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Morval Parish Council
Village Green, Widegates in the parish of Morval

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21st January 2026

A38 daytime lane closures for surveys (Sunday 25 Jan) from Tamar Bridge roundabout to Forder Valley

We’re carrying out essential surveys on the A38 between Tamar Bridge roundabout and Forder Valley.

These routine surveys help us to ensure that the region’s roads are fit for now and the future.Our works will also reduce the risk of future unplanned closures.

One lane will be closed in each direction on the A38 on Sunday 25 January (7.30am – 6pm) between Tamar Bridge roundabout and Forder Valley.

For a short period of time in the morning, the westbound lane closure will also extend up to the Marsh Mills junction.

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14th January 2026

Off Street Parking Order - 2026

2026 Off-Street Parking Places Order

Cornwall Council is proposing to make an amendment to the Off-Street Parking Places Order, and in doing so make some alterations to car park operations and charges. Attached is the formal notice which sets out the proposed changes.

If you have any comments to make on the proposals I would be grateful to receive them no later than 4 February 2026

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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 fee
The 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.

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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...

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11th November 2025

Outline Development Proposals for circa 50 dwellings, access, public open space and parking

Widegates Village Hall and Reading Room, Looe PL13 1QB
Drop-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/

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21st October 2025

National Highways: Saltash Tunnel update

A38 Saltash Tunnel – October update
We are continuing to make progress with the major upgrade of Saltash Tunnel and are currently focussed on the technology installation.


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10th October 2025

Latest Community Speedwatch Update

Sessions were run in both directions through Widegates on the 10 October

This 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.

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Community Speedwatch News (pdf)

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

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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.

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15th September 2025

Town and Parish Council Newsletter

Latest Cornwall Council News

https://mailchi.mp/81670628a9c8/town-and-parish-council-newsletter-12-september-2025?e=3420d0621c

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9th September 2025

Parish Councillor Vacancy

Would you like to make a difference and be involved in shaping the future of your local Community?

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2nd September 2025

One road into Liskeard to be closed this weekend

Diversions in place while water works continue

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26th August 2025

More trains stopping at Saltash during Bridge/Tunnel works

Also ‘Park & Ride’ options to Plymouth from Liskeard Station

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25th August 2025

Residents’ chance to enjoy a ‘safer’ Cornwall

Survey aims to address community issues

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8th July 2025

Widegates road to be shut for cabling works

Council says pedestrian access to homes will be maintained

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24th April 2025

MP takes up issue of axed village bus service

‘Record funding’ already given to bus operators

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10th April 2025

County Council says bus route change was out of its hands

Commercial reasons cited for No.73 axe

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8th April 2025

Council objects to loss of bus service

‘Walk to Sandplace’ not an option, says resident

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25th March 2025

Overnight Saltash tunnel closures likely for some time

Progress being made on £25-million A38 roadworks

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19th March 2025

Council grant to help Country Fete flourish

Plus other news from the Council’s monthly meeting

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18th March 2025

Fresh Little Chimneys planning application opposed

Parish Council raises footpath concerns

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7th March 2025

Vintage and steam rally’s future under threat

Volunteers needed for Great Trethew showpiece

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6th March 2025

Tributes paid to long-serving former councillor

Landowner mourned as play park becomes reality

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5th March 2025

Water Authority views ‘key to all future development’

Retiring councillor issues plea to county bosses

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4th March 2025

Property Flood Scheme for Cornish residents

Help at hand for those affected by water damage

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28th February 2025

Cornwall County Council (and Parish) elections this May

Reminder to check your eligibility to vote

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27th February 2025

Cornwall Council planning to deliver more new homes

Neighbourhood Plans may be replaced

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20th February 2025

Inspired festival highlights Looe Valley gems

Month-long programme has something for everyone

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18th February 2025

County Council auctions off Morval cottage

Cash raised reinvested into affordable housing stock

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14th February 2025

Re-invest tax windfall into parishes, County urged

Inequality of second home premiums highlighted

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7th February 2025

County Council now more than £1-billion in debt

Fifth largest local authority said to be the 12th ‘poorest’

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6th February 2025

Play Park ‘Friends’ still needed

Council needs to satisfy conditions of Government grant

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3rd February 2025

Government moves to increase Cornwall’s house-building target

4,421 new homes a year planned for county

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31st January 2025

More minor ops in community are on the cards

St Austell Hospital’s new faculty already busy

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30th January 2025

Can water and sewerage systems cope with more housing?

Cllr Toms once again highlights public’s concerns

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29th January 2025

Tudor Lodges owner brands affordable contribution as ‘ridiculous’

Business intends seeking advice on next steps

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27th January 2025

Road safety talks continue to improve B3252

More speed enforcement likely in the year ahead

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26th January 2025

Urgent appeal for Play Park ‘friends’ to volunteer

Focus Group needed to comply with £125k grant condition

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25th January 2025

‘Transport for Cornwall’ launches a new App

Company says ‘never easier’ to plan journeys

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21st January 2025

£25-million Saltash Tunnel works begin with overnight closures

Pledge to keep noise levels as low as possible

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15th January 2025

NHS launches ten-year ‘engagement plan’

Public’s chance to build a health service fit for the future

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13th January 2025

Liskeard doctors’ surgery plans major re-vamp

Temporary clinic setting while works continue

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7th January 2025

May celebrations to mark 80 years of peace

Palace spokesman hopes Morval will celebrate war end

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24th December 2024

Welcoming refugees into Cornish communities

More people expected to head west in coming year

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22nd December 2024

Council Tax going up 13p a week on average for local services

Councillors also told next year’s elections could cost Parish £2,000

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17th December 2024

Parish (and Cornwall County) Council elections due next May

Local ‘hustings’ would start in March

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13th December 2024

Push button ‘A’ or ‘B’ are options in telephone box’s future

Locals could help spruce up Shortacross kiosk

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12th December 2024

Residents’ help needed to shape new play area’s future

Special ‘Focus Group’ will be mix of councillors and parishioners

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10th December 2024

Council buoyed by talk of A387 speed restrictions

Consultation roll-out might include more roads than first thought

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9th December 2024

Burial and cremation laws may be overhauled

Review of 19th Century legislation ‘long overdue’

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5th December 2024

Council agrees to replace Sandplace defib unit

Life-saving equipment will be state of the art

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4th December 2024

‘Clean Cornwall’… it aims to do what it says on the tin

Festive season call to reduce plastic waste

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29th November 2024

‘Difficult choices’ in County Council budget plans

An increase of £1.82 per week on a Band D property is proposed

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28th November 2024

A38 Saltash project delayed for Christmas period

£25m tunnel improvements now planned for New Year

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26th November 2024

Police survey aims to highlight areas of concern

“We want to better understand… about where people live…”

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25th November 2024

Tourism summit returns after four-year break

Open-to-all event will shape Cornwall’s visitor economy

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20th November 2024

Caring for the country’s hedgerows post-Brexit

Defra opens up consultation process to the public

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19th November 2024

Planning changes may not benefit Cornwall

Fears the county could house Plymouth’s homeless

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18th November 2024

One in five cars exceeds Widegates speed limit

Concerns over children’s safety as new play area looms

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15th November 2024

Christmas ‘bin days’ subject to changes

“We want to avoid anyone having to wait more than a couple of extra days”

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13th November 2024

Paying tribute to Morval’s ‘Daring Dozen’

Trenode CoE Primary Academy mark annual Remembrance Sunday

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5th November 2024

London told Cornwall cannot build houses quickly enough

Shortage of local builders and skills shortages cited

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22nd October 2024

Shortacross bus shelter idea rebuffed

Plus… County urged to trim pavement overgrowth on school walk

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11th October 2024

Household Support Fund could provide cash boost for some residents

… and Pension Credit help is also still available

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14th September 2024

Why some pensioners are missing out on £75 per week

Plus free energy savings from Homewise

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30th August 2024

Success, at last, for two Morval projects

Highways grant residents’ and council’s requests

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3rd 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.

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15th March 2024

Community Speedwatch still needs volunteers

Council bids to reduce accident risk in village

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29th February 2024

South West Water responds to Widegates complaints

Cornwall councillor given assurances over pressure concerns

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22nd February 2024

Play Area grant application now under consideration

Fingers crossed for some encouraging news in the coming weeks

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15th February 2024

Possible bid for 34 new homes in Widegates village

Planning Officer outlines his view on the Lydcott/Morview ‘pre-app’

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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 charges

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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.

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25th September 2023

Council bids for £150,000 grant for Play Area provision

Youngsters give their views on Farriers Way recreation equipment

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21st 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.

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17th March 2021

Morval Parish Litter Pick

If you are concerned about the amount of rubbish that people are dropping and throwing out of vehicle windows, and you want to give the parish a 'spring clean', the parish council has available litter pick equipment for you to borrow. If you would like to organise an event, please contact the Clerk for details.

Contact details for the Clerk - clerk@morvalparishcouncil.org.uk