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Guildhall Toilet Closure Notice – Friday 20th March – ALL DAY

Wednesday March 18th, 2026/in News /by Sharon Payne

Guildhall Toilet Closure Notice – Friday 20th March – ALL DAY

Please be advised that the the toilets near The Guildhall will be closed temporarily for repairs.

Alternative toilet facilities can be found at:

The Seafront, The Millpool and West Looe Quay.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding while we carry out necessary repairs.

The toilets will re-open on Saturday 21st March.

Looe Library Open late every Tuesday!

Thursday March 12th, 2026/in News /by Tegan

Big News, the library is now open 09:30-7pm on Tuesday evening so those who work 9-5pm can get reading! Meet the library and tourist information team below, you may spot some new faces!

Catherine- Community Hub Supervisor

I joined LTC in 2021 and I love my role supervising the library and hub. It is very rewarding work and a genuine privilege to serve our residents and visitors. I feel very lucky to lead and be part of an enthusiastic, creative and hard-working team. Together, we strive to develop and improve our service and continuously explore ways in which we can reach out to the wider community. I live in East Looe with my husband, our lovely Greek rescue dog and various family members who come and go. My work history is in art, interior design, libraries, primary teaching and education. I love meeting new people, coastal walks, friendly dogs, discovering interesting places, visiting local pubs and restaurants, reading (of course!), creating art, enjoying beautiful sea views and everything to do with Looe!

Donna – Community Hub Information Officer

I joined the Library and Community Hub team in 2022 and also work for the Town Council giving Admin support. I enjoy the variety of the two roles enabling a better understanding of the Town and surrounding areas. My background has predominantly been working with young children and early years professionals. I am enjoying meeting new people, exploring the coastal walks and the fantastic scenery, as well as reading, sewing, knitting and gardening and the occasional sea swim.

Tania – Community Hub Information Officer

I grew up in Looe before moving away for work in Manchester. I returned to Looe in 2017 with my husband Graham. I have worked in the Community Hub since 2021 undertaking library duties, dealing with Looe Town Council inquiries, and providing information to tourists as part of the Tourist Information Centre. I also update the events page on the Visit Looe website.

Sharon – Community Hub Information Officer

I have worked as part of the library team at Looe Town Council for almost four years. I was a bookseller for over 40 years and helped set up a community library in Leicestershire. I have also been a judge for the BBC’s ‘500 Words Competition’ for the past three years and am also on the steering group of Looe Festival of Words. Meeting lots of new people, whether they are tourists or live locally, means I am getting to learn a lot about the area. I really enjoy the variety of my job!

Clare – Community Hub Information Officer

After a successful 25-year career in the NHS and education/teaching, Clare joined the library team shortly after moving to Looe. Alongside working here in Looe Library, Clare also works as an Academic Librarian and Study Support Officer for a local HE college, bringing the best of both jobs to each one. Aside from her two main hobbies of reading and cross stitch, Clare loves getting out and about for walks in the woods and by the sea.

Holly – Community Hub Information Officer

As a child, I could be found every Thursday afternoon in the local library, deliberating between books. Then came the amnesia of adulthood; I forgot about the library, almost. For me, these shared spaces were replaced with shops. But with a bedroom bookcase on the brink of capitulation I reacquainted myself with the art of borrowing. Shortly after, I became a library volunteer, helping to shelve books on Thursday afternoons, oddly enough. As I’m sure you know, Looe library is run by interesting and interested people who have welcomed me to their team. I look forward to learning from and working amongst them.

Residents’ Survey – Land at Sunrising

Tuesday March 3rd, 2026/in News /by Town Clerk

As mentioned last week, we’d now like to hear your thoughts on whether the Town Council should consider taking on the land at Sunrising – please complete our short survey.

We will take all views into account when making a decision but the Council will still have to consider all the pros and cons including possible costs.

Thank you for taking the time to tell us what you think.

Spring has arrived in Cornwall!

Friday February 27th, 2026/in News /by Tegan

We’re delighted to share some wonderful seasonal news, spring has officially arrived in Cornwall! A sure sign of the season is the blooming of magnolia trees, and today the Cornwall bloomometer hit 100%! https://www.narehotel.co.uk/location/cornwall/bloomometer

Residents and visitors can enjoy these beautiful displays at a number of well-known gardens, including:

🌸 Trewidden Gardens

🌸Tregothnan Garden

🌸 Trebah Garden

🌸 Caerhays Castle Gardens

🌸The Lost Gardens of Heligan

🌸Trewithen Garden

We hope everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the changing season and the natural beauty Cornwall has to offer!

An Update: Land at Sunrising

Wednesday February 25th, 2026/in News /by Tegan

We are aware there has been some concern about the disposal of a piece of land at Sunrising by Cornwall Council as a public notice about the sale has now been published, as they are legally obliged to do.

“Looe Town Council was approached in early February by Cornwall Council about whether we’d be willing to take on the land. We responded to say that we would be interested and we have until early April to confirm yes or no. Cornwall Council has confirmed that no action will be taken until after our deadline.

In order to ensure we are acting according to the wishes of our community, we will be publishing a short survey next week asking for your thoughts on whether we should take ownership, and what it should be used for. One option is that nothing changes and it is left as a wildlife habitat.

Please look out for the survey next week and let us know your thoughts. Thank you.”

If you have any questions in the meantime, please direct them to enquries@looetowncouncil.gov.uk

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Monday February 23rd, 2026/in News /by Tegan

A reminder: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: B3253 From Junction South Of Cleese Farm To St Martins Road, St Martin, B3253 Between Bindown Court To Junction South Of Clease Vean, No Mans Land, B3253 Between The A387 Junction West Of Morview Road To Bindown Court, Widegates, Road From Junction East Of Coombe Farm To Junction North East Of Wilton Cottage, Widegates and Road From B3235 Junction South Of Bindown To A387, No Mans Land

Timing: 23rd February 2026 to 27th February 2026 (09:00 to 17:00 hours)

Reason for Emergency Closure: – provide a safe working area for Police

Contact: Inspector 1053 Jonathan Hollis at Devon & Cornwall Police – Tel: 01392 420320

The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

View on https://one.network/?tm=GB148605563

Flood Alert 18th Feb 2026

Wednesday February 18th, 2026/in Important Updates, News /by Tegan

Flood alert for South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head.

High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible over Thursday morning’s high tide.

Areas particularly at risk include low lying coastal communities.

The high tide at Plymouth on Thursday morning is at 06:57 AM, times of high water will vary along the coast. Forecast total high tide level is 2.66mAOD. Expect tide levels along the coast to be between 0.2 and 0.3 metres above tide table level. Strong Force 4 North-Westerly winds and offshore wave heights of up to 3m are forecast over the high tide.

Coastal conditions should ease for Thursday evening’s high tide.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water

Looe Town Council Visits RNLI Looe.

Friday February 13th, 2026/in News /by Tegan

Last night, Mayor Stephen Remington visited the RNLI Lifeboat Station alongside members of Looe Town Council to see first-hand the incredible work carried out by the volunteer crew and to explore how the Council can help support future opportunities.

It was a fantastic chance to learn more about the history of the RNLI and the dedication and sacrifice shown every day by its volunteers. A powerful reminder of just how central the RNLI is to life in Looe.

Councillors toured the kit room, got up close to the lifeboats, asked plenty of questions, and even tried on some of the specialist gear!

A huge thank you to the RNLI team for hosting us!

Planning Meeting 10th February

Monday February 9th, 2026/in News /by Tegan

Our next Planning Committee Meeting will take place tomorrow:

📆Tuesday 10th February
⏰6pm start
📍Council Chambers, The Millpool, PL13 2AF

The agenda and planning list can be found on our latest news post here: https://www.looetowncouncil.gov.uk/news/an-overview-of-meetings-february-to-march

🚨A reminder: Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings advertised.

Attached you can find a list of planning applications for your convenience. Decisions on Planning Applications are taken by Cornwall Council and all documents relating to these can be
found in the Planning section of www.cornwall.gov.uk. If you wish to formally comment on any applications, we encourage you to do so via Cornwall’s Planning Portal.