Mawnan Parish Council

22/10/2026

Mawnan Parish Council Meeting Agenda, minutes and other updates:

Greetings everyone

I hope this email finds you all well and preparing to hunker down for the night as Storm Austen makes it way to us. If anyone finds themselves in need of help then Mawnan Emergency Group is on Facebook and you can contact members through it (assuming you still have internet):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1432531511841571/
Their email address is: [email protected]

The group have secured permission to use the Memorial Hall as a community hub in an extreme event such as Storm Goretti, extended power/communication loss, or any other serious situation affecting the village.

Please see the agenda for next weeks Parish Council meeting and the minutes for last months meeting:
Agenda:
https://mawnan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Agenda-for-meeting-271026-PUBLIC.pdf
Minutes (inc County Cllr report, CAP minutes and HMC minutes):
https://mawnan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ITEM-1-FULL-DRAFT-MINUTES-150926-INC-CAP-HMC.pdf

There is a long list of notifications in this newsletter but the top three are:
• Mawnan Parish Council is holding an election for our 10th Cllr on 4th December. This has come about because 10 signatures were submitted to Cornwall Council to hold a parish wide election for the vacant seat. If you are interested them please email [email protected] or Cornwall Council as soon as possible to get your application pack.
• Perran Moon MP is in Mawnan this Saturday from 9am-11am. For more information or to book a slot with him email [email protected].
• Budock Vean Hotel are presenting their spa expansion plans in the meeting next week- I suspect these may be of interest to quite a few of you so this is your chance to come and ask questions.

Here we go with the other ones:

**Mawnan Emergency Group is holding a meeting on 6th November in the Memorial Hall. Their next priority is to compile a list of volunteers who would be willing to become a nominated "Neighbourhood Friend". The idea is for each "Friend" to visit a defined list of properties within your neighbourhood for a quick welfare check to ensure that all is well when it is safe to do so. Any problems could then be passed to the team leaders at the hub, who could coordinate resources and hopefully provide help and assistance.
To get the Neighbourhood Friend list started in advance of the meeting, if you are interested (or just want to know more) please email them at [email protected] to let them know:-
1. if you are able to come
2. roughly what area you would be prepared to cover as a neighbourhood friend. An initial suggestion is 20 properties per volunteer for a quick welfare check.

**Storm Austen: Cornwall Council has released a special storm-related newsletter to residents: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?e=%5bUNIQID%5d&u=81f0f5b15cc407aa5b5f9b50a&id=ba3e790161

**You can register for severe weather updates with National Grid: https://customer.nationalgrid.co.uk/register-for-severe-weather-updates

**Mawnan Allotment Association currently have or are expecting to have one or two plots available. Anyone interested should contact the Secretary on [email protected]

**Road Closure: Carlidnack Road, Mawnan Smith, 23rd October 2026 (08:00 to 16:00 hours). Contact: Ross Strick at Cormac Solutions Ltd on 0300 1234 222: https://one.network/?tm=GB151838535

**Road Closure: Old Church Road, Mawnan, 25th November 2026 to 26th November 2026 (0730 to 1700 hours). Contact:Paul Knight, Cormac Solutions Ltd on 0300 1234 222: https://one.network/?tm=GB152340036

**Road Closure: Bosanath Valley, Mawnan Smith, 18th December 2026 (08:00 to 18:00 hours), Contact Chris Slater at Circet TM on 07971 142611 with any enquiries: https://one.network/?tm=GB152961600

**The Duchy Health Chairity have a ‘Building Community Fund’ which is now open for applications. The fund aims to support charities and grassroots organisations that are helping people build stronger connections, reduce isolation and create more connected communities across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. https://duchyhealthcharity.org/fund-your-project-2026/

**Nominations are open for the for the Great Cornish Website Rescue. One eligible independent Cornish business, charity or community project will receive a new or substantially redesigned website of up to five core pages, including 12 months of standard hosting and three months of launch support. Entry is free, with no purchase needed and no obligation to buy ongoing SEO. Nominations close on Monday 26 October 2026. Full details, eligibility, selection criteria and email nomination instructions are here:
https://www.southwestseo.co.uk/the-great-cornish-website-rescue

**Have your say on proposed changes to Council Tax Support. Cornwall Council has to consider each year whether or not to make changes to any of its Council Tax Reduction schemes. More information is available on the dedicated consultation page on Let’s Talk Cornwall https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/council-tax-support

**The Helford Marine Conservation Newsletter Autumn 2026 can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/5fd10b91797f/helford-marine-conservation-newsletter-march-13926081?e=e144073e8a

The HMC also have a volunteer opportunity to do some Helford Citizen Science Water Testing which means a Kayak Trip with Koru Kayaking: https://mailchi.mp/5a36b7ee7477/helford-marine-conservation-newsletter-march-13926003?e=e144073e8a

They also have a talk on Wednesday 21st October at 7pm in the Mawnan Memorial Hall. A Presentation by Eden Stevens, Blue Meadows Community Engagement Officer at The Ocean Conservation Trust on Falmouth's Seagrass Story. This talk will share the story of Falmouth's seagrass meadows, exploring their history, the rich diversity of wildlife they support and why restoration is now taking place to help them flourish and thrive for generations to come.

**Don’t forget the THE CHILDREN’S SAILING TRUST XMAS FAIR will be held at Trevassick Lake on Saturday 21st November10am – 4pm. Their most recent newsletter can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/1fe7d59f0de5/2026-regattas-13060886?e=3a6e1e3bc5

**Cornwall Council is consulting on the scope of the new Cornwall Local Plan. This ‘scoping stage’ is the earliest stage of writing that new plan. It sets out the evidence and opinions that we have collected to help us to understand how we will write the plan and what it should contain. We now want to hear your opinions on what the plan should include. https://mailchi.mp/fb2b7780dbe6/test-188h05z37u-18053021?e=0161e83276

**South West Coastal Path newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/southwestcoastpath/oct26-news-supporters?e=fa3f4cc357

**Keeping Cornwall Updated email 2nd October- lots of winter wellbeing stuff:
https://mailchi.mp/0891b711c28f/keeping-cornwall-updated-4748122?e=25b3be4bd6

**Keeping Cornwall Updated email 16th October: https://mailchi.mp/f9be5879528c/keeping-cornwall-updated-4748242?e=25b3be4bd6

**Cornwall Together NHS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ca801883a581/cornwall-together-september-2026?e=46e4a97945

**Cornwall’s Safer Cornwall Partnership is currently consulting on a new Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Strategy. The strategy is being developed to reduce ASB, support victims, and strengthen the way agencies work together to respond to local concerns. The consultation is open for the next several weeks, with an online survey that should take around 10 minutes to complete. A link to the consultation is here: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/residents-invited-to-help-shape-strategy-for-tackling-antisocial-behaviour-in-cornwall/

**Work is well underway on Bickland Water Road, with the team making good progress through Phase One of the scheme. The initial works involve widening the footway along Bickland Hill. To date, approximately 50 metres of kerbing and drainage have been completed, and asphalt has been laid along the widened footway.

Every effort is being made to accelerate progress where possible, to allow the temporary traffic lights to be moved further along the road. This will help reduce the impact on traffic and ease congestion around Union Corner Roundabout. In the coming weeks, the electrical team will remove the existing central bollards within the carriageway to allow the installation of the first set of pedestrian-controlled traffic lights. These signals will remain inactive initially while the wider works progress and the necessary arrangements are put in place.

We’re aware that roadworks of this nature and the associated traffic management can cause disruption to the travelling public and those living nearby. Please be assured that we will do all we can to keep this to a minimum, while ensuring the safety of road users and our workforce.

Full project details can be seen at https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/ and if you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us on 0300 1234 222 or email [email protected].

**Update on building works at Falmouth Community Hospital
We are now entering the second phase of the upgrade and installation of a new heating system at Falmouth Community Hospital, with the first stage of the main building works set to start this weekend.

Work to install the new heating system will begin with the minor injury unit area. That team will move into a temporary space onsite this weekend. To allow for the move to take place safely, the minor injury unit will be closed on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October. The rest of the hospital will remain open as normal.

The minor injury unit will be up and running in its new, temporary space from 8am on Monday 5 October. Patients and clinicians will need to enter the unit via the day room, which is the area to the right of the current main entrance. This will be clearly signposted on arrival. We expect the works on the existing minor injury unit space to take around 6 weeks.

Once work on the existing space is complete, other service areas within the hospital will follow suit. This phased approach will allow us to move rooms and equipment around to maintain day services. It will ensure we can keep disruption to a minimum and is why the full building work is not expected to be complete until next summer.

As parts of the building will be without water or heating at different times, we cannot safely maintain inpatient services. As a result, Boscawen Ward will remain closed for the duration of the works. This temporary closure of inpatient services will allow the upgrade to be carried out safely. People should continue to access day services and appointments in the usual way.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank patients and colleagues for bearing with us during these essential works. They are a major investment to ensure the hospital remains safe, modern, and fit for the future. It also shows our commitment to the site as a much-valued local asset.

Throughout the upgrade, we will continue to work with clinical staff and our partners in primary care, social care, and the voluntary sector to provide much more care at home and in the community. Delivering the best and safest care possible remains paramount.

Phew right that’s it!
I’m off to hunker down and get through the storm
See you next week and I hope everyone is okay
Mel

22/10/2026

Fancy a chat with your local MP? Perran Moon MP is here on Saturday. 9-11am. Send an email to [email protected] to find out more a book your slot.

22/10/2026

Stay safe everyone. Here we go again....

Storm Austen is arriving.

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

Click to see more info from Cornwall Council.

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.

11/10/2026

Helpers wanted at Mawnan Park! 🌱

A massive thank you to Sarah and the whole team at Falmouth Garden Centre for generously donating lots of plants for our new nature area at Mawnan Park. This support will help us create a lovely space for people and wildlife. 🌿

If you’d like to volunteer, join us for bulb planting and tidying on Wednesday 14 October, from 9am to 12pm. Everyone is welcome, whether you can spare half an hour or the whole morning!

We’ll also be organising wildlife habitat creation sessions later in October. Spaces are limited for these, so please contact Shiona if you’d like to take part. Email [email protected] or WhatsApp/message: 07792 758640
Thank you! 💚




Mawnan Parish Council Mawnan Smith Community, Support and Information group Mawnan Smith, Cornwall Community Capacity Fund Cornwall Falmouth & Penryn Community Area Partnership

28/09/2026

SECOND ROUND OF 2026 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY
OPENS 1ST OCTOBER AND CLOSES 4TH DECEMBER

Mawnan Parish Council has a small grant programme that will open on 1st October and run until until Dec 4th. Please see our grants page for more information. If you are a member of a group which wishes to be considered for a grant from the Parish Council for a particular project or activity, then go to the grants page on our website. If you need more information email [email protected]

Decisions will be made at December's parish council meeting.

Grants GRANT APPLICATION FORM HERE Parish councils have various powers given by Acts of parliament to provide funding, equipment and premises, to help others provide services. The ability to make such grants is strictly determined by law, both in terms of the organisations which can receive them, an...

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

Do you want to be a parish councillor? Good news- we have a vacancy. Email [email protected] or visit our website to find out more.

15/09/2026

Just a reminder there is a lot of wood (ash) and chippings for those who can collect it: we’ve had some tree work done at the community burial ground up at Mawnan Church. There is a pile of logs stacked against the boundary wall (between the old and new graveyard) and some chippings at the bottom of the field. Please note you will need to bring a wheelbarrow and park in the car park if you’d like to take some- there is no vehicular access into the field. Free to anyone in living in the parish.

15/09/2026

** FYI everyone *** Carlidnack Road will be closed 28th September 9.30- 15.30

09/09/2026

AGENDA FOR MAWNAN PARISH COUNCIL MEETNG. WE NEED ONE NEW COUNCILLOR- WILL YOU JOIN?

Greetings Mawnan Folk

I hope this email finds you all well.

Please find below the link to the agenda for the parish council meeting to be held next Tuesday, 15th September at 7pm in the Mawnan Memorial Hall. Also below is a link to last months minutes. Perran Moon MP popped in and was grilled on a few issues so worth a read if you have the time.

Agenda
https://mawnan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Agenda-for-meeting-150926-PUBLIC.pdf
Minutes
https://mawnan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ITEM-1-DRAFT-Minutes-of-meeting-180826-CLLRS.pdf

In other news:

**Opening for a new Councillor: Unfortunately Sarah Mason has resigned as a Cllr as she has moved to Devon which means that we have one space that has opened up so if anyone would like to join the parish council and help keep the village running smoothly (well… we try) and have a say in how things are done then please drop me a line on 251022 or email me on [email protected]. Or just turn up on Tuesday next week. It’s an exciting time to join- Mawnan Park is about to be redeveloped and fingers crossed we have the Carwinion Playing Fields expansion in the pipeline so lots is happening.

**Lots of wood and chippings for those who can collect it: we’ve had some tree work done at the community burial ground up at Mawnan Church. There is a pile of logs stacked against the boundary wall (between the old and new graveyard) and some chippings at the bottom of the field. Please note you will need to bring a wheelbarrow and park in the car park if you’d like to take some- there is no vehicular access into the field. Free to anyone in living in the parish.

**Remember the Neighbourhood Development Plans? Well here we go again… and we need some members of the public who care about housing and the future of the parish help to create a new Neighbourhood Priority Statement for Mawnan Parish: As most of you will know the housing targets for Cornwall have more than doubled which has forced Cornwall Council to try to work out where on earth (literally) all these new houses are supposed to go. As a consequence the planning policies developed in the NDP are largely out of date and don’t really hold any weight anymore. Town and Parish Councils are being asked to produce Neighbourhood Priority Statements which are described as a way for ‘communities to set out their priorities for growth and development’. These must be community led (there will be a consultation) and are not allowed to say the parish doesn’t want development, more look at what ‘the best development for the parish would look like’. There is then a Statutory obligation for the local planning authority to take published statements into account when determining the policies of the new Local Plan. We need a few members of the public who would be willing to join the working group, along with Cllrs, to put this 12-14 page statement together over the next 12 months. It will be the only form of protection the parish has against development so it needs to be robust and well put together. Community led consultations which evidence residents wants and wishes are the only way to do this. Please email [email protected] to get involved or come to the meeting on Tuesday.

**Falmouth Dredging: The Strategic Planning Committee have not yet met to discuss this application and as of now there is no date set for them to do so. The full planning application and residents' comments can be viewed through the planning portal at Cornwall Council (PA25/01598). You can find the marine licensing application on the MMO website (MLA/2025/00157). There is more information available at https://falmouthdocksredevelopment.info/ -your-say

**Cornwall Council is developing a new campaign focused on reducing fly-tipping across Cornwall: and they would like to hear from community organisations and local stakeholders about the issues they're seeing on the ground.

They are particularly interested in hearing about:

• Areas where fly-tipping or littering is a persistent problem
• Locations that may be under-reported but are causing concern locally
• Any patterns or trends you've noticed over time
• The types of waste commonly found
• Any factors that you feel contribute to issues in your area
• The impact these issues have on the local area or community
• Examples of successful local initiatives, interventions or community-led approaches

If you would like to contribute your observations or experiences, please reply by 14 October to:[email protected]

**Warning issued over squishy dumplings. This has nothing to do with your takeaway. This about new sensory toys, which are shaped like bao buns, and have become hugely popular with children and young people. However, the rapid growth in demand has led to an increasing number of manufacturers producing the toys, and some products on sale in the UK do not meet the required safety standards. Cornwall Council’s Trading Standards team is urging parents and carers to check for the UKCA or CE safety markings when buying the toys, and to throw away any squishies that have a strong chemical smell. Find out more here: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/communities-and-housing/cornwall-trading-standards-issues-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toys/?utm_source=residentnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=28Aug

**Run Mawnan is taking place on the 20th September and the road will be closed for a short time between 9.50 and 9.30am. https://one.network/?tm=151953023

**Carlidnack Road will be closed on the 23rd October between 8am and 4pm. https://one.network/?tm=GB151838535

**The Helford Marine Conservation Newsletter can be viewed here: https://mailchi.mp/f91878afe5e7/helford-marine-conservation-newsletter-march-13924975?e=e144073e8a
They have a talk in the Mawnan Memorial Hall on Wednesday 16th Sept by Jess Haines - Ecology and Conservation of Nursery Habitat used by Reef Manta Rays in the Maldives.

Shoresearch Week 2026 is coming on Monday 28th September, 10am - 2:30pm - Prisk Cove, Helford: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shoresearch-week-prisk-cove-tickets-1999080133493?aff=oddtdtcreator

**There is a quarterly forum for patients registered with the four local practices in Falmouth & Penryn: Penryn Surgery, Falmouth Health Centre, Trescobeas Surgery and Westover Surgery. It is run by the Falmouth and Penryn Integrated Network Team. The aim is to increase the attendance among patients registered with these practices. The next meeting is on at 2.15pm on 14th October, Pendennis Community Centre.

Latest newsletter from Cornwall National Landscape: https://a5ipk.r.sp1-brevo.net/mk/mr/sh/SMJz09SDriOHWok7UwKi6yQlbYH7/y5khOzx0HIH2

Latest newsletter from the South West Coast Path: https://mailchi.mp/southwestcoastpath/sep26-news-supporters-8815854?e=fa3f4cc357

I think that’s it. Have a lovely rest of your week and weekend. Hope to see some of you next week.

Mel