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It was moved by Councillor
Chopak, seconded by Councillor Creek and
 
RESOLVED
that we are disappointed that this decision has been
made nationally on behalf of Cornwall and would have been keen to
see Cornwall & IOS ICB remain sovereign but look forward to
working with the new board upon their appointment and that the
Council:-
 
1. Engages constructively with
NHS England, the new ICB leadership, and the Secretary of State for
Health to seek:  
   - Clear assurances
and seek guarantees that Cornwall will retain **dedicated
leadership representation** within the cluster.  
   - Transparent
funding arrangements, ensuring Cornwall’s budget is protected
and used to address local health inequalities.  
   - A strong voice
for Cornwall in strategic planning, with meaningful involvement of
local authorities and communities and this remains central to the
delivery of health and care services for residents in Cornwall.
 
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 Ensure the residents of Cornwall continue to be
heard through a revised and strengthened ‘Healthwatch
‘ provision
 
2. Requests a joint discussion
with Devon County Council and the Isles of Scilly Council to
explore collaborative governance arrangements that respect both
systems’ needs.
 
3. Tasks the Health & Adult
Social Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee with monitoring the
transition, reporting on:  
   - Impacts on
Cornwall’s health services and outcomes.  
   - Community and
stakeholder engagement in decision-making.  
 - Financial and staffing stability during the merger
process.  

4. Works with Cornish MPs and
health leaders to ensure local concerns are heard at a national
level, while seeking opportunities to strengthen, not diminish,
health outcomes for all residents.