To consider a report on the above.

The Head of Partnerships gave a presentation on the draft Suicide Audit 2015/16 which set out various statistical data.  Members noted the numbers of suicides have been increasing over the years, and the rates for male suicide are amongst the highest in the South West.

The Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) made the following recommendation to the Mayor:

That the Director of Public Health develop a Suicide Prevention Action Plan which is presented and monitored by the Health and Well-Being Board on a six-monthly basis.

The Mayor considered the recommendation of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Commissioning Team) set out above at the meeting and the record of his decision, together with further information is attached to these Minutes.