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Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony

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Two representatives from Looe Town Council were honoured to attend the Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Cornwall Council’s Civic Office in Truro this week, at the kind invitation of the Chairman of Cornwall Council, Councillor Rob Nolan.
Deputy Mayor & Councillor Michala Powell and Councillor Chris Harwood, a former Royal Navy serviceman with 34 years of dedicated service, proudly represented Looe.
They joined representatives from councils across Cornwall, along with senior Royal Navy personnel and Armed Forces veterans. The ceremony was led by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO OBE.
The occasion was further enhanced by a wonderful performance from the Military Wives Choir of Culdrose and St Mawgan.
Councillor Chris Harwood said, ” It was a true honour to pay our respects and show our appreciation for the dedication and service of our nation’s Armed Forces.”
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June – July Looe Community News

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The June – July 2026 edition of Looe Community News, produced by Looe Development Trust is now live & available to read or download on our website.

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Welcome to Events & Communications Officer, Claire, to Looe Town Council Team

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Looe Town Council is pleased to welcome Claire as our new Events & Communications Officer.

Living locally, Claire already has a strong connection to Looe and enjoys spending time in the town with her family. She brings enthusiasm for the community and a passion for showcasing everything Looe has to offer.

Reflecting on her first week in the role, Claire said:

“It’s been a very enjoyable first week as Events & Communications Officer. I really enjoyed following the heritage trail and seeing the town through fresh eyes. I love digital marketing, and it’s been brilliant getting familiar with both the Town Council and Visit Looe social media channels and websites. I’m really excited about the opportunities we have to grow these and highlight what’s happening across the town.”

Claire looks forward to working with the community to promote everything Looe has to offer.

If you have any content you would like to be considered for sharing, please do get in touch at marketing@looetowncouncil.gov.uk.

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Looe Raft Race Returns This Sunday!

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Get ready for one of Looe’s most exciting and colourful events of the summer, the Looe Raft Race 2026 is back this Sunday 21st June from 11:30am!

Organised in support of the RNLI, this much-loved community event promises plenty of fun, creativity, and a bit of competitive spirit as teams take to the water in their homemade rafts.

What to Expect

Expect a fantastic atmosphere along the river as teams of all ages paddle their way through the course, showcasing imaginative raft designs, fancy dress, and plenty of determination. Whether they’re racing for glory or just for laughs, it’s always a brilliant event for spectators.

With crowds lining the riverside and cheering on participants, it’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday in Looe.

Supporting a Great Cause

The raft race proudly supports the RNLI Lifeboats, helping raise vital funds for the lifesaving work they do along our coastline.

Plan Your Visit

Don’t Miss It!

Whether you’re entering a team, supporting friends and family, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the Looe Raft Race is always a highlight of the town’s events calendar.

Come along, cheer on the crews, and enjoy a fun-filled day by the water!

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Another Successful Looe Food & Drink Festival

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The weather couldn’t have been better for Sunday’s Looe Food & Drink Festival.  After the disappointment of the storm-hit cancellation in 2025, it was a joy to see the festival return—bigger, brighter, and basking in sunshine all day long.

With 27 stalls offering everything from fudge, cakes and artisan cheeses to biltong and local honey, there was no shortage of treats to tempt visitors. For those who couldn’t wait until they got home, loaded fries, crepes, curries and tacos were on hand to enjoy right there and then.

On such a warm day, refreshments were in high demand, and festival‑goers were well catered for with Looe Valley Vineyard wines, local cider, fresh lemonade, and even a proper cup of Cornish Tea to keep thirst at bay.

The large marquee on Buller Quay hosted an impressive line‑up of chef demonstrations throughout the day, kicking off with Ben Palmer and James Strawbridge.  Ben spoke about how fortunate we are in Cornwall to have such exceptional fresh produce on our doorstep—including the seafood he watches come in on the boats from his window before cooking it the very same day at The Sardine Factory.

Adding to the atmosphere, St Pinnock’s Band performed beautifully in the Mariners’ Garden, providing the perfect soundtrack to a relaxed summer afternoon.

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Looe Town Council was delighted to support the Looe Food & Drink Festival once again. Congratulations to all the organisers and marshals for delivering such a fantastic event.

LOOE FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2026

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The much-anticipated Looe Food and Drink Festival this Sunday the 14th June is the culinary event of Looe’s year, opening at 10am until 5pm.

Featuring the  very best of South West produce, it’s a foodie’s perfect day out. Come along and browse the artisan stalls of food and beverages, watch live demonstrations from professional chefs and soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying scenic Buller Quay.

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This year there is an extensive programme of demonstrations, starting at 11am which will be hosted by Ed Hughes and Sam Lyne:

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Chef Line up: 

11.00 am :Ben Palmer and James Strawbridge

11.50 am: Jude Kereama and Andi Tuck

12.40 pm: Chris Eden and Guy Owen

13.30 pm: Charlie Walters and Paul Welburn

14.20 pm: Fred Alsop and Ayesha Kalaji

15.10 pm: Stephane Delourme and Nikos Oikonomopoulos

16.00 pm: Ben Palmer and Tom Lodge

Which of the chefs’ demonstrations are you most excited to see?

 

Artisan traders who will be attending include:

Edwards’s Fudge Kitchen, Cornish Biltong, Cold n Rolled, Cornish Garlic Company, Sarahs Cake shop, Fish Smith, Martins Dairy, Mor foods, Cornish Gouda, Looe Valley Vinyard, Marbelle foods, Big Pan Parties, Cornish Chillis, home farm, Cornish sea salt, Looe Valley Vinyard, Crepe Cornwall, Cornish Chocolate, Unleashed Pizza, Simply the Zest, The Cornish Cheese Company, Smashems, Beetlejuice, Looe Arb, Cornish Tea, Biteme Street Food, Ripe Cider and Boddingtons.

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If you missed enjoying the best of Cornish produce due to the cancellation of the Royal Cornwall Show last Saturday, you could find it in Looe instead!

Cornwall Hospice Pop up Shop and Information Drop in.

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Come along and learn more about the vital work Cornwall Hospice does for our community. Meet the team and even pick up something nice from their pop up shop.

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Notice of Vacancy in East Looe Ward

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Due to a recent Councillor resignation, we have a vacancy for a Town Councillor in the East Looe ward.

Residents have the right to request an election and should do so by contacting Cornwall Council in writing – either in person or by post – at Proper Officer, Electoral Services, 0E, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY by 15th June 2026. There will be an election if ten or more residents request one. If there isn’t an election, the vacancy will be filled by co-option and we will be inviting applications at a later date.

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A Message from The Mayor

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Hello,

I’m Stephen, Mayor of Looe.  I would very much like to invite you to the Parish Assembly next Tuesday the 19th of May, at The Millpool Centre at 6pm.  Following that there will be the Annual Town Meeting with refreshments to follow, so at the Parish Assembly you can raise any subjects about Looe that you would like to, so come and talk to a real live audience of Councillors & Officers and raise the subjects you would like to raise.

If there are complaints, that’s fine, we’ll address those too, if there are great new ideas for the town come and tell us, so spread the word! See you there!

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An Evening with Looe and Liskeard Firefighters

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On Wednesday Looe Town Council Mayor Stephen Remington and Councillors Chris Harwood, Abbas Matini and George Ingham attended Looe Fire Station for a station tour which clearly demonstrated the facilities and equipment available to the very well trained and enthusiastic team to help them keep the town safe.

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Looe Town Council would like to thank Looe Fire Brigade and Liskeard Firefighters, who were able to send some of their fire team staff for an evening to learn about their skills and challenges whilst demonstrating the new fire equipment and the state of the art high tech water tanker.

Councillors were invited to try out the working breathing apparatus and Cllrs Ingham and Harwood agreed to have a go. Cllr Harwood’s long career in the Royal Navy meant he was more than familiar with wearing it but for Cllr Ingham it was a new experience.

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The detailed brief of the equipment carried on the main fire engine was very impressive, which demonstrated the huge extent of safety assistance and relief work the team are fully capable of delivering. Beyond extinguishing fires, the engine also carries ‘jaws of life’ cutters for use in road traffic accidents and pumps to relieve flooding.

Whilst Looe Fire Station has a resilient team at the moment, the service is always looking for new recruits to maintain this essential service. If you are interested in a rewarding and fulfilling career as a firefighter or a volunteer firefighter please visit the links below.

fire@cornwall.gov.uk

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire-and-rescue-service/service-careers/on-call-firefighter/