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Looe Lantern Parade 2025

Tuesday December 2nd, 2025/in News /by Tegan

Our annual lantern parade took place on Friday, and what a turn-out!

We were delighted to see so many people there. It was a truly magical evening, beautifully captured by the amazing Chris at Photonaut (PHOTONAUT)

We would like to give special thanks to a few wonderful organisations, including Looe Lions, Looe & Liskeard Radio, Reverend Ben, East Looe Town Trust, Looe Harbour Commissioners, Peter Friend, Looe Primary and of course, Santa and his elves!

We can’t wait to see you all next year, and we wish you a very merry festive season (more pictures on our Facebook page!)

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Council Meetings for December 2025.

Monday December 1st, 2025/in News /by Tegan

Dates for your diary, Council Meetings for December 2025.

All meetings are due to commence at 6pm & will take place in the council chambers, PL13 2AF. Agendas can be found here: Agendas and Minutes – Looe Town Council a minimum of three days in advance.

Tues 2nd December – Services, Assets & Community Committee

Tues 9th December- Planning Meeting

Mon 15th December – Finance & Strategy Meeting

Tues 16th December – Full Council Meeting

Due to capacity limits, if you wish to attend a meeting please register via enquiries@looetowncouncil.gov.uk

December 2025 Wasson Live

Monday December 1st, 2025/in News /by Tegan

The December Wasson is now live. A list of community events in & around Looe created by Looe Library and Community Hub.

Click the attachment to discover more: Wasson December new 2025

Our Fire Safety Awareness Course!

Wednesday November 26th, 2025/in News /by Tegan

This week, Sharon our Deputy Clerk, Catherine our Looe Library & Community Hub supervisor and Tegan our Content & Communications officer took part in Fire Safety Awareness with Practical Fire Extinguisher Training!

With thanks to Dave Wright from Tamar Safety for this very informative course & to Liskeard town council for hosting us! We thoroughly enjoyed it, although we look a little chilly!

2 days to go until Looe Lantern Parade!

Wednesday November 26th, 2025/in Important Updates, News /by Tegan

2 Days to Go: Annual Looe Lantern Parade!

Here’s everything you need to know:

6:10pm – Lantern Parade participants meet outside Looe Library and Community Hub

6:20pm – Parade starts from Millpool, crossing the bridge towards East Looe seafront

7:00pm – Live music on the seafront, Carol Service

7:20pm – Santa arrives from Watchtower

7:30pm – Light Switch-On

7:32pm – Fireworks & fire performance on the seafront

7:35-8:30pm PA music food & drink

8:30pm formal event closure.

Additional Information:

Free parking is available at Millpool from 4:00pm.

Rolling road closure from 6:30–7:00pm across the bridge towards the seafront, affecting Fore Street. Temporary traffic lights may cause delays during this time to ensure safety of participants please plan your journey in advance.

Fireworks will be part of the event; please keep dogs on leads and be mindful of surroundings.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Our Christmas Tree Has Arrived!

Thursday November 20th, 2025/in News /by Tegan

Did someone say Christmas? Looe Town Council is delighted to share some festive news with our residents, our brand-new Christmas tree has arrived in the Mariners Garden, with thanks to Arborcure Tree & Landscape specialists!

We’re pleased to report that Santa’s elves have been in touch and will be visiting Looe over the next few weeks to decorate the tree and bring a touch of North Pole magic to the garden.

Don’t forget that our annual Christmas Light Switch-On and the much-loved Looe Lantern Parade will take place on Friday, 28 November.

Lantern Parade begins: from 6:20pm (walking across Looe Bridge to the Seafront)
Christmas Lights Switch-On & Fireworks: 7:30pm (look out for Santa)

We invite all residents and visitors to come along, join the festivities, and help us welcome the start of the Christmas season in Looe.

Remembrance Day 2025

Tuesday November 11th, 2025/in News /by Tegan

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we will remember them.

Today is Remembrance Day, a day to remember and honour those who have sacrificed.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Remembrance Day service on Sunday including the Looe Army Cadet Force & Mayor’s cadet, St Pinnock’s Band, Royal British Legion, Reverend Ben and our amazing young mace bearers, who may well be the youngest in Cornwall!

Your presence and support is appreciated.

Lest We Forget

(with thanks to Richard Field & Paul Hockaday for photos attached)

Roadworks Update Polperro Road

Monday November 10th, 2025/in Important Updates, News /by Tegan

We are aware that the temporary traffic lights on Polperro road are on occasion, failing out of hours. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

These roadworks are the responsibility of Wales & West Utilities who have kindly provided us with the following information:

Anyone can call Core Highways to report an issue, especially if it happens at a time when the Town Council offices are closed.

Out of hours call: 0330 0433030

General office call: 01872 510944

Our first Community Connections Event

Friday November 7th, 2025/in News /by Tegan

This morning, Looe Library & Community Hub hosted their first Community Connections event.

A range of local groups, including Looe Lions, Boundless Trust, and Christians Against Poverty attended to share information about the support and services they can offer the community.

Cllr Jon Holmes, Mayor Stephen Remington, Cllr Chris Harwood and Cllr Chris Rose were also in attendance to speak with residents about their concerns and ideas.