Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
Location: Sandplace Road, St Martin
Timing: 19th June 2024 to 20th June 2024 (24 hours)
Reason for Emergency Closure: pole in danger of collapse
Contact: Chris Slater at Freeflow Traffic Management – Tel: 07971 142611.
The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:
On 14th June, 2024 we had the pleasure of attending The Royal Navy passing out parade at HMS Raleigh. Lily, who lives in Looe, completed her initial 10-week Navy training which involved numerous physical team challenges such as; assault course, obstacle course, fitness training, navigation training across Dartmoor, a naval swimming test and the most physical and demanding of all, the stretcher run, carrying an 80 kilo dummy on a stretcher at pace around the camp.
The training also included marching and weapon drill, firefighting, flood prevention, first aid, kit inspections and general Naval academic training. At the end of this arduous but rewarding 10-week training period, Lily attended the passing out parade alongside her fellow class recruits, an event that marked the successful completion of Initial Royal Navy Training. She will now attend her part 2 training in her chosen specialisation before being made available for her first sea appointment.
Lily aged 18, kindly spoke to us about her experience stating that ‘I’ve always wanted to join the Navy because of the travel opportunities and sense of adventure. When I was younger, I looked up to people in the Navy, but never really thought it was possible for me until around Secondary School. There were both high and low points on the journey so far, but it has all been worth it!’ Lily’s Mum, Mel said ‘I am immensely proud of Lily for following her dream, 12 months ago they claimed her medically unfit to join, yet here she is passing out!’ Lily is now hoping to train as a Sea Spec in the next steps of her training with ambitions to have a long-lasting career within the Royal Navy.
Lily & Mum Mel at HMS Raleigh
Throughout this process Lily was trained and looked after by a professional team of training instructors within her allocated division. She also received strong moral support from mum and family as well as from her divisional Mentors Dave Gregory and Chris Harwood. Chris an is ex Royal Navy Officer and Looe Town Councillor who volunteers at HMS Raleigh to provide the additional support for the trainees and families wherever required. Chris stated ‘Having served in the Royal Navy for 34 years which included similar initial Naval training and a spell at Raleigh as a Part 1 Training Officer I can fully engage with what the recruits are undertaking and the huge rewards and emotion that come with the Passing Out Parade in front of their family and friends. Well done Lily’.
Chris, Lily and Mel at HMS Raleigh
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
Location: Bodrigan Road, East Looe
Timing: 5th July 2024 to 5th July 2024 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on 0370 0500 792, email: surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk
The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:
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)
Reason for Emergency Closure: repair burst main
Contact: South West Water on 0344 346 2020
The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:
As a continued tribute to DDay80 Looe Town Councillor, Chris Harwood (pictured right) hosted a Veterans D Day Coffee morning at Looe Library and Community Hub today! An opportunity for veterans past and present to sit down, have a coffee and a chat.
Chris Harwood, fellow Navy Veteran took the time to organise the day alongside councillor and Army veteran Armand Toms (pictured left), expressing the importance of remembering Looe’s wartime history.
Pictured (front) Chris during Navy Career.
The Coffee Morning took place in the council chambers, in the room, a large plaque originally presented to the council as recognition for the adoption of Motor Launch 140 during warship week 1942. Interestingly, Motor Launch 140 was a ship built by Frank Curtis, whose boat yard sat at the western edge of Millpool Car Park in Looe!A photo of the ship was on display for the coffee morning guests, alongside a selection of D day literature provided by our library team.
Plaque in Recognition of Warship Week 1942.
Come and join us tomorrow for the free event Veterans D Day Coffee Morning on Tuesday 11th June at 10am until 12pm here at Looe Library and Community Hub.
We visited The Royal Cornwall Show this weekend to check in on Oars Of Thunder a group from Looe Rowing Club who are taking up the challenge of rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in the World’s Toughest Row for RNLI!
Nat, Harry, Sally and Kim kindly showed us around the boat that will be taking on the Atlantic and gave an insight in to the sleeping arrangements, emergency kit, food, and water stores!
This is an ‘oarsome’ challenge, for a fantastic charity! If you would like to learn more about how you can support the team head over to their website at: www.oarsofthunder.co.uk
Looe Town Council is recruiting for a Deputy Clerk
Are you looking for a management role at the heart of the local community?
Are you a strong team player and experienced service and facility manager?
The Role of Deputy Clerk is an excellent opportunity for an innovative individual with excellent problem solving and communication skills.
The Deputy Clerk is responsible for the effective day to day administration of the Council’s assets, resources, contracts, and services.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a track record of achievement in delivering high quality services and facilities. Attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities and excellent leadership skills are essential.
If you would like to find out more, please call or email our recruitment consultant at the Local Government Resource Centre – Steve Milton on 07701032010 or email steve.milton@lgrc.uk
The recruitment pack and application form can be downloaded here
Closing date: 14th July 2024 (Midnight). Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24th July 2024.
Last night at 9:15pm the beacon at Wooldown was ignited as Looe paid tribute to veterans past and present. You will not be forgotten.
A huge thankyou to East Looe Town Trust for organising the event, and to Wally Scarah and his grandson for lighting the beacon.
A beautiful ceremony.
If you have been impacted by this event, or would just like a chat, on 11th June Looe Library and Community Hub will be hosting a veterans coffee morning 10am-12noon.
Our team at Looe in Bloom have been rather busy today! You may have spotted them in their van, collecting an abundance of flowers from outside the fire station to distribute across East and West Looe.
We are so grateful for the teams hard work and would like to thank them for keeping Looe looking lovely!
If you would like to know more about the team at Looe in Bloom, or fancy a chat they are hosting a talk at The Sardine Factory, 7pm,10th June! Refreshments will be available for purchase and there will even be a flower quiz!
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
