News Items
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 29 Nov 2019 to 13 Feb 2020 Lostwithiel Library Just to give you a sneak peak of some of the new woodland friends that will be joining us in the Children’s Library for the festive season (some may actually be making the Library their forever home). We also have lots of new Christmas book available. Pop in a take a look! |
 | King George V Zip WireFrom 28 Nov 2019 to 28 Jan 2020 We would like to apologise for the delay in the repair of the broken zip wire in King George V playground. The parts are on order and it will be replaced as soon as possible. |
 | Remembrance Thank YouFrom 15 Nov 2019 to 15 Dec 2019 Remembrance Lostwithiel Town Council wishes to thank all the organisations and residents of Lostwithiel who joined us to mark Remembrance Sunday. The event was so incredibly well supported, we were delighted that so many people took part in the Parade and showed their respects at both the War Memorial and Church service. |
 | Remembrance Sunday 2019From 8 Nov 2019 to 8 Dec 2019 For residents of Lostwithiel wishing to take part in the Remembrance commemorations. Please gather to see the parade at 10.45 on Fore Street outside Guildhall Lane and join us for the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 10.55. The Parade will then process to the Church, where all are invited to participate in the traditional Remembrance Day Service. |
 | Remembrance Sunday 2019From 6 Nov 2019 to 6 Dec 2019 Remembrance Parade - The Guildhall will be open from 10.20am and the Parade Master has asked that everyone intending to be part of the Parade meets in the Guildhall at 10.30am. The Parade Master will start to form up the Parade in Fore Street between 10.40-10.45 and it will start to process to the War Memorial at 10.50am. Please note the meeting time for the groups involved in the Parade is slightly earlier. |
 | Remembrance 2019From 1 Nov 2019 to 1 Dec 2019 Remembrance 2019 Those involved in the Parade with gather at 10.30 outside the Guildhall on Fore Street (in the Guildhall if raining). The Band and the Parade will start to form at 10.45 and will move off at 10.50. At 11.00, silence will be observed at the War Memorial. The Parade will then process to the Church, where all are invited to participate in the traditional Remembrance Day Service. There will be no further Parade after the Church Service. |
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 30 Oct 2019 to 30 Mar 2020 Lostwithiel Library Just to make you aware that borrowers can order any titles available on Cornwall Council’s website for collection at Lostwithiel Library. There are many new and popular titles available – just follow the link below. https://capitadiscovery.co.uk/cornwall/ |
 | Devon and Cornwall Police AlertFrom 30 Oct 2019 to 30 Jan 2020 Devon & Cornwall Police have asked us to make residents aware that sometime from 08.10.19 to 20.10.19 a BMX Kush2 was stolen from a shed in the area of Alamein Road Saltash If you are offered a bike of this type for sale without the papers please consider taking the serial number and contacting D&C Police on 101 quoting reference CR/095919/19 Homeowners are reminded to ensure items of value kept in sheds and outhouses are kept secure and to have a note of the serial numbers. |
 | Pendour Park - Now Open Part 1From 2 Oct 2019 to 2 Dec 2019 Lostwithiel Town Council wishes to thank the residents of Pendour Park for their patience whilst the Council has been trying to get the safety issues in the new play area resolved. Following a further visit from the play equipment manufacturer on Monday when the carousel bowl was relocated and some sharp edges removed the Council is very pleased to be able to finally open the play area. |
 | Pendour Park - Now Open Part 2From 2 Oct 2019 to 2 Dec 2019 Mayor Tim Hughes has said ‘’We have all been very frustrated with the length of time it has taken to open this new play area. The Town Council was not prepared to compromise on child safety and now after two RoSPA Safety Inspection Reports and further remedial works we are delighted that the young children living at Pendour and in the surrounding area have some lovely new play equipment to enjoy.‘’ |
 | Network Rail WorksFrom 11 Sep 2019 to 11 Oct 2019 Network Rail will be working in Lostwithiel overnight between 11pm and 9am Saturday 14 September to Sunday 15 September to repair a set of points at the level crossing. To carry out this work safely the road will be closed and a diversion route will be in place. |
 | VE Day Commemorative Events GroupFrom 4 Sep 2019 to 4 Oct 2019 Lostwithiel Town Council is forming a group to arrange commemorative events for the VE Day May Bank Holiday weekend. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Deputy Mayor Ross by email karen.ross@lostwithielcouncillors.org.uk or alternatively please phone the Town Council office on 01208 872323. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2019 at the Royal Oak at 7pm. |
 | Summer Reading ChallengeFrom 30 Aug 2019 to 29 Sep 2019 Well done to all the Children that have completed this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. If you haven’t completed the challenge there is still some time left. We have plenty of wristbands and medals just waiting to be awarded! We are open Monday 9.30 – 12.30 Wednesday 9.30 – 17.00 Friday 13.00 – 17.00 |
 | Space Themed Creative WorkshopFrom 23 Aug 2019 to 16 Sep 2019 We are holding a Space themed Creative Workshop on Friday 23 August 2pm – 4pm in Lostwithiel Library. The activity is run by Cornwall Libraries as part of the Summer Reading Challenge and is developed and provided by Creative Storytelling. Activities include - Moon dust painting, Moon dough sculpting and Erupting moon rocks. Free for all. Suitable for Space Cadets (4-11 years) and Mini Cadets (under 4) welcome. We hope to see you there! |
 | Summer Bank Holiday ClosureFrom 21 Aug 2019 to 21 Sep 2019 Please be aware that the Town Council and Lostwithiel Library will be closed on Monday 26 August for the Late Summer Bank Holiday. We hope you have a lovely break! |
 | Lostwithiel Library - Mini ChallengeFrom 2 Aug 2019 to 2 Oct 2019 Calling all Mini Space Chasers! As part of the Summer Reading Challenge we are also doing the ‘Mini Challenge’ at Lostwithiel Library. This challenge is for pre-schoolers who would like to take part in the challenge (maybe along side their older siblings). Children can read stories with parents and carers and collect stickers along the way. Please pop in to Lostwithiel Library to sign up (it is free!) Monday 9.30 – 12.30 Wednesday 9.30 – 17.00 Friday 13.00 – 17.00 |
 | Lostwithiel Library – Summer Reading ChallengeFrom 2 Aug 2019 to 2 Oct 2019 We are holding a Space themed Creative Workshop on Friday 23 August 2pm – 4pm in Lostwithiel Library. Activities include - Moon dust painting Moon dough Erupting moon rocks. Suitable for Space Cadets (4-11 years) and Mini Cadets (under 4) welcome. |
 | Library - Summer Reading ChallengeFrom 26 Jul 2019 to 26 Sep 2019 Just to let you know that the Summer Reading Challenge is up and running in Lostwithiel Library. This year’s theme is Space Chase! Improve your reading skills and confidence plus collect smelly stickers, wrist bands and medals along the way! We hope to see you soon. |
 | Lostwithiel Library - Rhyme TimeFrom 26 Jul 2019 to 26 Sep 2019 We are pleased to announce that this year our rhyme time is going to take place throughout the summer holidays too. Rhyme time is a free session for babies and their carers. It is held every Monday at 10am. |
 | Town Council declares a Climate EmergencyFrom 19 Jul 2019 to 19 Jul 2021 Lostwithiel Town Council declares a Climate Emergency Lostwithiel Town Council has declared a Climate Emergency and agreed to work with Cornwall Council to assist them with their declaration to make Cornwall carbon neutral by 2030. |
 | Cornwall Community Governance ReviewFrom 3 Jul 2019 to 3 Dec 2019 Please find a poster regarding the Cornwall Community Governance Review. |
 | PyjamaramaFrom 31 May 2019 to 4 Jun 2019 Join us in Lostwithiel Library on Monday 3 June 9.30 -12.30 for our Pyjamarama event!! This year's Pyjamarama book is written as a rhyme to sing along to the tune of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep - come and collect your free copy and take away your rhyme card and starry headband kit. |
 | St Blazey Police SurgeriesFrom 10 May 2019 to 10 Dec 2019 Please find a document detailing the St Blazey Police Station Police Surgery dates. |
 | New Mayor and Deputy MayorFrom 8 May 2019 to 8 May 2020 Following last night’s Annual Meeting Lostwithiel Town Council is delighted to be able to announce that the new Mayor of Lostwithiel is Councillor Tim Hughes and the new Deputy Mayor Councillor Karen Ross |
 | Beating of the Borough BoundsFrom 7 May 2019 to 21 May 2019 Many thanks and congratulations to all those who walked Lostwithiel's Beating of the Borough Bounds over the Bank Holiday weekend!! We had wonderful weather and a very enjoyable time. The Council is very grateful to all the landowners on the route who gave their permission to cross their land and to Duchy Nurseries for giving early access to their cafe yesterday for the walkers to have breakfast. The Council has been asked to ask all walkers not to post pictures on social media unless they have the landowners express consent to do so. |
 | Beating of the BoundsFrom 1 May 2019 to 1 Jul 2019 Lostwithiel Town Council - Beating of the Bounds - Sunday 5 and Monday 6 May 2019 Please join us for the Beating of the Bounds. The distance will be approx. 7 miles each day; the walk is muddy, hilly and there is uneven ground in places. Please make sure you are prepared with appropriate footwear, water, snacks/sandwiches, sun cream etc. Please arrive early to complete your registration form, on Day 1 at Respryn Bridge Car park from 8.15 and on Day 2 at the Cattle Market from 8am. We hope to see you there! |
 | European Parliamentary ElectionFrom 26 Apr 2019 to 26 Sep 2019 Please find the Individual Candidates List for the European Parliamentary Elections. Your local Polling Station is Lostwithiel Community Centre, Pleyber Christ Way, Lostwithiel. |
 | Notice of Polling Districts ReviewFrom 15 Mar 2019 to 15 Sep 2019 Please find a copy of the'Notice of Polling Districts and Polling Places review' from Cornwall Council. |
 | Lostwithiel Library Elmer Party DayFrom 8 Mar 2019 to 8 Jun 2019 Save the date! For a very special celebration of Elmer's 30th Birthday we will be holding an Elmer Party day on Wednesday 29th May 2019 at Lostwithiel Library. |
 | Notice of Vacancy in Office of Town CouncillorFrom 1 Mar 2019 to 1 May 2019 Please see the notice below for details of how to apply for the vacancy at Lostwithiel Town Council as a Town Councillor. |
 | Lostwithiel Parish Neighbourhood Plan ReferendumFrom 25 Feb 2019 to 31 Mar 2019 Declaration of Result of Poll Please find below, the results of the referendum held on Thursday 21 February. The Question asked was: Do you want Cornwall Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Lostwithiel to help it decided planning applications in the neighbourhood area? Number cast in favour of a 'Yes' 537 votes 90.1% Number cast in favour of a 'No' 59 votes 9.8% Electorate 2265 Turnout 26.31% Postal votes issued 317 POstal votes included in the count 171 |
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 15 Feb 2019 to 14 Oct 2019 Lostwithiel Library is now open. |
 | Notice of PollFrom 12 Feb 2019 to 22 Feb 2019 Lostwithiel Parish Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for the Lostwithiel Parish neighbourhood area - Notice of Poll |
 | Lostwithiel Library reopensFrom 11 Feb 2019 to 28 Feb 2019 Lostwithiel Library reopens |
 | Cornwall Council delay Library reopeningFrom 2 Feb 2019 to 10 Feb 2019 Cornwall Council apologises for any inconvenience, however further works need to be completed to enable the Lostwithiel Library to open safely for both staff and customers. Therefore, we plan to reopen the Library on Monday 11 February. We will keep you updated should this change. For more information or assistance please contact: Telephone 0300 1234 111 24hr Renewals 0845 607 6119 Email libraries@cornwall.gov.uk Website www.cornwall.gov.uk |
 | Library Refurbishment Week 2From 24 Jan 2019 to 29 Aug 2019 Week 2 of the Library Refurbishment. |
 | Library RefurbishmentFrom 17 Jan 2019 to 17 Sep 2019 The refurbishment of Lostwithiel Library is underway - please see photos below. |
 | Neighbourhood Plan ReferendumFrom 10 Jan 2019 to 27 Feb 2019 Lostwithiel Town Council is delighted to be able to advise that the Lostwithiel Neighbourhood Plan referendum will take place on Thursday 21 February. Please find more information at the Neighbourhood Plan website (linked below) and also the Information Statement attached to this news item. The Information for Voters will be included in the next news item. |
 | Neighbourhood Plan ReferendumFrom 10 Jan 2019 to 27 Feb 2019 Lostwithiel Town Council is delighted to be able to advise that the Lostwithiel Neighbourhood Plan referendum will take place on Thursday 21 February. Please find more information at the Neighbourhood Plan website (linked below) and also the Information for Voters is attached to this news item. The Information Statement will be included in the previous news item. |
 | Library Volunteers NeededFrom 20 Dec 2018 to 28 Feb 2019 Please find below an advert for volunteers at Lostwithiel Library. |
 | Pocket Park PlusFrom 20 Dec 2018 to 26 Jan 2019 Please follow the link below for information on the Pocket Parks Plus scheme. The closing date is Friday 25 January at 5pm. |
 | Christmas and New Year ClosureFrom 20 Dec 2018 to 9 Jan 2019 Please be aware that the Lostwithiel Town Council office will be closed over the holiday period between Thursday 20 December 2018 at 5pm and Tuesday 8 January 2019 at 9am. |
 | Information and Resources – Contacting the PoliceFrom 13 Dec 2018 to 13 Jun 2019 Please see the PDF below for the document 'Useful Information and Resources – Contacting the Police’ |
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 11 Dec 2018 to 11 Apr 2019 Please see the attached PDF for details on the transfer of Lostwithiel Library to Lostwithiel Town Council. |
 | Christmas and New Year rubbish collectionsFrom 4 Dec 2018 to 4 Feb 2019 Please see the poster linked for details of rubbish collections by Cornwall Council over Christmas and the New Year. Christmas and New Year Rubbish Collection Poster Cornwall Council Christmas Rubbish and Recycling Website link |
 | Lostwithiel Museum Cornwall Heritage AwardFrom 28 Nov 2018 to 25 Mar 2019 Congratulations to Lostwithiel Museum having been awarded the 2018 Cornwall Heritage Awards Judges Special Award in recognition of their pro-active approach and their many creative projects. |
 | Remembrance Sunday 2018From 1 Nov 2018 to 1 Jan 2019 This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of the 1st World War. Therefore, the services this year will differ slightly from the usual programme. There will be a Parade and Service on Sunday morning and a second service on Sunday evening at the War Memorial. Please see the poster for more information on times and locations. |
 | Dog Walkers - King George VFrom 16 Oct 2018 to 16 Apr 2019 The six-month trial allowing dog owners to use the King George V river bank area will run from 16th October 2018 – 16th April 2019. The Council sincerely hopes that this shared space initiative can be extended at the end of the six-month period. Can all dog owners please follow the instructions on the signs and can all members of the public provide feedback to your Town Councillors and/or the Town Council office. |
 | New 'Who to contact' PageFrom 9 Aug 2018 to 8 Aug 2019 Please visit our new Contacts Page! |
 | SeagullsFrom 24 Jul 2018 to 24 Jul 2019 The Council has received reports of increasing seagull numbers and gulls diving towards people. Often the seagulls are simply acting to protect their young. Please can we ask residents not to feed the seagulls to try to discourage them. More information is available below |
 | Help to Buy South WestFrom 24 Jul 2018 to 24 Jul 2019 The Old Carriageworks, 3 Brunel Quays, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0EN A private discounted sale home is available for sale and being advertised through the Help to Buy South West website Please follow the link below to see a copy of the advert. If you are aware of any households who may have a local connection to your town and would be interested in this property please advise them to register with Help to Buy South West. |
 | Edgcumbe House Pre-feasibility ReportFrom 5 Jul 2018 to 4 Jul 2019 The pre-feasibility report on Edgcumbe House was considered by Council at Tuesday’s meeting and Council has taken the decision to progress the project by exploring funding opportunities for the next Feasibility stage. The Pre-feasibility report is available below. |
 | Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast ClubFrom 25 Jun 2018 to 26 Jul 2019 Please see the link below for details of the new Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club. Poster Armed forces and Veterans Breakfast Club. |
 | Have your say on Council boundaries for CornwallFrom 5 Jun 2018 to 5 Jun 2019 Please have your say on the draft recommendation for Council division boundaries for Cornwall. The consultation closes on 17 September 2018. |
 | Smart Meter Rollout - DomesticFrom 12 Apr 2018 to 12 Apr 2019 The Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available. We have been asked to share the links below: |
 | Smart Meter Rollout - Non DomesticFrom 10 Apr 2018 to 10 Apr 2019 The Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available. We have been asked to share the link below: |
