News Archive 2020
 | New bus services in CornwallFrom 8 Jan 2020 to 8 Oct 2020 Please see the link below for information on the new bus services in Cornwall. There will be a new regular bus service for Lostwithiel starting in April 2020. Happy New Year! |
 | Lostwithiel Library Cornwall Council ApologyFrom 31 Jan 2020 to 28 Apr 2020 Please see pdf below for an apology from Cornwall Council regarding the current technical issues in Lostwithiel Library. |
 | Lostwithiel Library - computers workingFrom 31 Jan 2020 to 15 May 2020 Further to the post below. We are now pleased to inform you that the public computers have been mended and are now up and running correctly. Thank you for your patience with this matter. |
 | Zip WireFrom 7 Feb 2020 to 7 Apr 2020 Good News! The zip wire in the King George V play area is now fixed. |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Flood PlanFrom 17 Feb 2020 to 27 Feb 2020 Lostwithiel Town Council Flood Plan - Mayor Tim Hughes, Deputy Mayor Karen Ross and all members of Lostwithiel Town Council are very grateful to the Flood Warden volunteers who gave up so much of their time over this past weekend. |
 | Notice of Vacancy in Office of Town CouncillorFrom 20 Feb 2020 to 20 Jun 2020 Please see document below. |
 | Lostwithiel Railway Station FootbridgeFrom 20 Feb 2020 to 20 Dec 2020 Please see link below for the latest update from Network Rail, GWR and Cornwall Council on a new railway footbridge for Lostwithiel. |
 | Community Orchard - Second Island Park LostwithielFrom 6 Mar 2020 to 6 Mar 2021 Lostwithiel Town Council is delighted to announce that earlier today pupils from both St Winnow and Lostwithiel Primary School helped Lostwithiel Town Council, the Environment Agency and the Duchy of Cornwall plant a Community Orchard of 60 trees at Second Island Park. ………………. |
 | Lostwithiel Library - Coronavirus ResponseFrom 18 Mar 2020 to 18 Oct 2020 With effect from next week Lostwithiel Library will only be open on Wednesdays 10-12 & 2-4pm to give customers a weekly opportunity to come to the library to exchange/collect books. Until we are advised otherwise we’d like for customers to have the opportunity to stockpile books to read whilst at home. |
 | Community Orchard - UpdateFrom 19 Mar 2020 to 20 Sep 2020 On 6th March pupils from both St Winnow and Lostwithiel Primary School helped Lostwithiel Town Council, the Environment Agency and the Duchy of Cornwall plant a Community Orchard of 60 trees at Second Island Park. We are pleased to let you know that the trees are now budding! |
 | Town Council VacancyFrom 20 Mar 2020 to 20 Sep 2020 Please see the Co-Option Notice below for details of how to apply for the vacancy at Lostwithiel Town Council as a Town Councillor. |
 | Government advice Library & play areas CLOSEDFrom 24 Mar 2020 to 24 Apr 2020 In accordance with Government advice Lostwithiel Library and all Lostwithiel Town Council play areas are now closed until further notice. Mayor Hughes has the following message for Lostwithiel 'We are truly in unprecedented times, I urge you all to follow the very clear advice given by Government.' |
 | UPDATE ON CORNWALL LIBRARY SERVICEFrom 25 Mar 2020 to 25 Sep 2020 In line with Government restrictions all Library sites are now closed, and the mobile library service has ceased until further notice. Library members who have books or other materials on loan should keep them at home. They can be renewed as many times as needed online www.cornwall.gov.uk/library or on the 24 hour telephone line 0845 6076119 (please check your contract for charges to 0845 numbers). But overdue charges will be waived during this time. |
 | Park ClosureFrom 25 Mar 2020 to 25 Sep 2020 Unfortunately we have had to close all Lostwithiel Town Council Parks. This is in line with Government instructions. |
 | disAbility Cornwall and Isles of ScillyFrom 25 Mar 2020 to 25 Sep 2020 Please see the following flyer from disAbility Cornwall and Isles of Scilly regarding community support. |
 | Cornwall Library MembersFrom 27 Mar 2020 to 27 Sep 2020 Are you aware that by using Cornwall Libraries online you have free access to eBooks, Audiobooks, newspapers, magazines & comics and titles on Borrowbox. Please visit - |
 | Cornwall Council COVID-19 ToolkitFrom 17 Apr 2020 to 17 Apr 2021 Please find linked below the Cornwall Council COVID-19 Toolkit. The pack contains list of key contacts, resources and useful information to help support yourself and others in your community. |
 | Mayor's Message 16 April 2020From 17 Apr 2020 to 17 Apr 2021 Please find a link to our Facebook page for Mayor Hughes latest message. |
 | Mayor's Message 22nd April 2020From 22 Apr 2020 to 22 Apr 2021 Please find a link to our Facebook page for Mayor Hughes latest message. |
 | Second Island Walkway ClosureFrom 24 Apr 2020 to 24 Apr 2021 The Council wishes to advise that the Second Island walkway is closed as the wire covering the walkway is damaged and is a trip hazard. This popular route will reopen as soon as the current situation will allow. |
 | Coronavirus How to Help SafelyFrom 24 Apr 2020 to 24 Apr 2021 Across the UK people are playing their part and providing essential support to their friends and family who are in isolation. Please see the current guidelines for how to do this safely. |
 | Community Orchard - UpdateFrom 24 Apr 2020 to 24 Apr 2021 As you know, 7 weeks ago both St Winnow and Lostwithiel Primary School helped Lostwithiel Town Council, the Environment Agency and the Duchy of Cornwall plant a Community Orchard of 60 trees at Second Island Park. We are glad to report that all the trees are thriving and are now in blossom! |
 | Picnic Area and Benches ClosureFrom 29 Apr 2020 to 29 Apr 2021 Devon & Cornwall Police have asked Lostwithiel Town Council to close the picnic area by the river just off The Parade. The Police have received complaints that people are congregating there. Please follow Government advice - Stay at home, Protect the NHS, Save lives. |
 | Bench ClosuresFrom 1 May 2020 to 1 May 2021 We are sorry if we have caused any confusion regarding the specific area that was closed on Wednesday. It is only the picnic benches on the area just off the parade that have been closed at the request of the Police. These benches are in a lovely location and it has been hard for some people to maintain a social distance there. All the parks and other benches in Lostwithiel (excluding the play areas and the skatepark) remain open for use by residents. Please enjoy our wonderful large parks and riverside, whilst out for your daily exercise and trips to the shops. |
 | Attention budding writers and story enthusiasts...From 6 May 2020 to 6 May 2021 Cornwall Council is running two different story competitions for primary and secondary school students and wants you to use your brilliant creative powers to tell Cornwall ‘s children and young people a story. Whether you're an experienced writer or this is the first time you've thought about writing a story, why not look at the details below and give it a go? |
 | Mayor's Message 6 May 2020From 6 May 2020 to 6 May 2021 Please find a link to the Mayor's latest message. |
 | Devon and Cornwall Police - Staying SafeFrom 6 May 2020 to 6 May 2021 Please find a poster regarding staying safe when you are venturing out of your home and visiting local beauty spots. |
 | Dog FoulingFrom 13 May 2020 to 12 May 2021 Please can we ask that people please pick up after their dogs. We have had reports of dog fouling outside the Co-op, Quay Street and The Parade area. Now that everybody is allowed out for unlimited exercise, please consider other residents and keep our lovely town clean and tidy for all to enjoy. |
 | Mayor's Message 13 May 2020From 13 May 2020 to 12 May 2021 Please find a link to the Mayor's message for 13 May 2020. |
 | New Rail TimetableFrom 15 May 2020 to 15 May 2021 Please find a copy of the new timetable from Great Western Railways. The timetable relevant to Lostwithiel is found on pages 163 - 176. |
 | Mayor's Message 20 May 2020From 20 May 2020 to 20 May 2021 Please find a link to the Mayor's message for 20 May 2020. |
 | Mayor's Message 29 May 202029 May 2020 Please find a link to the Mayors message for this week. |
 | Town Council Meeting 9 June 2020From 12 Jun 2020 to 12 Jun 2021 Please find a link to the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday 9 June 2020 |
 | ScamAware Citizens Advice17 Jun 2020 Please find a leaflet from Citizens Advice regarding Scam Awareness. Additionally there have been Coronavirus related scams, please be aware of these and see the leaflet for details. |
 | Mayors Message Tree DamagedFrom 17 Jun 2020 to 17 Jun 2021 One and All This photograph shows a 15 – 20 year old Horse Chestnut Tree. If you look closely, you can see that an individual, or individuals unknown, have systematically stripped ALL of the bark from this tree to a height of approximately 1.5 m. This tree will now start to slowly die. Maybe I am missing something, but I simply do not understand why on earth this act of criminal damage was carried out. |
 | Lostwithiel to St Austell Bus TimetableFrom 19 Jun 2020 to 19 Jul 2021 In recent weeks, the sharp eyed amongst you may have noticed, a brand new, red bus running through Lostwithiel. After many years campaigning by the Town Forum and Town Council, Lostwithiel now has a regular bus service instigated by Cornwall Council under their Transport for Cornwall initiative. This service operates 6 times a day, Monday to Saturday between Lostwithiel and St Austell via Tywardreath Highway, and some services also serving Luxulyan. Holders of the Bus Pass can use it on this service, please see attached timetable. If anyone has any feedback, please let us know. |
 | Summer Reading Challenge - The Silly SquadFrom 26 Jun 2020 to 26 Sep 2020 Did you know that you can now start this year’s Summer Reading Challenge online. You can sign yourself and your child up for a ‘virtual’ edition of the Summer Reading Challenge through the link below. Unfortunately, Lostwithiel Library is currently closed (please watch this space for announcements on our reopening), however books can be accessed on borrowbox and you can reread favourite books that you have at home. Rewards can be unlocked online and children can also take part in online quizzes, competitions and puzzles. |
 | Lostwithiel Library ReopeningFrom 15 Jul 2020 to 15 Oct 2020 We are happy to announce that from next Wednesday 22nd July 2020, a click and collect service will be available in the Library courtyard between 12.30 & 2.30pm. You will be able to order books on Cornwall Council’s Library webpages and then collect your books from us when they are ready. Please see instructions from Cornwall Council regarding how to order books |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting 28 July 2020From 22 Jul 2020 to 22 Sep 2020 Thank you for all your comments regarding the continued closure of Lostwithiel skatepark. The next Council meeting has been brought forward to 28 July and Council will be reviewing all Covid -19 the risk assessments at this meeting. Details of how to join the virtual meeting will be uploaded to the Town Council website and Facebook page later today. |
 | Scam EmailsFrom 29 Jul 2020 to 29 Jul 2021 Just to make you aware that if you have received emails from executivecouncil72@gmail.com from our Mayor, these are scam emails and not associated in any way with our Mayor or Lostwithiel Town Council. |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting 28 July 2020From 29 Jul 2020 to 29 Jul 2021 Please find the video of Lostwithiel Town Council's Extraordinary Meeting held on 28 July 2020 |
 | World War 2 75th Anniversary BookletFrom 29 Jul 2020 to 29 Jul 2021 Please find details of how to purchase Lostwithiel's World War 2 75th Anniversary Booklet. |
 | Climate Emergency Development Plan DocumentFrom 7 Aug 2020 to 7 Aug 2021 Please find a poster with regards to Cornwall Council's response to the Climate Emergency and their latest step in the process of putting together a Climate Emergency Development Plan. |
 | The Cornwall we want.......From 2 Sep 2020 to 2 Jun 2021 Cornwall Council are inviting people from all over Cornwall to have their say on the Cornwall they want for the future, whilst currently Cornwall Council is unable to meet people at events that would normally be taking place at this time of year, they want to make sure that as many people as possible are able to have their say |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting 1 September 2020From 4 Sep 2020 to 4 Sep 2021 Please find the link to the of the Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting held on 1 September 2020 https://www.facebook.com/lostwithielcouncil/videos/790570781699767 |
 | Outdoor Gym InstallationFrom 11 Sep 2020 to 11 Oct 2020 We are very excited to be starting the installation of our new King George V Outdoor Gym on Monday 14 September. However, we wanted to make you aware that we will be closing a small area of King George V Playing field, as there will be wet concrete. Please make sure you avoid this area next week. |
 | Cornwall Community Flood Forum Business HelpFrom 18 Sep 2020 to 18 Sep 2021 Please find details of some free business help from the Cornwall Community Flood Forum. |
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 25 Sep 2020 to 25 Mar 2021 please see the link below for new books title that have arrived at the Library recently. If you would like to borrow any of these new books we are still running a click and collect service in the Library courtyard on Wednesdays between 12.30 & 2.30pm. You can order books on Cornwall Council’s Library webpages and then collect your books from us when they are ready. |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting 6 October 2020From 9 Oct 2020 to 9 Oct 2021 Please find the link to the of the Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting held on 6 October 2020 |
 | Allotment TenderFrom 14 Oct 2020 to 14 Nov 2020 Lostwithiel Town Council is pleased to invite tenders to undertake clearance and reinstatement of some allotments at Castle Hill Lostwithiel. A tender pack is available by post from the Town Council office, to obtain a pack please email admin@lostwithieltowncouncil.gov.uk. The closing date for the receipt of tenders is Friday 30 October 2020 at midday. |
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 21 Oct 2020 to 21 Dec 2020 New books are arriving in Cornwall everyday, plus many other seasonal books. All books are just a few clicks away through Cornwall Council's online catalogue. |
 | Outdoor GymFrom 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. |
 | Remembrance Sunday 2020From 28 Oct 2020 to 28 Dec 2020 Lostwithiel Town Council has taken the very difficult decision, owing to the current pandemic and in light of the risks posed not to organise a Remembrance Sunday Parade or an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial at 11am on Sunday 08 November. All wreaths bearers will be invited to lay their wreaths at the War Memorial and this short laying of wreaths ceremony will be recorded and made available on Lostwithiel social media sites before 11am on Remembrance Sunday. |
 | Town Council Extraordinary Meeting 27 October 2020From 30 Oct 2020 to 30 Oct 2021 Please find the video of the Lostwithiel Town Council Extraordinary Meeting held on 27 October 2020. |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting 3 Nov 2020From 6 Nov 2020 to 6 Nov 2021 Please find a link to the latest video of Lostwithiel Town Council's meeting held on 3 November 2020. |
 | Lostwithiel LockdownFrom 6 Nov 2020 to 6 Nov 2021 We are pleased to be able to advise that the Lostwithiel Library click and collect service on a Wednesday between 12.30-2.30pm will continue during lockdown. However, in accordance with Government instructions the outdoor gym has been closed as has the skatepark. |
 | Lostwithiel's Remembrance Sunday Wreath LayingFrom 8 Nov 2020 to 8 May 2021 Please find the video of Lostwithiel's Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying Ceremony. |
 | Office of the Police and Crime CommissionerFrom 4 Dec 2020 to 4 Apr 2021 Please find the November Newsletter from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. |
 | Network Rail RepairsFrom 4 Dec 2020 to 4 Dec 2021 From Network Rail – Network Rail have contracted R&W to undertake the replacement and repair of the River Fowey Viaduct, in order to improve the longevity of the structure. As you will know this viaduct is situated over the River Fowey, southwest of Lostwithiel station. The majority of the work will be undertaken between the 13 and 29 March 2021, when the railway will be closed. During this time we will be working 24/7 and we apologise for any disturbance we may cause. |
 | what3wordsFrom 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. |
 | Lostwithiel Town Council Meeting 8 December 2020From 11 Dec 2020 to 11 Dec 2021 Please find a link to the latest video of Lostwithiel Town Council's meeting held on 8 December 2020. |
 | Notice of Vacancy in Office of Town CouncillorFrom 11 Dec 2020 to 11 Dec 2021 Please see attached document. |
 | Lostwithiel LibraryFrom 16 Dec 2020 to 16 Mar 2021 The library’s last day will be Wednesday 23 December 2020, and we will reopen on Wednesday 13 January 2021. Please make sure that you collect your books before then, as we already have quite a few books waiting to be collected. |
 | Network Rail Fowey Bridge RepairsFrom 18 Dec 2020 to 18 Dec 2021 Please see below for a letter from Network Rail regarding the River Fowey Bridge replacement works. |
 | Thank you!From 26 Dec 2020 to 26 Dec 2021 Lostwithiel Town Council wishes to say a big thank you to all of our Flood Wardens, Resilience & Emergency Management Officer Ruth Rockley and the Emergency Services who supported Lostwithiel residents during the flooding on 18 & 19 December by keeping them informed, prepared and safe. |
