People in and around Launceston are being invited to find out more about cyber security and a potential speedwatch campaign at a community safety-themed Launceston Community Network Panel meeting at 7pm on January 22 in Launceston Town Hall.

Elaine Hartley, Devon and Cornwall Police’s community speedwatch co-ordinator, and Andy Stevenson, Cornwall Council’s head of highways and infrastructure, will lead a discussion about the potential development of a speedwatch campaign for the area.

Devon and Cornwall Police’s cyber protect officer, Laura Cowie, will give a presentation on internet and social media safety for groups and businesses.

Launceston Community Network Panel meets quarterly to discuss matters that affect the local area and to progress these by working in partnership with Cornwall Council and its partners, including town and parish councils, the voluntary and community sector, and the police and health services. 

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

It includes all five Cornwall Councillors for the area and representatives of the 16 parishes in the 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.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting.