Agenda

To issue a welcome to those present, and to confirm if there are any apologies for absence.

Members will be asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

The minutes of the meetings of the Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission held on 19^th January 2026 and 27^th January 2026 have been circulated, and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

The Chair is invited to make any announcements as they see fit.

Any questions, representations and statements of case submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures will be reported.

Any petitions received in accordance with Council procedures will be reported.

The Director of Public Health will provide the Commission with a verbal update.

The Director of Public Health in conjunction with De Montfort University submit a report to outline the first stages of work which includes a public health workforce research capacity audit, the appointment of a Local Authority Research Practitioner (LARP), a new research clinic, the creation of a Public Health Research Working Group, the development of a forward-looking research strategy, strengthened university partnerships, new research governance infrastructure, and a research repository.

The Director of Public Health submits a report to update the Public Health and Health Integration Scrutiny Commission about the latest work on Suicide Prevention and to promote mental wellbeing in Leicester.

Members of the Commission will be asked to consider the work programme and make suggestions for additional items as it considers necessary.