s commitment made on several occasions to vigorously oppose any proposals to close or downgrade St Helier Hospital

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health presented the report on Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs). He asked members to note, in particular, the section of the report detailing Merton’s position on the South West London STP; that whilst Merton welcomed the increase of collaborative working with the NHS it would strongly oppose any plans to close or downgrade St Helier Hospital. 

The Cabinet member continued in saying that a plan setting out next steps for the STP was expected Autumn 2017.

RESOLVED:

A.   Cabinet is asked to note the contents of this report

B.   Cabinet is asked to endorse the summary of Merton’s position as set out in the bullet points on p8 of this report, including the Council’s commitment made on several occasions to vigorously oppose any proposals to close or downgrade St Helier Hospital