News Archive
4th August 2025
Locals 'should stay inside' as building demolished
People living near a quarry have been told to stay inside because of a planned demolition of a building.
Cornwall Council said residents near Lean Quarry should keep windows and doors shut over the weekend while a building at the waste facility at Horningtops, near Liskeard, is demolished.
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12th July 2025
County Council says heatwave to end early Tuesday morning
Residents urged to look out for those who may be affected by the warm weatherView full news item
20th June 2025
Amber heat health alert in place
County’s tips for staying safe this summerView full news item
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9th May 2025
Week of overnight closures on A30
Plus… Cornwall needs more foster carersView full news item
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26th April 2025
ID reminder for those planning to vote
‘Stay in Touch’ newsletter has other news, tooView full news item
23rd April 2025
Cornwall goes to the polls next week
Morval Parish to elect a new County CouncillorView full news item
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18th April 2025
Easter bins update for Morval Parish
Plus… young people can bus all week for just £20View full news item
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12th April 2025
Council seeks public views on new Play Park
Simple survey takes only a minute (or so) for feedbackView full news item
11th April 2025
Cornwall urged to join in VE Day’s 80th anniversary
Street parties among the ideas mooted for next month
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7th April 2025
You must be registered to vote by this Friday
Advice on the upcoming County Council electionsView full news item
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3rd April 2025
Deadline passes without need for Morval Parish Council election
Two councillors stand down but £2k poll cost avoidedView full news item
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2nd April 2025
Your chance to ‘take a friend fishing’
Campaign aims to get your backside bankside!View full news item
31st March 2025
Last Parish Council meeting before May’s elections
Electricity outages; water pressure and speeding on the agendaView full news item
29th March 2025
Help and support on Mother’s Day – and every day
‘Family Hubs’ available to help parents meet challengesView full news item
28th March 2025
Play Park official opening next week
Volunteers help bed in some colourful plantsView full news item
22nd March 2025
Time to check you’re registered to vote
May’s council elections will also require voter IDView full news item
20th March 2025
Plans ramped up for VE Day’s 80th anniversary
Dogs, cats… even jerboas and mongooses to take partView full news item
9th March 2025
Parish Play Park opening date confirmed
Everyone invited to join in the fun!View full news item
3rd March 2025
Council’s monthly meeting this Wednesday
Planning matters and local grants on agendaView full news item
1st March 2025
Teenagers needing family support in Cornwall
… and is it time to say: “Da yw genev pasti”?View full news item
25th February 2025
Last call for ‘Levelling Up’ grant aid
Cash sums from £25k to £200k could be availableView full news item
24th February 2025
Overnight roadworks in Nomansland
Road closures will increase Widegates trafficView full news item
22nd February 2025
Weather warning of strong winds and rain
Met Office forecasts stormy conditions for SundayView full news item
19th February 2025
Two-week ‘Big Farmland Bird Count’ nears end
Countryside birds in decline for past 50 yearsView full news item
16th February 2025
‘Trespassers’ damage new play park before it opens
Outrage as long-awaited park equipment is brokenView full news item
15th February 2025
Plan ahead if you’re heading West
… and how to cash in a young person’s Child Trust FundView full news item
13th February 2025
Tourism businesses driving change
Industry’s ‘collective ambition’ to deliver for visitors and residents alikeView full news item
11th February 2025
Last call for ‘Levelling Up’ grant aid
Cash sums from £25k to £200k could be availableView full news item
8th February 2025
Timely reminder to check for gaps in pensions
Cornwall has a poll for ‘Object of the Year’View full news item
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4th February 2025
All set for the Big Farmland bird count
Families urged to join in two-week censusView full news item
1st February 2025
Liskeard hosts heart health drop-in sessions
Barras Street library offering more than books this monthView full news item
24th January 2025
Water roadshow heading for Looe
Chance for Morval residents to learn more about South West WaterView full news item
22nd January 2025
Play Park update likely this week
Ice-cream factory proposal also on agendaView full news item
20th January 2025
National Birdwatch weekend on the horizon
RSPB says that it has lost 38-million birds from UK skies in the past 60 yearsView full news item
18th January 2025
What to do if someone you know is at risk of homelessness
‘Proud to Care’ recruitment team hosting two jobs fairsView full news item
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16th January 2025
Another delay to monthly Council meeting
Officers apologise for inconvenience as they set new dateView full news item
14th January 2025
Parish playground fast taking shape
Monthly council meeting will also consider planning issuesView full news item
12th January 2025
Road past Golf Club closed this week for drainage works
Diversions will still allow access for pedestrians and golfersView full news item
11th January 2025
Family Hubs extend a warm Cornish welcome
Youth Council’s goals for a better futureView full news item
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10th January 2025
Travel guru Simon Calder heads Duchy Tourism Summit’s top-table
Open-to-all event will shape Cornwall’s visitor economyView full news item
8th January 2025
Council meeting postponed
Snow forecast calls time on agendaView full news item
5th January 2025
Have your say on blueprint for nature recovery
Last chance to comment on wildlife protectionView full news item
4th January 2025
Cornwall Council reacts to cold weather alert
South West’s amber health warning sparks responseView full news item
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3rd January 2025
Water roadshow coming to Looe
Chance for Morval parish residents to learn more about South West WaterView full news item
2nd January 2025
Road to Golf Club will be closed for a week
But drainage works won’t all be ‘rough’ news for golfersView full news item
1st January 2025
Ice-cream business talks of re-locating to Widegates
Gibson family reveals expansion planView full news item
31st December 2024
Christmas greetings from Morval Parish Council
Chairman ’s seasonal messageView full news item
29th December 2024
New Year opening for Morval Parish play park
‘Focus Group’ members needed to oversee facilityView full news item
28th December 2024
It’s time to get ‘Healthy Cornwall’
Free support sessions to help you keep those New Year resolutionsView full news item
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21st December 2024
‘Staying in Touch’ this Christmas time
Someone to talk to is only a call awayView full news item
18th December 2024
Trying to reduce homeless numbers this Christmas
County Council appeals for more properties to letView full news item
16th December 2024
Road to Golf Club will be closed for a week
Drainage works proposed for New YearView full news item
14th December 2024
Don’t forget some Christmas dustbin collections are changing
… and are you still eligible for the Winter Fuel payment?View full news item
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11th December 2024
Christmas Tree Festival 2024
Carols at St Wenna’s, tooView full news item
11th December 2024
Christmas Tree Festival 2024
Carols at St Wenna’s, tooView full news item
8th December 2024
Christmas holiday activity programme launched
‘Time2’… check out some seasonal offersView full news item
7th December 2024
Tips on how to shelter from Storm Darragh’s worst effects
Plus… free mouth cancer screening sessionsView full news item
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6th December 2024
County waives parking charges on three dates
Christmas shopping boost includes Small Business SaturdayView full news item
30th November 2024
Putting to bed some Climate Change misunderstandings
PLUS… seasonal tips if it’s bed-time for newly bornsView full news item
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21st November 2024
County waives parking charges on three dates
Christmas shopping boost includes Small Business SaturdayView full news item
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16th November 2024
Residents urged to comment on County’s budget ideas
Plus… salt-spreading superheroes are ready for actonView full news item
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9th November 2024
Don’t forget Remembrance Sunday
War Memorial ceremony and Church service on SundayView full news item
2nd November 2024
Stay safe this Bonfire Night
Plus… has your babe had a free ’flu jab?
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1st November 2024
Widegates pays tribute with Remembrance garden display
Parish Council has taken over Village Green poppy showView full news item
28th October 2024
Sewing nans to the rescue!
Plus… volunteers sought for Norovirus vaccine trial
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21st October 2024
Residents’ views sought on recycling regimes
Plus… an appeal for information over abandoned dogsView full news item
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7th October 2024
Don’t forget Remembrance Sunday
War Memorial ceremony and Church service5th October 2024
Widegates Remembrance garden display saved
Parish Council to take over Village Green poppy showView full news item
5th October 2024
London told Cornwall cannot build houses quick enough
Demise of local builders and skills shortages citedView full news item
4th October 2024
Time to top up on vaccinations
… and also a chance to review home fire safetyView full news item
28th September 2024
Month-long campaign to stub out smoking
Plus… why some street lights are dimmedView full news item
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27th September 2024
Widegates road closure announced
Openreach carrying out cable worksView full news item
25th September 2024
New vaccine for winter respiratory virus
Plus… have a say on Cornwall’s leisure facilities View full news item
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16th September 2024
Morval Parish Council Play Park
Morval Parish Council have been successful with part funding from the Cornwall Council UK Shared Prosperity Fund to provide a play park in Widegates on the A387 opposite Morview Road.View full news item
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12th September 2024
Planning appeal over new homes bid
Change of use decision under scrutinyView full news item
10th September 2024
Average cost of a Cornish home nears £300,000
New figures also show depth of county’s housing crisisView full news item
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4th September 2024
Time to top up on vaccinations
… and also a chance to review home fire safetyView full news item
3rd September 2024
Help is on hand to tackle all forms of abuse…
Police say 30-plus calls are received each weekView full news item
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29th August 2024
Closure Order - Sandplace Road, St Martin
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
Location: Sandplace Road, St Martin
Timing: 8th September 2024 to 8th September 2024 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on 0370 0500 792, email: surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk View full news item
28th August 2024
Road closures on the cards
Fibre cabling work oroposedView full news item
25th August 2024
Worried about those exam results…
Help on hand if GCSE results didn’t go to planView full news item
14th August 2024
Listening to residents 2024 - South East Cornwall event
Cllr Linda Taylor, Leader of Cornwall Council, will be out and about across Cornwall again this autumn to hear from more residents at the remaining six 'Listening to You' events that we had to postpone as a result of the general election.
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11th August 2024
Cornwall Council latest news
In this issue:
Listening to You autumn events
Save the date: Local council planning training
ACT Awareness e-learning
Is there dog fouling or littering in your town or parish?
Green Home Improvement Loans
Strengthening Cornwall's care workforce
Cornwall Community Flood Forum is looking for new trustees
Help a local MSc student understand flood risks in Cornwall
Have your say on health services
Policy TelegramView full news item
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10th August 2024
Road Closure Intention - Sandplace Road, St Martin
Location: Sandplace Road, St Martin
Timing: 8th September 2024 to 8th September 2024 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)View full news item
9th August 2024
Stroke Association Summer Update
Cornwall Emotional Support Service
Meeting local needs in Cornwall
We're committed to delivering support across the UK, including rural areas.
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22nd July 2024
Community Tree Planting scheme tops a million
Plus… How Transport for Cornwall is transforming family bus tripsView full news item
12th July 2024
Care providers set to be honoured
Plus news on how the county repair potholesView full news item
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11th July 2024
Summer reading challenge launched
Plus… (some) help for home improvementsView full news item
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29th June 2024
What to expect at the polling station on Thursday…
Cornwall Council’s latest ‘Stay in Touch’ newsletter tells you where to vote, what ID you will need and what to do if you need additional assistanceView full news item
14th June 2024
Emergency Closure - Junction West of Bickham, Widegates
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
Location: Road From Tredinnick Lane End To Middle Trelowia And Onto Junction West Of Bickham, Widegates
Timing: 13th June 2024 to 19th June 2024 (24hours)
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25th May 2024
Outstanding carers up for awards
More than 45,000 potholes filled in the past yearView full news item
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10th May 2024
Urgent road closure on the B3254 between Duloe and Sandplace 13-17 May
Highway maintenance scheme May 2024
B3254 Carriageway Repair Works
As part of our highways maintenance work, a road closure will be in place on the B3254 between Duloe & Sandplace from Monday 13th to Friday 17th May while urgent resurfacing work is carried out.
The road will be closed between the hours of 7 :30am and 5pm We need to implement these measures to give our teams a safe working zone and protect road users while the work is carried out
We will have marshals on site to support residents and businesses needing local access All through traffic will need to follow the diversions in place.10th April 2024
Learn more about adoption
Cornwall Council’s ‘Stay in Touch’ newsletterView full news item
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31st March 2024
Council set to review local grants policy
Chairman insists no offence was intendedView full news item
28th March 2024
Parish needs to find a new Council clerk
Other news from the Council’s monthly meetingView full news item
24th March 2024
Working towards a cleaner Cornwall
Plus a reminder about Polling Day voting changesView full news item
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16th March 2024
Help for those with Council Tax payment concerns
Refuse collections are changing soonView full news item
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13th March 2024
Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Strategy under review
County Council seeking feedback before EasterView full news item
11th March 2024
Recruitment: Morval Parish Council Clerk/RFO
The above position has become available please see below for more information.View full news item
9th March 2024
Cornwall needs more polling booth staff
… and book now for children’s Easter holiday activitiesView full news item
3rd March 2024
Cornwall to appoint first Climate Commissioner
Latest from Cornwall Council’s ‘Stay in Touch’ newsletterView full news item
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2nd March 2024
Work continues on Terras Bridge rail barriers
Historic crossing to be made saferView full news item
26th February 2024
Parish Council’s Trenode field available for rent
Play Area progress delays longer-term optionsView full news item
24th February 2024
Fraud is on the increase in Cornwall
Some useful tips to keep you and your money safeView full news item
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20th February 2024
Parish Council’s grant policy under scrutiny
Clerk asked to enforce applicants’ obligationsView full news item
COUNCIL grants policy (pdf)
17th February 2024
Help for those suffering from anxiety…
… recently found ‘stray’ dogs are being looked afterView full news item
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14th February 2024
‘Meet the Police’ initiative for Widegates
Speed of vehicles continues to be monitoredView full news item
13th February 2024
Widegates residents ready to oppose estate development
Hockey’s Field houses plan gets red cardView full news item
12th February 2024
Council support for Listed Building alterations
Planning bid for Morval farmhouseView full news item
9th February 2024
East Cornwall chocolate firm will need more workers…
… and discovering a special place for young people as part of Children’s Mental Heath Week.View full news item
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3rd February 2024
Cast a vote for Cornwall’s Youth Council…
… and is Spreadie Mercurie your favourite road gritting vehicle?View full news item
https://mailchi.mp/7a4ed2c69b3b/keeping-cornwall-updated-3283268?e=7fbd3f0322
29th January 2024
Would you be interested in supporting our Community Speed Watch volunteers?
...do you have access to the internet and a spare hour or so a month?View full news item
28th January 2024
Protecting young people against measles…
… and choosing the best options for medical servicesView full news item
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25th January 2024
New refuse and recycling regimes are on the way
Cornwall Council launches ‘community roadshows’ to explain the changesView full news item
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24th January 2024
Cornwall’s ‘Affordable Housing’ newsletter published
Some good news for two Duchy communitiesView full news item
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23rd January 2024
Road closures; a Police surgery and commemorative D-Day 80 pin badges
More snippets from the monthly Council meetingView full news item
22nd January 2024
Why some street lights are being turned off…
… dustbins and recycling changes are on the wayView full news item
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18th January 2024
Playground dreams progress slowly but surely
Application for Government grant aid being processedView full news item
17th January 2024
Terras junction costs would be ‘considerable’
Yellow-line parking restrictions might be an optionView full news item
15th January 2024
Tips on keeping warm this winter…
… and an ‘Eat well, Spend less’ recipeView full news item
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12th January 2024
Sandplace-Looe road to shut for two months
But County County rejects call for speed reduction methodsView full news item
10th January 2024
Council decides to back Morval planning application
Former holiday home bosses’ proposal described as ‘lovely’View full news item
6th January 2024
County Council acts to encourage healthy relationships
Free advice for those suffering family disagreementsView full news item
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30th December 2023
New Year health guidance and advice from Cornwall Council
Free vitamins available for someView full news item
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29th December 2023
Council money to help with churchyard maintenance
But councillors will now review their grants policy View full news item
22nd December 2023
Cornwall Council services over the festive period…
… and have you been asked to take part in the upcoming Cornwall Residents’ Energy Programme?View full news item
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20th December 2023
Planning application for Morval Parish
New home proposed on barn siteView full news item
16th December 2023
Job opportunities in the New Year…
and timely advice from Cornwall Fire and Rescue ServiceView full news item
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12th December 2023
Community Speedwatch needs volunteers
Council-led initiative to improve accident ratesView full news item
10th December 2023
Volunteer this Christmas
Can you or your family make time to see that no-one spends this Christmas cold, hungry or alone?View full news item
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4th December 2023
Top tips for keeping warm and well this winter…
… and a change of date for this month’s Parish Council meetingView full news item
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21st November 2023
Free parking in Cornwall Council car parks
Special ‘Small Business Saturday’ includes ‘Pay and Display’ offer View full news item
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17th November 2023
Parish play area scheme progresses
Morval Parish Council bids for extra money in addition to its own reservesView full news item
13th November 2023
Trenode children help lead Remembrance tributes
‘Heaven’s tears’ for the fallen of Morval ParishView full news item
11th November 2023
Remembrance Sunday plans across Cornwall
Your chance to comment on how social housing is allocatedView full news item
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10th November 2023
Councillors attempt to unravel development process
Sorting the planning field wheat from the administrative chaff…View full news item
9th November 2023
Remembrance Sunday
Don’t forget this Sunday at the War Memorial, MorvalView full news item
5th November 2023
Don’t fool with fireworks
Timely advice from Cornwall’s fire-fightersView full news item
Cornwall Council’s latest ‘Stay In Touch’ newsletter
2nd November 2023
How to find help during the cost of living crisis
An estimated 13-million people across the Uk are thought to be struggling to pay their billsView full news item
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1st November 2023
Tonight's Parish Council meeting is POSTPONED
Storm Ciarán forecast warning heededView full news item
27th October 2023
Back garden forest free tree giveaway
… and could your project be an award winnerView full news item
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19th October 2023
Celebrating young people in Cornwall
Arts co-operation results in youngsters’ well-being enhancementView full news item
www.arts-well.com
14th October 2023
Young people desperately seeking a ‘Forever Home’
… and news about Government support money and ‘cheaper’ prescription medsView full news item
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13th October 2023
‘Missing’ minutes could have led to hours… of head scratching!
Parish Council to tighten up agenda proceduresView full news item
11th October 2023
Police investigating road accident ‘patterns’ in Morval Parish
Terras Bridge ‘indiscriminate’ parking also under reviewView full news item
10th October 2023
What happens next for Trenode Field…
Parish talks produced no clear-cut answer to parish amenity’s futureView full news item
7th October 2023
Could you offer a home for a refugee from Ukraine?
… and the clock is ticking on booking school places for the September 2024 term intakeView full news item
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6th October 2023
Bridge and Ferry reserves running perilously low
Daily tolls will have to rise without government interventionView full news item
5th October 2023
County Planners taken to task over Widegates houses
Parish calls for elected committee to rule on Little Chimneys site expansionView full news item
4th October 2023
Green light for Widegates houses?
Parish asked to ‘Agree to Disagree’ with County PlannersView full news item
3rd October 2023
Planning appeal rules in favour of new home
Whitehall inspector dismisses County Council’s objectionsView full news item
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2nd October 2023
Your chance to help frame the next county budget
Keeping Cornwall updatedView full news item
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29th September 2023
New rubbish collection rotas coming in the New Year
But Morval will be unaffected (for now!) by new county-wide bins roll-outView full news item
28th September 2023
Councillor calls for urgent road safety measures
Cornish road said to be ‘more deadly’ than any other in countyView full news item
27th September 2023
County pledge to resolve school bus issues
Widegates complaints mirrored across CornwallView full news item
26th September 2023
County Council throws its weight behind national ‘STOPtober’ smoking campaign
… and other objectives behind Cornwall Council’s ‘Together for Families’ missionView full news item
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22nd September 2023
Cornish charity needs to raise £1m
Can you be a Good Samaritan?View full news item
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21st September 2023
Looe Police Station ‘front office’ to re-open
County councillor also calls for more police in South East CornwallView full news item
20th September 2023
Widegates ‘Play Park’ meeting this Saturday
Monthly parish council meeting also hears about car parking charges, road safety, Tamar crossing tolls and Trenode school fieldView full news item
19th September 2023
Banning plastic-based wet wipes
South West Water backs Minister’s schemeView full news item
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10th September 2023
Hosepipe ban to end later this month
Colliford Reservoir is at 57 per cent storage – up 19 per cent on this time last yearView full news item
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3rd September 2023
Covid and Flu vaccinations this autumn
Latest information from Cornwall CouncilView full news item
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25th August 2023
Planning a BBQ this weekend
Hygiene tips on the menu… although, clearly, we haven't looked at the weather forecast!View full news item
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24th August 2023
We’re talking rubbish…
…and Bank Holiday MondaysDownload document (pdf)
22nd August 2023
Helping families cope with exam stress…
… together with some other timely tipsView full news item
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18th August 2023
Planting a tree for every resident in Cornwall
Keeping parishioners updated View full news item
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15th August 2023
Keeping You Update with Cornish matters
Here's your chance to have a say on GREEN energy plus… concessionary bus passes, industrial action update, and Cornwall's ‘Start for Life’ pointers…Download document (pdf)
28th July 2023
Is the cost of living affecting your access to healthcare?
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27th July 2023
It’s Country Fete time!
FINGERS crossed the weather is improving just in time for this Sunday’s major event in the Morval Parish calendar … the Morval and Widegates Country Fete (Sunday, July 30) in the grounds of the Metherell Gard offices by the War Memorial in Morval.Starting at 1.00 pm, the afternoon will be raising funds for St Petrocs and Baby Basics Cornwall (Liskeard).Attractions are likely to include a Dog Show, Live Music, Tombola, Stalls, Refreshments, BBQ and licensed bar.Free entertainment, free entry, freView full news item
27th July 2023
Introducing our new chairman
MORVAL Parish Council’s new chairman, Andy Jackson, says he is pleased to have been given the opportunity of representing the parish.
Born and raised in rural Oxfordshire, where his mother and father were landlords of The Swan Inn (Ascott under Wychwood), Andy always wanted to join the Army so it came as no shock when, on May 3, 1983, he reported to Woolwich Barracks to start 16 weeks of basic training, followed by six weeks of trade training.
‘That was where my life changed for evView full news item
22nd July 2023
Trenode Field open meeting
DESPITE atrocious weather a number of residents attended the Village Hall, Widegates (Saturday, July 22) to express views on possible long-term uses of the council-owned field behind Trenode CoE Primary school.Some years ago now the council bought the land with the intention, inter alia, of providing car parking and a safer pick-up/drop-off area for parents visiting the school. Sadly, on that occasion, those ideas found little favour with Cornwall Council’s highways department.A dedicated play aView full news item
21st July 2023
Devon & Cornwall Railcard is now available online
… plus other latest news from Cornwall County CouncilKeeping Cornwall Updated.pdf (pdf)
7th July 2023
No Parish Council Meeting in August
Please note the next Parish Council meeting will take place in September.12th May 2023
Parish Councillor Vacancy
The Parish Council currently has one vacancy which it would like to fill by co-option at the earliest opportunity.
As you will be acting purely on behalf of ALL the Local Community living within the parish, this is an exciting opportunity to have a say on issues affecting your parish and help to shape its future.
If you would like to find out more about the role of a parish councillor, please contact the Clerk for an informal discussion.
Formal applications should be addressed to the Clerk. Closing date 28th June.
11th May 2023
King's Coronation Celebration
As we all know the 6th of May was King Charles III coronation and what a fantastic day it was. On the 7th of May widegates reading room held their celebratory tea party on the green and I would just like to show my appreciation for the hard work that was carried out to make the day a huge success. It was great chance for the community to come together & celebrate which they did in style!
A big thank you once again should go to Andrew Chudleigh who just seems to be everywhere when an event is being organised, and to the Hall committee for their commitment & hard work on the day and prior in organising, also to Dianna Freeman who made the fabulous Union Jack cake which I will admit to having had a few slices! To everyone in the community for the trays of sandwiches, cakes and delicious things that were made & shared. It all helped to bring the community together and showed what can be achieved. Lastly to everyone that stayed behind afterwards and helped with the clean up, it was very much appreciated.
23rd April 2023
New Noticeboard
This weekend has seen the long anticipated installation of the new noticeboard on Widegates village green.
Our thank to those who turned out in the less than ideal weather to get this task completed, especially Andrew Chudleigh.
If you wish to display a notice please email clerk@morvalparishcouncil.org or call 07773 062 174.23rd April 2023
Parish Council Annual Meeting
This years' Annual Meeting will take place at Widegates Village Hall on Wednesday 10th May at 7pm, to be immediately followed by the regular monthly meeting.25th November 2022
Morval NDP Referendum Result
Declaration of result of poll (pdf)
27th October 2022
FREE Defibrillator Training
ALL WELCOME
Wednesday 23rd November, 7 – 8:30PM
Widegates Village Hall
You may be aware that we currently have three defibrillators in our Parish. Why not come along and learn how to use them, just in case of emergency.Free Defib Training (pdf)
20th October 2022
Morval Neighbourhood Plan - Notice of Referendum
A Referendum will be held on Thursday, 24th November 2022 to decide the question:
“Do you want Cornwall Council to use the
neighbourhood plan for Morval Parish to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood
area?” Notice of Referendum (pdf)
6th June 2022
A message from your Vice Chairman...
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the parish who attended the fantastic Jubilee celebrations over the past weekend.
Further to this a very big thank you to the people who went out of their way to organise the events , baking and cooking, sandwich making and of course burger flipping to each & every one of you , your efforts are very much appreciated
Kindest regards
Andrew Jackson
Vice Chairman Morval Parish Council
1st June 2022
Have Your Say on Local Bus Services
There is a meeting at Sheviock Memorial Hall on Monday 20th June at 6pm. Attend to show your support and get the best possible outcome for the area.1st June 2022
Have Your Say - Meet the Leader of Cornwall Council
There is a meeting on Tuesday 19th July at 7pm at Public Hall in Liskeard.
You are requested to email your question, before the start of the meeting, to haveyoursay@cornwall.gov.uk or simply let someone know on arrival.
If you don’t have a question to ask but keen to listen to the discussion you are very welcome – just turn up on the night.6th May 2022
Support for those struggling with money
As the cost of living increases nationally, Cornwall Council has pulled together information about the wide range of help and support available to residents in Cornwall (https://cornwall.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8b22106188babc3bc72a50b07&id=d9f844eeea&e=3420d0621c) .
The I’m worried about money (https://cornwall.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8b22106188babc3bc72a50b07&id=e1210eb915&e=3420d0621c) page on the Council’s website includes information and links to support provided through the authority and its partner organisations.
This includes everything from debt advice and job-seeking to emergency food provision, council tax discounts and crisis grants for people who suddenly find themselves struggling.
5th May 2022
Event for Ukraine Refugees
Event in Looe Library Saturday 14th May at 10 – 12pm9th February 2022
Queen's Platinum Jubilee
The Parish Council have decided to purchase commemorative mugs for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and distribute them to all children in the Parish up to primary school age. If you are not on Facebook please contact the clerk if you would like a mug(s) for your children.21st September 2021
Let’s Talk Homes - Housing Survey
The homes we live in affects every aspect of our lives.
Cornwall Council are starting to review the current Housing Strategy* for Cornwall and have some further questions they want to ask of residents, stakeholders, organisations and anyone interested in housing. The answers to these will help them prepare a draft strategy that they will be more formally consulting on this winter.
Please visit the ‘Let’s Talk Homes’ https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/housing-strategy and fill out the survey ‘What Challenges do we face? What should our Priorities and Objectives be?’ by 5pm Monday 8th November 2021.
The draft Housing Strategy will be formally consulted on towards the end of the year with a view that this be approved at Council in April 2022.
Plans are being made to engage with Council Members through the Overview & Scrutiny function alongside colleagues in Planning Policy, Local Transport and Economic Development to ensure that all our emerging Strategies are consistent and complimentary.
*The Housing Strategy is a strategic partnership document and describes what their priorities will be for homes over the next five years and beyond.
14th September 2021
Feedback for Future of Peninsula Transport
The deadline for feedback is Friday 17 September.
The vision is available on this website: http://www.peninsulatransport.org.uk/our-vision/
The short feedback survey is available here https://plymouth-consult.objective.co.uk/public/transport/peninsula_transport_12nd September 2021
Parish Councillor Vacancy
If you are interested in getting paid to support the Local Community and, at the same time, would like a good introduction to working within a Local Authority environment, this may be what you are looking for.Further details available via the current Clerk. Closing date 22nd September.28th July 2021
Widegates Village Hall to reopen
The Reading Room and Village Hall Committee are pleased to announce the opening of the Hall as from the 1st August 2021.
There are still some measures in place for safe use until further notice.
Please contact the Chair, Ann Chudleigh or Sue Aunger for any help that you require.28th May 2021
Opportunity Knocks - Parish Clerk Vacancy
If you are interested in getting paid to support the Local Community and, at the same time, would like a good introduction to working within a Local Authority environment, this may be what you are looking for.
Further details available via the current Clerk.12th April 2021
Election of Parish Councillors
Please find attached the list of persons who have been successfully nominated to serve the community of Morval Parish with effect from 10th May 2021.
There still remains one vacancy which can be filled via co-option, after the 10th May. Please contact the Clerk should you be interested in joining the team.Download document (pdf)
8th April 2021
Widegates - Speed Monitoring
A speed watch was conducted in the village between 8:00am and 8:30am on the 31st March. A total of 68 vehicles were monitored and out of those one vehicle was recorded doing 39mph. The registered keeper of the vehicle has been contacted.
There will be more of these, so if you drive above the limit WATCH OUT!
A separate report stated that it is mainly locals doing the speeding.26th March 2021
Farriers Way - Development
The parish clerk has been advised that a new contractor has been appointed to complete the works. This follows the inactivity on site since the liquidation of the previous builders.
They will start on Monday 29th March, and the contract is for 12 weeks which means that the last homes should be built by the end of June.22nd March 2021
NEWS FLASH - Notice of Election - Election of Parish Councillors
Could you be a PARISH COUNCILLOR and take a lead in providing services in your community?
Are you a team player with a 'can do attitude', someone who says "I can do this, I want to enrich and protect the parish we live in"?
If so, now is the time to do something about it, the door is now open, but will close again on 8th April. Take ACTION TODAY!View full news item
Visit website
21st March 2021
NEWS FLASH - Notice of Election - Election of Councillors for Cornwall Council
On the 6th May you will have the right to vote for your preferred Cornwall Council Councillors.
Please go to the Documents tab and you will find the details in the Notices section.21st March 2021
NEWS FLASH - Notice of Election - Election of the Police and Crime Commissioner
On the 6th May you will have the right to vote for your preferred Police and Crime Commissioner.
Please go to the Documents tab and you will find the details in the Notices section.8th March 2021
Changes to Lockdown
England is still in a national lockdown. You must stay at home, leaving only where permitted by law, and follow the rules in this guidance.View full news item
7th March 2021
Parish - Rights of Way
Councillors are currently looking at improving the various rights of way we have in the parish and would value your support in identifying ways they can be improved. If you walk the footpaths please speak to your Councillors or contact the Clerk.9th October 2020
NDP Update and Consultation
Progress report!
The NDP Steering Group had a very positive meeting with members of the Parish Council last week and were able to agree some final details in the draft plan, so it is close to being ready for submission to Cornwall Council and the independent examiner.
Parish Council decided not to include Trenode Field as a Local Green Space, as Councillors felt that this designation would hinder or delay future development of the space as a community asset. They will, however, consult with parishioners about any proposals for future use of the field.
A number of ideas raised by parishioners during the consultation process are not directly relevant to the current planning brief of the NDP, and have been listed by the Steering Group in an appendix of future projects. Many of these areas are in fact already being addressed by the Parish Council, so please refer to their website for updates.
Consultation Events:
Widegates Village Hall - Saturday 9th October 10am-12pm
Wednesday 20th October 10am-12pm
Saturday 23rd October 2pm-4pm
Saturday 30th October 10am-12pm
St Wenna's Church - Saturday 30th October 2pm-4pm
Wednesday 3rd November 2pm-4pm