A new initiative has been set up to look at health issues across the Mansfield district.

The Healthy Mansfield Commission, set up by the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, will be chaired by former Mansfield District councillor Les Marshall.

He will work with local experts and wellbeing organisations to look at some of the key challenges affecting the health of the Mansfield community.

It will carry out investigations and work with partners to prepare detailed recommendations.

Les, a local businessman, is a former chairman of the council’s committees for leisure, economic development and housing.

The mayor said: “He has a strong understanding of Mansfield and the lifestyle issues we face.

“It’s time for us to seriously look at the health of residents and the issues that people are facing each day in staying fit and well.”

The first meeting of the commission will be in March.

Les said: “I am looking forward to working with the council and local strategic partners to tackle our health issues head on. I aim to deliver a series of recommendations that will improve
the wellbeing of Mansfield people and improve the quality of life across the district.

“I will be inviting representatives from groups and organisations to join the commission and work with me to bring forward significant changes.”
More information on the Healthy Mansfield Commission is at www.mansfield.gov.uk/healthymansfield.
Residents can email suggestions on health and wellbeing to [email protected]