Tony attended this online meeting of the Lancashire Association of CVSs of which PCN is an associate member.

Chair Garth Hodgkinson outlined the Areas of Benefit discussion with a view to defining LACVS areas and adding Greater Manchester/Merseyside/Cumbria CVSs. GH concluded after discussion to retain same areas for moment.

The impending local government reorganisation as discussed and it was agreed that each group should seek views of members. TD to survey PCN members.

Yak from Lancaster CVS to find out more about the Lancs Resilience Fund.

TD confirmed microbiome study on Ribbleton ward for the State of the Sector survey completed and submitted.