People in and around Launceston are being invited to find out more about local policing matters and a social enterprise programme at the Launceston Community Network Panel meeting on March 16 in Launceston Town Hall.

Lisa Vango from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner will brief the panel on the Police and Crime Plan. 

Police Community Management Officer Vashti Pearce will be on hand to tell the panel about her role and responsibilities and to answer questions about neighbourhood policing in the Launceston Community Network area.

There will also be an update on health matters, including the latest position with the medical centre and the controversial Sustainability and Transformation Plan for the NHS in Cornwall.

Tamzyn Smith from the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) will give a presentation on The Engine Room, a social enterprise programme that supports communities that want to have a positive impact by taking on community assets or running local services.

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 16 parishes including Altarnun, Lewannick, Lezant, North Hill, South Petherwin and Stoke Climsland.

The meeting takes place from 7pm in the Guildhall in Launceston Town Hall.