Waterford is seeking to become a Healthy City designated by the World Health Organisation (WHO). We want to join with the 80 other cities accross Europe who have achieved the status. The Healthy Cities Project aims to improve the Health of the City, its Environment and its people. 

Support of the Mayor and Waterford City Councillors
At its July '09 meeting Waterford City Council agreed to support the application of the Waterford Healthy Cities Project to becoming a member of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network - 'Phase V' .

The following organisations are part of Waterford Healthy Cities Project:
City Council, H.S.E.(Health Promotion), W.I.T., V.E.C., SIPTU, Waterford Sports Partnership, Waterford Area Partnership, Chamber  of Commerce, Community Arts, Waterford Community Forum, Family Resource Centres, Community Development Projects, Older Persons Forum and the Gardai.

The team in Waterford will drive this action in Waterford City and strive to provide: A safe physical environment including housing a stable ecosystem an non exploitive community control by the public over decisions affecting basic needs such as, food, water, shelter, income and work an innovative city economy a link with culture appropriate public health and sick care High Health Status.