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.
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We 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.
4th October 2025
The Cornwall Local Plan: Planning to 2050 - drop in sessions
Please see below information in relation to the forthcoming sessions, to be held in Liskeard and Saltash, regarding the development of the Local Plan.The drop in sessions will be held on Tuesday 14th October and the web link provides an opportunity to reserve a place:
• Saltash Studios, Fore Street, Saltash 12pm to 3pm
• Liskerrett Centre, Liskeard 4pm to 7pm
Buy tickets – Creative Kernow & Cornwall Council
3rd October 2025
Closure Order - A387 Between Bake Lane And The A374, Trerulefoot,
Location: 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, WidegatesTiming: 17th November 2025 to 21st November 2025 (09:30 to 16:00 hours)
28th September 2025
A38 Saltash Tunnel technology upgrade
The Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall provides a key link between Plymouth and South-East Cornwall. We’re carrying out an extensive programme of work to update the technology in and around the tunnel to keep journeys safe and reliable, and reduce the risk of unplanned closures.Start date Early 2025 End date Late 2025 Cost Around £25million
For the lastest information follow this link
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-west/a38-saltash-tunnel-technology-upgrade/
24th September 2025
Harvest Festival at St Wenna's church 4 October 6.30 pm
There will also be a Harvest Family Service at 11am on Sunday 5th October, and on both occasions there will be collections for the local Foodbank and for the Red Cross Gaza Appeal.15th September 2025
Town and Parish Council Newsletter
Latest Cornwall Council Newshttps://mailchi.mp/81670628a9c8/town-and-parish-council-newsletter-12-september-2025?e=3420d0621c
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?6th September 2025
National emergency alert test tomorrow
It’s only a test… you don’t need to take any action2nd 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 concerns15th March 2025
Travel-to-school competition set to roll
Plus news from the Ukrainian families re-housed here14th 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 say20th February 2025
Inspired festival highlights Looe Valley gems
Month-long programme has something for everyone18th 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 grant4th February 2025
Parish Councillors prepare for monthly meeting
Agenda items include Play Park opening3rd 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 concerns29th January 2025
Tudor Lodges owner brands affordable contribution as ‘ridiculous’
Business intends seeking advice on next steps28th 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 possible15th January 2025
NHS launches ten-year ‘engagement plan’
Public’s chance to build a health service fit for the future13th 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 end6th January 2025
Tudor Lodges appeal thrown out
‘Sympathetic’ inspector says he cannot ignore affordable housing issue31st 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 parishioners11th December 2024
Widegates residents successful in planning bids
Ice-cream business also mooted10th 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 continues26th November 2024
Police survey aims to highlight areas of concern
“We want to better understand… about where people live…”25th 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 looms15th November 2024
Christmas ‘bin days’ subject to changes
“We want to avoid anyone having to wait more than a couple of extra days”13th 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 struggling8th November 2024
NHS dental provision slammed
Councillor says issue has remained on agenda for 21 years5th 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 borns22nd October 2024
Shortacross bus shelter idea rebuffed
Plus… County urged to trim pavement overgrowth on school walk15th 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 ups8th September 2024
Concerns rise over growing e-bike battery fires
Calls for more government regulations7th 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’8th January 2024
‘Rates’ bill for parish council purposes to rise by just 2p a week
But final Council Tax demands will include increased Cornwall Council and Police charges18th 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
Council bids for £150,000 grant for Play Area provision
Youngsters give their views on Farriers Way recreation equipment21st July 2023
Bodmin Moor: The World’s 1st Dark Skies Landscape
Bodmin Moor has the World’s first Dark Skies Landscape, but what’s that got to do with Morval Parish and how can our holiday business and residents benefit from it?At the July meeting of the Parish Council, parishioner Mike Willmott urged the parish to get on board. His presentation pointers are attached.17th March 2021
