In light of the announcement of a number of council by-elections, it has been decided that four drop-in sessions for people to have their say about potential changes to health services will be postponed until May.

The events will be rescheduled so that people can share their views in person about the potential changes to the GP Out of Hours Service, GP practices, the Norwich Walk-in Centre and the Vulnerable Adults Service.

In the period immediately before an election, restrictions are placed on the use of public resources and the communication activities of public bodies. This is to avoid the actions of public bodies distracting from or having influence on election campaigns.

The drop-in sessions were originally scheduled following the decision there would be no council elections this year. However, with the announcement of the by elections, the NHS must follow the national pre-election period guidance.

The sessions that will be postponed were due to take place on:

• Monday 31 March, 2pm-4pm, Assembly Room, King’s Lynn Town Hall, PE30 5DQ.
• Tuesday 1 April, 5.30pm-7pm, The Forum, Norwich, NR2 1TF.
• Thursday 3 April, 2pm-4pm, Blyburgate Hall, Beccles, NR34 9TF.
• Friday 4 April, 10am-12 noon, The Olive Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 1QS.

Details about the new dates will be announced following the local government elections. The public consultation, which was launched on 3 March, will also be extended to enable the events to take place.