17th June 2026
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22nd May 2026
Closure Intention - Road From B3253 Junction, No Mans Land
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of TrafficThe below Road(s) will be temporarily closed to allow works to be completed on the highway.
If you have any queries regarding these works please contact the Utility direct on the number below. Any responses to this email received by Street Works will be forwarded to the Utility for them to respond.
Please note that this is only an Intention Notice and as of yet an Order has not been issued.
Please respond with any feedback within fourteen days from the date of this e-mail.
Location: Road From B3253 Junction South Of Bindown To A387, No Mans Land
Timing: 21st July 2026 to 23rd July 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours)
21st April 2026
National Highways: A38 Saltash Tunnel update (16 April 2026)
Update: 16 April 2026Overhead lane signal testing continues
We’re continuing our installation of a new lane control system at Saltash Tunnel and across the Tamar Bridge.
Upgrading technology around an operational tunnel and bridge is complex work that must meet strict safety standards.
We’re continuing our rigorous safety testing of the new system to ensure it’s working as it should.
Next week, we’ll be testing the display symbols (red crosses, white arrows, and green arrows) on the new overhead lane signals.
Testing will take place overnight (7.30pm – 6am) on Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April.
At certain points during the testing, traffic might be held briefly at temporary traffic signals. This is for the safety of drivers to avoid confusion while the symbol testing is taking place.
26th March 2026
Farriers Way, Widegates - 1 bedroom flat
A tenant is moving out of a 1 bedroom flat at7 Farriers Way
Widegates
Looe
Cornwall
United Kingdom
PL13 1FL
during the next few weeks. If you know of any families who are in need of local rented accommodation I would be very grateful if you would refer them to the Housing Register at Cornwall Council.
Yours sincerely
Hastoe Housing Association
Tel: 0300 123 2250
www.myhastoe.com
24th March 2026
TamarTag consultation
IntroductionTamar Crossings – the Tamar Bridge and the Torpoint Ferry – are owned by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council and operated by a Joint Committee on their behalf.
In spring 2024, Tamar Crossings applied to the Department for Transport for a toll increase. This is a legal process and only the Government can approve changes to the toll. The increase was set at the minimum level needed to:
Meet rising costs
Maintain a small reserve for future works
Following Government approval, the toll increase was implemented in May 2025. However, as part of an ongoing financial review, Tamar Crossings have found that the administration of the Tamar Tag scheme currently costs more than it generates from the monthly admin fee, meaning other parts of the business are subsidising it. This is not financially sustainable.
https://www.tamarcrossings.org.uk/about/tag-admin-consultation/
24th March 2026
Cornwall Cultural Strategy Consultation
Consultation is now open for the Cornwall Cultural Strategy, which is a 10-year plan to strengthen culture and creative industries in Cornwall.8th March 2026
National Highways: A38 Saltash Tunnel update (February / March 2026)
Gantries complete - technology installation continuesWe've finished our civil engineering work.
We've now installed all gantries, including one west of Carkeel roundabout and one east of Manadon roundabout.
We're continuing electrical works, installing and connecting 64 electrical cabinets.
Our current traffic management will stay in place while we finish this work.
Once installed, we'll rigorously test the new systems to make sure they're working properly.
What's next
We're about to refurbish the tunnel's east service building.
We'll strip out the original 1980s equipment and install new, modern electrics.
This should take us a couple of weeks.
We expect to switch on the new tidal flow lane control system in spring. We'll complete the full scheme later in 2026.
8th March 2026
Closure Order - Road from B3253 Bindown, No Mans Land
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of TrafficLocation: Road From B3253 Junction South Of Bindown To A387, No Mans Land
Timing: 16th March 2026 to 18th March 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours)
Contact: Tom Cowan at Circet UK - Tel: 07788 828636, email: thomas.cowan@circet.co.uk
The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:
https://one.network/?tm=GB147170914
20th February 2026
Emergency Closure - Footpath 11, Morval
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of TrafficLocation: Footpath 11, Morval
Timing: 16th February 2026 to 15th August 2026 (24 hours)
Reason for Emergency Closure: - bridge damaged by a fallen tree
Contact: Donald Martin at Countryside - Tel: 0300 1234 202, email: countrysideservice@cormacltd.co.uk
9th February 2026
Closure Order - A387 Btwn Bake Lane and the A374, Trerulefoot
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of TrafficLocation: A387 Between Bake Lane And The A374, Trerulefoot, A387 Between Junction West Of Bickham And Bake Lane, Hessenford and A387 Between The B3252 And Bake Lane, Widegates
Timing: 23rd March 2026 to 2nd April 2026 (09:30 to 16:00 hours)
Contact: Ryan Gilbert at Cormac Solutions Ltd - Tel: 0300 1234 222.
13th January 2026
Tamar Crossings press release - consultation to commence following extraordinary meeting
Tamar Crossings Joint Committee to commence public consultation on Tamar Tag admin feeThe Tamar Crossings Joint Committee met on Monday 12 January for an Extraordinary Meeting to consider proposals relating to the Tamar Tag monthly account administration fee. Members agreed that a public consultation and engagement exercise will be undertaken before any decision is made on changing the fee. During this period, the monthly admin fee will remain at 80 pence.
17th December 2025
Forest for Cornwall
We're now firmly in the middle of the winter planting season, and we've got events and workshops to get involved in, the latest news on projects and from partner organisations... and a chance to win a 'Cornish Aromatic' apple tree in our Christmas competition...11th November 2025
Outline Development Proposals for circa 50 dwellings, access, public open space and parking
Widegates Village Hall and Reading Room, Looe PL13 1QBDrop-in session: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Everyone is welcome!
We would welcome the opportunity to share the proposals with you, answer any questions, and hear your views to help shape the scheme.
https://www.bell-cornwell.co.uk/
21st October 2025
National Highways: Saltash Tunnel update
A38 Saltash Tunnel – October updateWe are continuing to make progress with the major upgrade of Saltash Tunnel and are currently focussed on the technology installation.
10th October 2025
Latest Community Speedwatch Update
Sessions were run in both directions through Widegates on the 10 OctoberThis involved two teams, with SDO 31482 Mick Hinton in attendance.
The traffic flow was not particularly high, although there were a number of vehicles travelling between 35 and 41mph, including several that did not reduce their speed when they saw us.
13th September 2025
Public urged to report potholes
County Council rolls out road works programme9th September 2025
Parish Councillor Vacancy
Would you like to make a difference and be involved in shaping the future of your local Community?2nd September 2025
One road into Liskeard to be closed this weekend
Diversions in place while water works continue1st September 2025
Call for Cornwall to have fifth nation status
Council leader Leigh Frost’s on-line message for residents26th August 2025
More trains stopping at Saltash during Bridge/Tunnel works
Also ‘Park & Ride’ options to Plymouth from Liskeard Station25th August 2025
Residents’ chance to enjoy a ‘safer’ Cornwall
Survey aims to address community issues8th July 2025
Widegates road to be shut for cabling works
Council says pedestrian access to homes will be maintained29th June 2025
Seythen Kows Kernewek…and it’s happening now!
… plus a reminder about Winter Fuel Payments25th June 2025
Shared ownership Morval property now available
Shortacross View house insists on ‘local’ connection14th June 2025
Celebrating the role of care workers across Cornwall
Plus your chance to have a say on GP services14th June 2025
Chairman re-elected for a third term
New Cornwall County councillor meets parish council13th June 2025
Transport help for some hospital appointments
Travel options explained for those eligible6th June 2025
Council leader names his Cabinet team
Housing, Tourism and Transport among the portfolios awarded26th May 2025
Cornwall County Council elects a new leader
Reform may have won the most seats but cannot command majority21st May 2025
Two Asian Hornet nests destroyed in UK this year
Public urged to report signings of ‘Yellow-legged hornets’17th May 2025
Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
…and Cornish beaches are best in the world – official!3rd May 2025
Cornwall Council Election results 2025
Plus… No change to Bank Holiday dustbin rotas28th April 2025
Notice of uncontested election
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/o0fkenwt/notice-of-uncontested-election-morval-parish-council.pdf28th April 2025
Morview water pressures again of concern
Complaints of power outages also received24th April 2025
MP takes up issue of axed village bus service
‘Record funding’ already given to bus operators17th April 2025
Morval porch demolition requested
Wringworthy proposal before council16th April 2025
Terras Bridge to be closed for one night
Rail Network improvements planned next month15th April 2025
Tudor Lodges revised plan again supported
Sandplace application favoured, too14th April 2025
How to cope with demands of exam season stress
Plus news about cheaper bus journeys for some10th April 2025
County Council says bus route change was out of its hands
Commercial reasons cited for No.73 axe8th April 2025
Council objects to loss of bus service
‘Walk to Sandplace’ not an option, says resident5th April 2025
Morval Parish Play Park is finally a reality
Silver birch planted in memory of landowner27th March 2025
Tudor Lodges change of use plan re-submitted
Agent says ‘Affordable Homes’ issue resolved26th March 2025
Government inspector rules Tamar tolls can go up
Hints, too, that the increases will not be the last25th March 2025
Overnight Saltash tunnel closures likely for some time
Progress being made on £25-million A38 roadworks24th March 2025
Sandplace and Longcoe plans lodged
Cornwall Council will rule on change of use21st March 2025
Former school teacher mourned
St Wenna’s funeral for Trenode favourite19th March 2025
Council grant to help Country Fete flourish
Plus other news from the Council’s monthly meeting18th March 2025
Fresh Little Chimneys planning application opposed
Parish Council raises footpath concerns14th March 2025
Memorial service for true gent packs church
Former councillor laid to rest at Morval13th March 2025
Cool response appears to melt ice-cream plan
Planners give advice on business relocation idea8th March 2025
Don’t forget you must be registered to vote
Five weeks remaining until County Council and Parish elections7th March 2025
Vintage and steam rally’s future under threat
Volunteers needed for Great Trethew showpiece6th March 2025
Tributes paid to long-serving former councillor
Landowner mourned as play park becomes reality5th March 2025
Water Authority views ‘key to all future development’
Retiring councillor issues plea to county bosses4th March 2025
Property Flood Scheme for Cornish residents
Help at hand for those affected by water damage28th February 2025
Cornwall County Council (and Parish) elections this May
Reminder to check your eligibility to vote27th February 2025
Cornwall Council planning to deliver more new homes
Neighbourhood Plans may be replaced26th February 2025
Council changes to housing allocation system
Gearing up for new policy from April21st February 2025
25-year plan for transport in Cornwall
Public gets chance to have their say18th February 2025
County Council auctions off Morval cottage
Cash raised reinvested into affordable housing stock14th February 2025
Re-invest tax windfall into parishes, County urged
Inequality of second home premiums highlighted12th February 2025
Building for the future at Plymouth hospitals
Key health projects taking shape7th February 2025
County Council now more than £1-billion in debt
Fifth largest local authority said to be the 12th ‘poorest’6th February 2025
Play Park ‘Friends’ still needed
Council needs to satisfy conditions of Government grant3rd February 2025
Government moves to increase Cornwall’s house-building target
4,421 new homes a year planned for county31st January 2025
More minor ops in community are on the cards
St Austell Hospital’s new faculty already busy30th January 2025
Can water and sewerage systems cope with more housing?
Cllr Toms once again highlights public’s concerns28th January 2025
Street lights going off from next week
Operation switch-off to save emissions and money27th January 2025
Road safety talks continue to improve B3252
More speed enforcement likely in the year ahead26th January 2025
Urgent appeal for Play Park ‘friends’ to volunteer
Focus Group needed to comply with £125k grant condition25th January 2025
‘Transport for Cornwall’ launches a new App
Company says ‘never easier’ to plan journeys21st January 2025
£25-million Saltash Tunnel works begin with overnight closures
Pledge to keep noise levels as low as possible13th January 2025
Liskeard doctors’ surgery plans major re-vamp
Temporary clinic setting while works continue9th January 2025
200 more homes for Liskeard concerns councillor
South West Water replies on storm overflow issues7th January 2025
May celebrations to mark 80 years of peace
Palace spokesman hopes Morval will celebrate war end31st December 2024
Latest update from National Highways regarding the Saltash Tunnel
Tamar Crossings Winter Newsletter published24th December 2024
Welcoming refugees into Cornish communities
More people expected to head west in coming year22nd December 2024
Council Tax going up 13p a week on average for local services
Councillors also told next year’s elections could cost Parish £2,00020th December 2024
Preventing the spread of avian influenza
What to do if you spot any dead birds19th December 2024
Fuel Poverty in Cornwall is causing concern
Authorities get together to ease issues17th December 2024
Parish (and Cornwall County) Council elections due next May
Local ‘hustings’ would start in March13th December 2024
Push button ‘A’ or ‘B’ are options in telephone box’s future
Locals could help spruce up Shortacross kiosk12th December 2024
Residents’ help needed to shape new play area’s future
Special ‘Focus Group’ will be mix of councillors and parishioners10th December 2024
Council buoyed by talk of A387 speed restrictions
Consultation roll-out might include more roads than first thought9th December 2024
Burial and cremation laws may be overhauled
Review of 19th Century legislation ‘long overdue’5th December 2024
Council agrees to replace Sandplace defib unit
Life-saving equipment will be state of the art4th December 2024
‘Clean Cornwall’… it aims to do what it says on the tin
Festive season call to reduce plastic waste3rd December 2024
20-mph zones proposed for Widegates estate
Public’s views sought on Sandplace restrictions, too29th November 2024
‘Difficult choices’ in County Council budget plans
An increase of £1.82 per week on a Band D property is proposed28th November 2024
A38 Saltash project delayed for Christmas period
£25m tunnel improvements now planned for New Year27th November 2024
How Citizens Advice Cornwall has helped struggling families
Mental and physical health of an ‘overwhelming’ number of people continues25th November 2024
Tourism summit returns after four-year break
Open-to-all event will shape Cornwall’s visitor economy24th November 2024
Cornwall housing need increases again
Number waiting for a new home tops 20,00022nd November 2024
Playground contractors arrive on site
Long-awaited parish project gets under way20th November 2024
Caring for the country’s hedgerows post-Brexit
Defra opens up consultation process to the public19th November 2024
Planning changes may not benefit Cornwall
Fears the county could house Plymouth’s homeless18th November 2024
One in five cars exceeds Widegates speed limit
Concerns over children’s safety as new play area looms13th November 2024
Paying tribute to Morval’s ‘Daring Dozen’
Trenode CoE Primary Academy mark annual Remembrance Sunday11th November 2024
Winter Well-Being Guide issued
Help and advice for those who may be struggling5th November 2024
London told Cornwall cannot build houses quickly enough
Shortage of local builders and skills shortages cited30th October 2024
Putting to bed some Climate Change misunderstandings
PLUS… seasonal tips if it’s bed-time for newly borns15th October 2024
Winter of discontent for Tamar travellers
Tunnel works expected to cause delays11th October 2024
Household Support Fund could provide cash boost for some residents
… and Pension Credit help is also still available10th October 2024
April promises a shower of fun and learning
Morval urged to join the festivities3rd October 2024
Speeding up Tamar crossing times
‘Challenging’ project is now up and running26th September 2024
Advice for tree planters in the Parish
… and some grey squirrel management tips, too14th September 2024
Why some pensioners are missing out on £75 per week
Plus free energy savings from Homewise9th September 2024
Financial help available for some pensioners
How to claim Pension Credit top ups7th September 2024
How your local library has good health on the shelf
Get a blood pressure monitor with your next book30th August 2024
Success, at last, for two Morval projects
Highways grant residents’ and council’s requests29th August 2024
Never miss a planning application again
Some simple steps to stay in the know27th August 2024
Cornwall Council considering 20-mph speed limits
Councillor launches consultation poll for Widegates3rd August 2024
Parish now has a Foodbank co-ordinator
Widegates and the wider Morval Parish are now included in the Liskeard and Looe Foodbank district.11th July 2024
Tredinnick is back on the map
Volunteers restore an iconic piece of roadside furniture24th May 2024
Help the fight against an Asian Hornet invasion
Asian Hornets are here in the UK again this summer23rd March 2024
Council sends Princess best wishes
Prayers for King Charles III and Princess of Wales15th March 2024
Community Speedwatch still needs volunteers
Council bids to reduce accident risk in village29th February 2024
South West Water responds to Widegates complaints
Cornwall councillor given assurances over pressure concerns22nd February 2024
Play Area grant application now under consideration
Fingers crossed for some encouraging news in the coming weeks19th February 2024
Looe Police ‘front office’ up and running again
Plans to re-open Liskeard, too15th February 2024
Possible bid for 34 new homes in Widegates village
Planning Officer outlines his view on the Lydcott/Morview ‘pre-app’18th December 2023
Parish Council loses planning battle over Little Chimneys
County planners say there is nothing in planning policy by which permission could be refused.25th September 2023
