Bodmin Town Council

24/10/2026

🎃 One week to go until Bodmin Market! 🎃

Join us at Mount Folly next Saturday 31st October, from 9am to 2pm, for a lively market with something for everyone.

We’re delighted to welcome our brilliant regular traders as well as some exciting new stalls! Come along to browse, shop local and enjoy a fantastic day in the heart of Bodmin with some Halloween fun and live music.

Our Market Crier is looking forward to welcoming everyone! Bring your friends and family, support local traders and enjoy the day!

📍 Mount Folly, Bodmin
🕘 9am–2pm
📅 Saturday, 31 October

Please share and help us spread the word!

24/10/2026

Our next Planning Committee Meeting:-

🗓️Tuesday 27th October

📍Court 2, Shire Hall, Mount Folly

⏰6.30pm

This is a public meeting and open for everyone to attend.

You can read the full agenda here:-
https://bodmintc.ibabs.org/Agenda/Index/13705cb1-92c0-444f-bfec-7529344c3968

22/10/2026

As Storm Austen approaches Cornwall, it’s worth knowing where to find help if your home, water supply, electricity or local roads are affected.

Here's the latest information on how to get support or report an issue.

22/10/2026

**IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FROM CORNWALL COUNCIL**
Amber wind warning for Friday

With Storm Austen nearly here, the Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Cornwall from 1am to 10am tomorrow (Friday) when gusts of more than 70mph are expected.

Please:

Do not travel unless absolutely necessary
Do not go wave watching - if you do, you’re putting yourself and others at unnecessary risk
If you see someone in trouble on the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
Expect disruption to travel - buses, flights, trains, ferries may be cancelled
Protect your property and secure loose items in your garden such as trampolines and bins
If your rubbish or recycling is due to be collected on Friday:

Put it out early in the morning rather than overnight, and only if it’s safe
Make sure everything is secure so that it doesn't blow away in the strong winds
Bear with us tomorrow - collection times may vary but we’ll do our best to get to you.
Check our social media in case we need to update you
Weather warnings can change, so please keep up to date with your local news channel. Full details can be found on the warnings and advice pages of the Met Office website.

Follow our social media channels for important updates on Facebook and X,

Alternatively tune in to BBC Radio Cornwall online or on FM 95.2 MHz (East Cornwall) FM: 103.9 MHz (West Cornwall) DAB: 11B.

Storm Austen is on the way, with an amber weather warning in place across Cornwall on Friday due to dangerous winds.

Significant disruption is likely. Debris could affect roads, and power cuts are possible. If you need to travel, take extra care and consider whether your journey is necessary.

It’s worth preparing now in case of power cuts. Make sure you have torches, spare batteries, a charged mobile phone power bank and other essentials to hand.

Stay away from exposed coastal areas overnight and on Friday. Strong winds and large waves could make conditions extremely dangerous. Do not take risks, but if you see someone in trouble along the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

22/10/2026

Today we were delighted to welcome colleagues from across Cornwall to our Shire House Suite for the Cornwall Association of Local Councils’ Larger Councils Committee meeting.

Discussions were focused on issues that matter to our communities, including working together to improve local services, exploring opportunities for homes for local people through Homes for Cornwall’s Acre Project, and how tourism can support our towns and local businesses.

These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and explore how we can work together to support our communities.

Thank you to CALC, the guest speakers and everyone joining us in Bodmin today! 💛

22/10/2026

**TODAY**

REMINDER FOR TOMORROW

Come and meet with professionals
Bev - Social Prescriber,
Heidi - Citizen's Advice
Carla - Community Hub Buddy.

And ask them for help and support with your concerns and questions around topics like housing, legal processes, health, benefits, support for carers and debt.

The session runs on the following Thursdays 1.30-3pm:
Oct 22nd
Nov 26th
Jan 28th

Please share around in your groups and spread the word.

21/10/2026

Stormy weather can damage power lines and equipment, leaving homes without electricity. With Storm Austen on the way, make sure you're prepared in case of a power cut.

Charge your phone, power banks and any essential medical equipment before the storm arrives. Keep a battery-powered torch and wind-up radio handy, and check in with neighbours, friends or family who may need extra support.

If your power goes off, you can report it 24 hours a day by calling 105 or 0800 6783 105. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, dial 18001 before either number to use Text Relay.

20/10/2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, S.16A

The below closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map, the site notice and approved Order:

https://one.network/?tm=GB151270871

Event: Bodmin Christmas Lights

Date: 25th October 2026, 22nd November 2026, 27th November 2026 and 3rd January 2027

Times: 08:00 to 20:00 hours

Applicants are reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure including, if appropriate, bus companies and all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other traders who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area.

The event organiser will display notices at each road / street to be closed at least fourteen days before the closure.

Applicants are reminded that they are responsible for the provision, er****on, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing and site notices.

Kind regards,

Streetworks | Connectivity and Environment

Cornwall Council

Tel: 0300 1234 222

[email protected]