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Looe Town Council and Looe Business Forum are once again working together to support a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment in the town centre during the busy summer holiday season.

Through a joint funding initiative involving Looe Town Council and Looe Business Forum’s 40 member businesses, Phoenix Security has returned to Looe for the school summer holidays, providing an additional visible presence in the town.

The initiative aims to support local businesses, assist in reducing incidents of anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, and help ensure residents and visitors can enjoy everything Looe has to offer throughout the summer months.

Looe Mayor, Stephen Remington, said “Looe Town Council and Looe Business Forum will be working together once again over the summer to protect and promote our community as a great place in which to live, work, visit and invest.”

“We are pleased to support this collaborative initiative, which helps provide an additional reassuring presence in the town during the busy holiday period. Working together in this way benefits residents, businesses and visitors alike, while helping to maintain the welcoming atmosphere that Looe is known for.”

Chair of Looe Business Forum, Peter Friend, added “Looe Business Forum is appreciative of the support from Looe Town Council for their match-funding of the Town Centre Security Scheme once again this year. This is a co-funded project, made possible with the financial support of 40 local businesses, then matched by Looe Town Council.

We are delighted to be working with the team from Phoenix Security. Two members of their team will be present in Looe throughout the summer school holidays. Their team will help provide a safe & enjoyable town centre for both locals & visitors to Looe over the summer and support our member businesses to drive down instances of shop lifting and anti-social behaviour.”

Phoenix Security South West Ltd Managing Director, Charley Tasker, said: “We’re pleased to be back supporting the Looe community once again. Our team has already built a strong rapport with local shop owners, and they know we’re here to provide support whenever it’s needed. We’re proud to play our part in helping keep Looe a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable place for both residents and visitors.”

The partnership reflects a shared commitment between Looe Town Council, Looe Business Forum, local businesses and partner agencies to support the town during one of its busiest times of year, helping ensure Looe remains a welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.

Looe Town Council is reminding residents that the Residents’ Toilet Card Scheme remains available to those living within a PL13 postcode. The scheme provides convenient access to Looe Town Council public toilets for a one-off annual payment of £5, allowing up to 30 uses per month.

As part of changes being made to the toilet entry system, existing Residents’ Toilet Cards will no longer work and will need to be exchanged for a new card.

Both new and replacement cards are available from Looe Library & Community Hub. Residents applying for a new card or exchanging an existing card are asked to bring suitable identification with them.

The Residents’ Toilet Card Scheme helps ensure local residents have convenient and affordable access to public toilet facilities throughout the year.

Looe Town Council has installed a new CCTV system at key locations across the town, funded by the Council as part of its ongoing commitment to community safety.

The investment has been made to help deter crime and anti-social behaviour, support the protection of residents, businesses and visitors, and provide valuable assistance to the police when investigating incidents.

The new system provides upgraded technology and improved coverage of key locations across the town, enhancing the effectiveness of the CCTV network and supporting the monitoring of public spaces.

Looe Mayor, Stephen Remington, said “I’m very pleased that the Town Council has led the project to extend the town’s CCTV coverage to include the busy beach and promenade area. We are most grateful for East Looe Town Trust’s cooperation. Public safety is our main concern, and we will not hesitate to share any footage with the police if there is a repeat of the trouble we experienced in May. “

Trust Manager at East Looe Town Trust, Jane Day, added “East Looe Town Trust and Looe Town Council have a long history of working together for the good of the town, and the installation of CCTV on the seafront area is the latest collaboration.  East Looe Town Trust are delighted to support the town-wide CCTV system as it is a boost to keeping the whole town a welcoming and safe place for residents and visitors to enjoy.”

The Council hopes the upgraded system will provide reassurance to the public while acting as a visible deterrent to those who may seek to commit crime or cause disruption within the town.

Looe Town Council remains committed to investing in initiatives that support community safety and enhance the quality of life for all those who live, work and visit the town.

Looe Town Council recently completed a refurbishment of the front desk area at Looe Library & Community Hub, creating a brighter, more open and welcoming entrance for library users and visitors.

The improvements have enhanced the use of space and accessibility, making it easier for people to access the services and information available within the Library.

As part of the changes, the Tourist Information Point has been relocated inside the Library. This enables people to browse leaflets, discover local attractions and events, and receive information and advice all in one convenient location.

The Library continues to play an important role at the heart of the community, offering free membership with no identification required to join. Alongside its wide range of books and resources, it provides access to digital services, local information and community activities, ensuring there is something for everyone. In the colder months, it’s also a welcoming warm space.

The refurbishment reflects the Library’s ongoing commitment to providing a welcoming, accessible and multi-purpose space for residents and visitors alike.