PEOPLE in and around Launceston are being invited to have their say on NHS plans to transform health and care in Cornwall, and to find out more about the Police and Crime Plan at the Community Network Panel meeting on Thursday, December 15 in Launceston Town Hall.

Representatives from leading health and social care organisations will brief the panel on the draft Sustainability and Transformation Plan — a five year plan to improve local health and wellbeing, the quality of services and financial stability.

There will be an opportunity to discuss the draft plans, share views and help shape the proposals. Full details on the proposals and engagement opportunities are available at www.cornwall.gov.uk/shapethefuture

Andrew White, chief executive from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, will brief the panel on the Police and Crime Plan. Vashti Pearce will be on hand to tell the panel about her role and responsibilities as a pilot Police Community Management Officer.

There will also be an update on applications to the Local Devolution Fund, which can be used to help local councils and organisations take on the running of services and property in the network area as well as supporting partnership working.

Cornwall Councillor Neil Burden, chair of Launceston Community Network Panel, said: “The Sustainability and Transformation Plan will affect everyone in Cornwall. I would urge people to come and find out what it means for them and to take the opportunity to comment either at the meeting, online or at one of the community events being held across Cornwall in January.

“Policing is another important issue for most people, and the community network panel meeting is a chance to learn about how things will be changing in the future. There will also be time to ask questions and meet your local Cornwall, town and parish councillors.”

Launceston Community Network Panel meets quarterly to discuss matters that affect the local area and to agree priorities that can be delivered by Cornwall Council and partners such as the police and health services.

The panel’s current priorities include local health provision, road and broadband infrastructure, and neighbourhood planning.

Launceston Community Network Panel includes all five Cornwall Councillors for the area and representatives of the 16 parishes in the community network: Altarnun, Boyton, Egloskerry, Laneast, Launceston, Lawhitton, Lewannick, Lezant, North Hill, North Petherwin, South Petherwin, St Stephens by Launceston, St Thomas the Apostle, Stoke Climsland, Trewen and Werrington.

The meeting takes place on Thursday, December 15 from 7pm to 9pm in the Guildhall in Launceston Town Hall.

The agenda and more information are available on www.cornwall.gov.uk/launcestoncna