To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

1.    Ross Jago, Lead Officer, has met with officers supporting the Torbay and Cornwall Health and Wellbeing Boards with a view to facilitating regular meetings between the Chairs of those boards. The intention is for the Chairs to consider the big strategic issues facing their authorities, for example issues around alcohol. Members were invited to come forward with any issues they would like raised at this level.

2.    The Board received a letter of resignation from Peter Edwards of Healthwatch. The Chair expressed her regret to receive Mr Edwards resignation and offered thanks on behalf of the Board for all his hard work. Ross Jago confirmed that Nick Pennel will step in to replace Mr Edwards.