About Us
Over 20 years and through many changes in political systems and public health initiatives, Healthy Cities has been steadfast in its focus on political leadership and partnership working to tackle the social determinants of health and health inequality. These values have stood the test of time and are as crucial now as they were when first proposed. As we move into Phase V of the Healthy Cities movement, there is a real opportunity to embed these values still further and support a broad-based movement for health and health equity in all policies.
The aims of the UK Healthy Cities Network are to:
- enhance learning and build capacity through sharing ideas, experience and best practice
- widen participation in the Healthy Cities movement and support member towns and cities to develop and test innovative approaches to emerging public heath issues
- become a strong collective voice for health, wellbeing, equity and sustainable development – informing and influencing local, regional, country and national policy.
Established with funding from the Department of Health for England, the UK Healthy Cities Network is one of 30 national Healthy Cities networks across Europe, and has recently become one of 20 accredited by WHO as a member of the Network of European Healthy Cities Networks.
The UK Healthy Cities Network has an increasing desire to broaden its membership to include a wide range of cities and towns that are committed to Healthy Cities principles and approaches and are keen to be involved in the movement.
If you are interested in joining the Network and would like to find out more please visit our membership pages.
The Network is supported by a co-ordinator based within the Healthy Settings Unit at the University of Central Lancashire and overseen by a high-level steering group representing all four countries within the UK. and is overseen by a steering group. Download the Network's Terms of Reference for more information.
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Manchester
Colin Cox
Public Health Consultant
Public Health Manchester
c.cox@manchester.gov.uk
Nottingham
Sharan Jones
Health and Wellbeing Manager
Nottingham City Council
sharan.jones@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Bristol
Stephen Hewitt
Healthy Urban Team
Bristol City Council/NHS Bristol
stephen.hewitt@bristol.gov.uk
Glasgow
Russell Jones
Public Health Programme Manager
Glasgow Centre for Population Health
russell.jones@glasgow.gov.uk
Sheffield
Natalie Pugh
Sheffield First Health & Wellbeing Partnership
Healthy Cities Partnership Team
natalie.pugh@sheffield.gov.uk
Brighton and Hove
Annie Alexander
Public Health Programme Manager
NHS Brighton and Hove
annie.alexander@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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Liverpool
John Lucy
Associate Director of Public Health
Liverpool
john.lucy@liverpool.gov.uk
Stoke-on-Trent
Judy Kurth
Healthy Cities Project Coordinator
Stoke City Council
judy.kurth@stoke.gov.uk
Cardiff
Susan Toner
Principal Health Promotion Specialist
Public Health Wales
susan.toner@wales.nhs.uk
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Sunderland
Nicola Morrow
Healthy Cities Officer
Sunderland City Council
nicola.morrow@sunderland.gov.uk
Carlisle
Keith Gerrard
Assistant Director Community Engagement
Carlisle City Council
keithg@carlisle.gov.uk
Newcastle
Helen Wilding
Coordinator
Newcastle Wellbeing and Health Partnership
helen.wilding@newcastle.gov.uk
Swansea
Nina Williams
Local Public Health Director
Public Health Wales
nina.williams@wales.nhs.uk
Portsmouth
Rimple Poonia
Senior Manager, Health Improvement & Development Service
Portsmouth City Council
rimple.poonia@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
East Staffordshire
Sal Khan,
Head of Service Commissioning,
East Staffordshire Borough Council,
The Maltsters,Wetmore Road,
Burton upon Trent,
DE14 1LS
Warrington
Simon Kenton
Assistant Director, Integrated Commissioning
Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group /
Warrington Borough Council
skenton@warrington.gov.uk
Norwich
Mr Jonathon Fagge
Deputy Chief Officer / Director of Operations & Clinical Transformation
Norwich CCG Office
jonathon.fagge@nhs.net
Sandwell
Paul Southon
Public Health Development Manager
Sandwell MBC
Sandwell Council House (PO Box 2374)
Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
Chorley
Simon Clark
Head of Health Environment and Neighbourhoods
Chorley Borough Council
01257 515732
Cumbria
Jane Muller
Associate Director of Public Health
Cumbria County Council
The Courts
Carlisle
CA3 8NA
E Mail jane.muller@cumbria.gov.uk
Lancashire
Gulab Singh MBE
Adult Services and Public Health
Lancashire County Council
Wakefield
Elizabeth Blenkinsop
Service manager Public Health , Health Improvement Team
Wakefiled Metropolitan District Council
eblenkinsop@wakefield.gov.uk
