Looe Town Council

22/10/2026

Please see below from Looe Royal British Legion. The Poppy stall at the Rose Garden on Saturday has been postponed due to the weather forecast, a new date will be rearranged.

Important Notice.

Unfortunately due to the poor weather forecast the planned Poppy stall on Saturday at the Rose Garden is postponed. We will look to find a replacement day next week.

22/10/2026

⚠️ Storm Austen Update

Due to the weather warnings associated with Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, Looe Library and Community Hub will be closed on Friday and Saturday. The Library will reopen as normal at 9.30am on Monday.

The Town Council offices are currently expected to open from Midday on Friday. We will assess conditions in the morning and provide an update on our social media channels if this changes.

Thank you for your understanding, and please take care during the severe weather.

22/10/2026

⚠️ Important Notice: Changes to Looe Public Toilet Opening Hours During Storm Austen

In line with weather warnings associated with Storm Austen, there will be changes to the opening hours of Looe Town Council's public toilets for the safety of residents, visitors and staff.

🚻 Guildhall Toilets will remain open throughout.

🚻 On Saturday, the Guildhall, West Looe and Millpool Toilets will be open.

🚻 On Sunday, all public toilets are expected to reopen as normal, subject to site inspections and confirmation that no storm damage has occurred.

🚻 Due to the current roof works, the Seafront Toilets will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Monday for safety reasons.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Any further updates will be shared on our social media channels.

Please take care during the severe weather.

22/10/2026

⚠️ Please take a moment to read the important safety advice below from RNLI Looe Lifeboat Station ahead of Storm Austen.

⚠️ With Storm Austen forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the South West this Thursday evening and into Friday, the RNLI is urging everyone to take extra care around the coast.

Strong winds are expected in some coastal areas, creating dangerous conditions at beaches, cliffs and seafronts.

🚩 Some RNLI lifeguarded beaches remain open during half term, but conditions may be extremely challenging. RNLI lifeguards may fly red flags where conditions are considered too dangerous to enter the water.

🌊 Stay well back from the water's edge and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

If you get into trouble in the water, remember

If you see someone in difficulty, remember Phone, Float, Throw:
📞 Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard
🛟 Tell them to float
🔵 Throw something that floats

22/10/2026

⚠️ Please see the latest travel update below from GWR regarding Storm Austen.

Rail services across Devon and Cornwall are expected to be affected on Friday, so please check before travelling.

🌬️ Storm Austen - 23/10 ⚠️

Strong winds are expected to impact services across Devon and Cornwall on Friday, with an amber weather warning in place.

🚆 Fewer trains will run, services will be busier and journeys may take longer. Long-distance services will operate between London Paddington and Plymouth only, with local trains providing a shuttle between Plymouth and Penzance.

⚠️ Some early-morning services on Saturday 24 October may also be cancelled while teams assess any damage.

Please check your journey before setting off. We’ll keep you updated as conditions change.

🔎 Check the latest travel information at GWR.com/check

If you no longer wish to travel, you can claim a full refund at https://refunds.gwr.com/

22/10/2026

📚 Volunteer Opportunity at Looe Library

Looe Library currently has a volunteer vacancy on Wednesday mornings.

If you enjoy reading, helping others and being part of a friendly community space, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see the poster for further information and help us spread the word by sharing this post.

21/10/2026

Our next Services Assets & Community Meeting will take place tomorrow, Thursday 22nd October at 6.00pm at Looe Library and Community Hub.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

21/10/2026

⚠️ Please see the latest update below from Cornwall Council regarding Storm Austen.

Residents and visitors are advised to follow the latest forecasts and take extra care, particularly near the coast, during the expected severe weather.

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.

20/10/2026

🏮A limited number of places remain on our FREE Christmas Lantern Making Workshop!

If you'd like your lantern to be part of this year's Looe Lantern Parade, don't miss your chance to get involved.

📍 Booking is essential.
📧 Email: [email protected] (Subject: Lantern Workshop)
📞 Phone: 01872 322053

Please share this post to help us spread the word and reach anyone who may be interested.

20/10/2026

⚠️ Please see the latest update below from Cornwall Council regarding Storm Austen.

Residents and visitors are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and take extra care during the expected strong winds and heavy rain from late Thursday and into Friday morning.

Storm Austen has been named by the Met Office, bringing disruptive wind and rain to Cornwall from late Thursday and into Friday.

This is the first named storm of this year's season, and the strongest winds are forecast across the South West.

Expect travel disruption, localised flooding and trees brought down by strong gusts.