
Agenda Annual Town Meeting 2022
From 18 May 2022 to 18 Aug 2022
The Annual Assembly of the Town Meeting for Lostwithiel will be held at Community Centre Lostwithiel on Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 7pm.
From 18 May 2022 to 18 Aug 2022
The Annual Assembly of the Town Meeting for Lostwithiel will be held at Community Centre Lostwithiel on Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 7pm.
From 18 May 2022 to 18 Aug 2022
We want to hear from you! This is your chance to express your thoughts on how services for victims and survivors of crime in Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly can be better communicated. Whether you have or haven’t been affected by crime, we’d like to hear from you. Our survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Help us improve victim care. We appreciate your help. https://form.jotform.com/victimsuppportSDP/victim-care-comms-survey
From 28 Apr 2022 to 28 Jul 2022
Please see the document below for details of the vacancy at Lostwithiel Town Council.
From 27 Apr 2022 to 27 Jun 2022
Just a reminder that the Lostwithiel Beating of the Borough Bounds will take place this weekend on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 May. Please see the leaflet below for details. Please book in advance.
From 27 Apr 2022 to 27 Jun 2022
Please find a poster for St Austell Bay Resilient Regeneration Open Days.
From 8 Apr 2022 to 8 Apr 2023
Just to let you know that Lostwithiel Library will be open all day on Wednesday 13 April (from 10am - 4pm) and on every Wednesday going forward. We look forward to seeing you then.
From 17 Mar 2022 to 17 Apr 2022
How would you spend £30,000 of Cornwall Council Town Vitality funding? Cornwall Council's Town Vitality Fund aims to help revitalise town centres and high streets to ensure they continue to be vibrant places which support thriving communities. Lostwithiel has been awarded £20,000 to take forward a sustainable, climate-friendly transport plan for the town & £10,000 to develop proposals to secure a financially viable future for The Guildhall, Edgcumbe House & Taprell House, the 3 listed buildings which Lostwithiel Town Council looks after on behalf of the community.
From 17 Mar 2022 to 17 Apr 2022
continued... The money is to be used to pay for Consultants to investigate, consult with local residents, and advise us on how to achieve these goals. A new Town Team will advise the Town Council on next steps, and now needs people with ideas and energy to get involved. Members will attend a monthly evening meeting where they can put forward their suggestions. If you are interested in getting involved, the first meeting will be on Tuesday 22 March at 7pm in Lostwithiel Library and if you’ve any questions please contact Phil Wisdom phil.wisdom@lostwithielcouncillors.org.uk
From 16 Mar 2022 to 16 Apr 2022
The Inaugural meeting of Lostwithiel Town Team will be held on Tuesday 22 March 2022 at Lostwithiel Library at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
From 9 Mar 2022 to 9 Jul 2022
We will be holding a Extraordinary Town Council meeting on Tuesday 15 March 22 at 7pm at the Community Centre, please be advised that the Town Council will be considering both Gillyflower applications at this meeting.
From 4 Mar 2022 to 3 Jun 2022
The Beating of the Bounds is an ancient tradition and the Town Council has decided to hold this event on Sunday 01 May & Bank Holiday Monday 02 May 2022 as part of the celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The distance is around seven miles each day, walking a brisk pace at just over three miles per hour. Suitable footwear and clothing is essential. No dogs are allowed and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. More information and timings will be provided nearer the time, If you have any questions please contact John Pegg at johnharveypegg@yahoo.co.uk
From 18 Feb 2022 to 18 Apr 2022
Please find a Notice of Vacancies for Lostwithiel Town Council.
From 16 Feb 2022 to 16 Mar 2022
Please be aware that the Cattle Market car park will be closed on Tuesday 22 February 2022 for tarmac repairs. The car park will be closed from 8am to 6pm, although we hope that the work will be finished sooner than 6pm and we will lift the closure as soon as we are able. If you could please make sure that your car is removed for the day, so repairs to the potholes can be made. Please accept our apologies for an inconvenience caused.
From 11 Feb 2022 to 11 May 2022
New Flood Warden Training Thursday 17 February 2022 at 7pm at Lostwithiel Social Club Please come along and join us, if you'd like any more information, please contact Mayor Karen Ross karenross@lostwithielcouncillors.org.uk
From 2 Feb 2022 to 2 Feb 2023
Please see a poster from Cornwall and Isle of Scilly Health and Care Partnership regarding free online courses from The Sound Doctor.
From 2 Feb 2022 to 2 Mar 2022
Thank you for your patience while this facility is being fixed. We have had problems with the water and the electrics, so it is taking a while to fix and the repairs are ongoing.
20 Jan 2022
Please find below an invite for a meeting from Tresorys Kernow. if anyone has any questions prior to the event could they please contact Emma Mansfield via FB or lovelypublications@gmail.com
From 19 Jan 2022 to 19 Jun 2022
Please see below for information and a link for a survey from Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers has commissioned a major piece of research, working in partnership with the University of Suffolk Centre for Abuse Research, launching with our anonymous survey: Safe in public: understanding how sexual harassment affects people’s use of public space Survey If you've seen sexual harassment in a public space and don't want to speak to the police, you can tell us what you know on the phone 0800 555 111 and online, 24/7, 365 days a year.
From 13 Jan 2022 to 13 May 2022
Please find a Notice of Vacancies for Lostwithiel Town Council.
From 12 Jan 2022 to 12 Feb 2022
There is a live ‘Let’s Talk Survey’ that is for comment regarding young people’s views on the Council Priorities and draft Budget. The deadline for the survey is 23 January 22.
From 7 Jan 2022 to 7 Apr 2022
Please find the latest information from the UK Health Security Agendy, following the government announcement earlier this week with regard to Covid-19 testing. From Tuesday 11 January until further notice, there will no longer be a need for a confirmatory PCR test following a positive LFD test. Please find a link to the full press statement which you may wish to share with your communities.
From 7 Jan 2022 to 7 Mar 2022
There are no changes to the self-isolation guidance for those that are vaccinated and those that are not. For the latest information on self-isolation visit
From 7 Jan 2022 to 7 Feb 2022
From this Saturday 8 January 22, Great Western Railways will be running a reduced temporary timetable due to increased staff sickness and self isolation. They are currently running this timetable until 15 January 22. Please check their timetables before travelling.
From 5 Jan 2022 to 5 Feb 2022
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Alison Hernandez wants residents of the force area to tell her if they think the police deliver value for money. The survey, also asks a number of questions relating to police contact and seeks to understand levels of support for plans to open more police stations to the public in Devon and Cornwall. People have until midnight on Monday, January 9, to complete the survey.
From 17 Dec 2021 to 17 Apr 2022
On the advice of our tree inspector, due to Health & Safety, we have this afternoon closed off the Restormel Road entrance to Second Island Park. The veteran beech tree has a hanging branch and we have asked our contractor to remove this as soon as possible so we can reopen the path.
From 8 Dec 2021 to 8 Jan 2022
Lostwithiel Library will be closed for the festive season on Wednesday 22 December and Wednesday 29 December 2021. The Library will reopen on Wednesday 5 January 2022. We wish residents a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
From 1 Dec 2021 to 1 Mar 2022
The Town Council has been made aware that scam emails are being sent allegedly from Mayor Ross. Mayor Ross wishes to confirm that she only uses karen.ross@lostwithielcouncillors.org.uk for Council business.
From 22 Oct 2021 to 22 Sep 2022
Please find attached a poster from Devon and Cornwall Police regarding how to contact them.
From 15 Oct 2021 to 15 Oct 2022
The Reading Agency has donated a selection of books to borrow in Lostwithiel Library, as part of the Reading Well for mental health collection for adults.
From 8 Oct 2021 to 8 Oct 2022
The Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging residents of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to take a minute or so to let them know where you feel unsafe. Please see the link below for the survey -
From 8 Oct 2021 to 8 Oct 2022
Is there a road safety issue in your neighbourhood? Could it be fixed with a relatively small amount of funding? The Vision Zero South West road safety partnership is launching its ‘call for ideas’ in communities across Devon and Cornwall. They have a total funding pot of £100,000 to support community-led road safety initiatives that will make a real difference to local communities. For more details on this scheme, or to apply, visit -
From 30 Sep 2021 to 12 May 2022
Thank you to all residents who have taken the time to contact us about the beech tree on the Parade. Prior to instructing the felling the Council obtained a professional report on the condition of the tree (please see attached). Text removed regarding other trees. The tree will be felled on Friday 01 October and would be very grateful if as previously requested all parked cars could be removed from the area. The Council will be taking further professional advice on the future management of the Parade Trees including advice on suitable locations for replanting.
From 24 Sep 2021 to 24 Sep 2022
Please find a leaflet from Inclusion Matters. Inclusion Matters is a service that has been commissioned by Cornwall Council to help residents of Cornwall find out information and advice to increase their well-being, stay healthy, get active and increase their connection to their community.
From 24 Sep 2021 to 24 Sep 2022
Please find a leaflet regarding volunteering for Inclusion Matters. Inclusion Matters is a service that has been commissioned by Cornwall Council to help residents of Cornwall find out information and advice to increase their well-being, stay healthy, get active and increase their connection to their community.
From 17 Sep 2021 to 17 Sep 2022
We are pleased to announce that we are reopening the Library doors for browsing and borrowing on Wednesday 22 September 2021. We will be open for a 2-hour slot from 12.30 – 14.30 every Wednesday. We currently recommend that Library building users wear a face mask, use hand sanitiser and observe social distancing. We will still run the weekly (Wednesdays 12.30 -14.30) click and collect service in the Courtyard for pre-ordered book collections. Thank you for your understanding regarding the delay in our reopening, we hope to get our volunteer led library back up and running soon.
From 16 Jul 2021 to 16 Jul 2022
Please see below for information on how to apply for the Town Councillor Vacancies s at Lostwithiel Town Council.
From 9 Jul 2021 to 9 Jul 2022
Devon and Cornwall Police have asked for the below to be circulated widely.
From 2 Jul 2021 to 2 Jun 2022
Please find a poster regarding the new Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Programme - Health Works for Cornwall.
From 14 Apr 2021 to 14 Apr 2022
Please find a link to Citizen Advice Cornwall's latest newsletter.
From 5 Feb 2021 to 5 Feb 2022
Please find a link to the video of the Lostwithiel Town Council meeting held on 2 February 2021.
From 20 Jan 2021 to 20 Jan 2022
Please find a link to the Extraordinary Town Council Meeting held on 12 January 2021. Please note there are two parts to this meeting, both of which you will find on our facebook page.
From 20 Jan 2021 to 20 Jan 2022
Please find a link to the video of the Extraordinary Town Council Meeting held on 19 January 2021
From 8 Jan 2021 to 8 Jan 2022
Please find the video of Lostwithiel's Extraordinary Virtual Town Council Meeting held on 22 December 2020.
From 4 Dec 2020 to 4 Dec 2022
We just wanted to make residents of Lostwithiel aware of the what3words project, which is now used by 80% of emergency services in the UK, including Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Fire and Rescue, and UK Coastguards. Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. Make sure you're prepared by downloading the free @what3words app so you can help 999 #KnowExactlyWhere the emergency is.
From 23 Oct 2020 to 23 Oct 2022
We are please to let you know that the new Outdoor Gym is now open! Have fun! Please see the posters at the Gym for the Social Distancing guidance for the use of this equipment.