Agenda item - Adopt an updated Suicide strategy

Proposed by Councillor Czolak on behalf of the Labour Group.

32.1     The Notice of Motion as listed in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Czolak on behalf of the Labour Group and formally seconded by Councillor Burden.

32.2     The Mayor noted that there was an amendment from the Green Group in relation to this motion as set out in the addendum papers.

32.3     Councillor Goldsmith moved the amendment on behalf of the Green Group which was formally seconded by Councillor Hill.

32.4     Councillor Czolak confirmed that he would not accept the amendments.

32.5    The Mayor congratulated Councillor Czolak on their maiden speech on behalf of the council.

32.6    The Mayor congratulated Councillor Burden on their maiden speech on behalf of the council.

32.7     The Mayor then put the Green Group amendment to the vote which was lost.

32.8     The Mayor then put the following motion to the vote:

            “Council notes:

1. The city suicide strategy has not been recently revised and in light of the baton of hope initiative, the strategy should be reviewed and renewed reflect the needs of our communities.

Council therefore requests officers bring a report to adult social care/health and wellbeing Committee:

2. Seeking to review the city suicide strategy.

3. and outline steps to adopt an updated and more responsive strategy.”

32.9     The Mayor confirmed that the motion had been carried.