Mayor Cllr Tony Smith attended the Army Cadet open day this weekend at Looe Detachment, showing his support for the young cadets and their commitment to the community.
The event offered a chance for the public to learn more about the opportunities the Army Cadet Force provides. If you are/know someone who may be interested in joining the cadets the application page can be found here: https://armycadets.com/cadet-more-info?unitId=1706&unitName=Looe%20Platoon
Looe Development Trust is leading a project in partnership with Looe Town Council and The Boundless Trust to provide a wheeled sports facility (WSF) / skatepark in Looe. The following statement provides the latest information on the project & its progress:
A site, at the far end of the Millpool car park has been offered by Cornwall council and all 3 organisations have been working hard behind the scenes over the past 2 years to deliver this project. There have been many hurdles to address but real progress towards making this project a reality has been made.
Previously, open days were held in Looe to showcase the design created jointly by Maverick and Looe Youth. This street style circuit remains the preferred design.
Looe Town Council have been negotiating with Cornwall Council who own the site to provide it on an acceptable lease to the town. The agreement for this is now inching towards a positive conclusion. In addition, they have been discussing a user group and how to deal with day-to-day issues with The Boundless Trust.
This week Looe Development Trust submitted an application on behalf of the working group for pre-planning advice to Cornwall council in respect of this site. This is a tangible and important step forward in making the dream of a skatepark a reality for Looe.
Once the pre application advice has been received from the Planning department, the working group will consider the recommendations with a view to then shortly submitting a full application.
As soon as the full application is submitted, Looe Development Trust will host more open sessions to give people the opportunity to view the plans and to encourage their support through positive comments on the Planning portal. The Boundless Trust propose to hold sessions to help support those with limited access to the internet so that their comments can also be included.
This has been a slow and painstaking negotiation between all parties to get the project to this point. LDT are grateful for the support of Looe Town Council, Boundless Trust and Cornwall Council. We realise that this on the surface has taken a very long time to get to this point, but this is a complex project requiring negotiations and undertakings between all parties.
Looe Development Trust are also grateful for the patience and understanding of Looe Youth and all those who want to see a skatepark/WSF in Looe. All parties remain committed to this project and to bringing it to a positive conclusion.
We must acknowledge that our community cupboard was looking a little sad, & not being utilised to its full potential. Therefore, we have decided to send it off for its next adventure!
Thanks to a wonderful collaboration with Looe Shedders, we are excited to announce that the cupboard will be transformed into a tool facility at the NHS allotment—a space designed to support individuals in our community who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Stay tuned for more updates as Looe Shedders brings this vision to life!
We’ve had a fantastic week filled with creative activities—writing poetry, crafting clay monsters, threading Halloween charm bracelets, and painting spooky masterpieces!
Pumpkin Poetry hosted by JT Scott
Creepy crafts hosted by Library team
Special thanks to local author JT Scott for leading an inspiring writing workshop, and to our amazing library team for hosting the Creepy Crafts activities. Biggest thanks of all to the wonderful children who came, created, and made it such a memorable week!
– Looe Town Council
Happy Halloween!
The last day of the month means the monthly Wasson is now live on our website! Visit Community > What’s on in Looe.
Explore local activities and events happening throughout the month of November, link below.
An update on the A38 Saltash Tunnel Technology upgrade:
The following information has been provided by National Highways. To read the latest copy visit: A38 Saltash Tunnel technology upgrade – National Highways
National Highways are undertaking a major modernisation upgrade of the A38 Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall. This represents a £25 million investment to improve journeys and maintain the safe operation of the tunnel for many years to come.
These essential upgrade works will help to:
National Highways have been undertaking preparatory works within the tunnel over the past year. This includes:
These works will continue over the coming months as planned. The preparatory works should also help to prevent future delays with the scheme as possible, unforeseen issues will have been identified and resolved during these works.
Most of these preparatory works can be completed with the tunnel open for traffic. However, we will need carry out some of the works under nighttime tunnel closures. National Highways will provide advance notice of these closures when dates are confirmed. As with any complex scheme, dates are subject to change while commercial and programming decisions are finalised.
Until these final details have been confirmed National Highways won’t be starting the civils work required on the approaches to the tunnel and the Tamar Bridge. While this means they won’t be starting this phase as soon as they’d hoped, they will still be moving forward with the preparatory works.
National Highways are now fine tuning the programme of works for the scheme which includes the associated traffic management plans. The works will continue to be phased, and we will share full details as soon possible.
Current proposed key dates and traffic management
Please note, these are subject to change as the programme and approach is refined.
Early 2025 to late 2025
Summer 2025 for 5 months
‘The Switch-off’. The tunnel and bridge will no longer operate on a tidal flow basis.
Fixed lanes will be in operation with clear directions for each lane, until work is complete. More details about the works including weeknight tunnel closures, lane closures, and speed restrictions, will be available on our dedicated webpage as the scheme progresses: nationalhighways.co.uk/saltashtunnel
If you have any questions, call National Highways on 0300 123 5000 or email info@nationalhighways.co.uk Please note: all enquiries should be directed to National Highways, and not to Tamar Bridge which is independently owned and operated by Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council.
Frequently Asked Questions Polperro Road Closure:
Q: Who is responsible for the road closure?
A: Cornwall Highways are managing this road closure and providing information about the closure in place.
Q: When will the work commence?
A: This is scheduled to be in place from Monday 4th November to Friday 20 December. The workforce will be onsite 7:30am-11pm. The road will remain closed on weekends.
Q: What work is scheduled?
A: Wall stabilisation works.
Q: Why is this necessary?
A: The work needs to be carried out ASAP as poor winter conditions may cause further damage to the wall.
Q: Why can’t two-way traffic lights be implemented?
A: The entire road space is needed to operate this work safely and efficiently.
Q: What happens about the emergency services?
A: Access for the school & college bus services will be maintained from Mon- Friday during the following times.
7.30am – 8.30am
3.15pm – 3.45pm
5.30pm – 6.00pm
Emergency Services: Access will be maintained while the workforce is on-site and all emergency services are aware of arrangements.
Q: What happens about the buses?
A: Access for the school & college bus services will be maintained from Mon- Friday during the following times.
7.30am – 8.30am
3.15pm – 3.45pm
5.30pm – 6.00pm
Go Cornwall have issued a revised timetable at:looe tt_2024-10-10-11-03-20
School buses operated by Go Cornwall can be used by the public.
Q: Is Looe Bridge Closed?
A: No, Looe Bridge remains open. a closure is in place for 30 mins on 29th November for the annual lantern parade.
Q: I’m concerned West Looe Hill will not be safe.
A: Cornwall Highways have assured that West Looe Hill is NOT a direct diversion for Polperro Road. Due to its length, width and historic nature it is NOT a suitable diversion route and will not be used as one. Diversion routes can be viewed in the signed order here: Signed Order & Alternative routes document, or by accessing the signed order pdf on https://one.network/.
Looe Town Council note the directed site https://one.network/ has caused some confusion as a diversion route via West Looe Hill is present for the works on North Road, West Looe. This is NOT a diversion route for Polperro Road.
Q: I know someone who cannot access these road closures online:
A: Our Facebook and website communications are the most efficient way to keep the town informed, and the use of third-party websites allows time sensitive information to remain accurate and informative. If you know someone who has no internet access or cannot find the information you are looking for you can call Cornwall Council Roads, Parking and Transport on 0300 1234 222.
In addition, Cornwall Highways has provided the following document:A387 West Looe – November 2024You can visit Looe Library & Community Hub to view a printed version of the latest documents.
Looe Town Council will post further information as it becomes available to us.
Full Council Meeting will commence today:
Date: 21st October 2024
Location: Council Chambers, Looe Library & Community Hub
Time: 6pm
You can read the agenda here: https://www.looetowncouncil.gov.uk/town-council/agendas-and-minutes#tab-id-3
This is a PUBLIC meeting and open to everyone. If you wish to attend, please contact enquiries@looetowncouncil.gov.uk or ring 01503 262255.
This meeting will be conducted in compliance with Looe Town Council’s Standing Orders and the Councillors Code of Conduct.
