Directors from the Betsi Cadwaladr health board joined Anglesey Council for the first in a series of drop-in sessions.

It marked the launch of a new initiative across North Wales, which will see closer ties between local authorities and the region's health board.

The first session of its kind was attended by BCUHB's integrated health community team.

Paul Andrew, who oversees operations in the West, said: "The new 'drop-in' sessions are designed to give all councillors an opportunity to raise issues in their local area with managers responsible for those services."

"It's also a chance for the health board to share details on how services are being improved."

"Ynys Môn was the first local authority to host a session as the health board plans to repeat the exercise with the other five North Wales councils in the months to come. It is hoped that the next Ynys Môn session will take place in about six months."

Senior health board executives will also sit in on a meeting of Anglesey Council's scrutiny committee.

Cllr Dyfed Jones, who is also an indpendent member of BCUHB, added: "We were pleased, as councillors, to welcome colleagues from BCUHB."

"The visit provided an important opportunity to discuss health related issues which have been brought to our attention by Anglesey residents."

"Their commitment to attending relevant scrutiny committee meetings will also allow us to provide constructive feedback in respect of health matters to support high service delivery standards."

"We also welcome a firm commitment to improving communication and understanding to promote collaboration and partnership working in overlapping service areas."