Rod Pascoe - Truro City Councillor

21/09/2026

Tragic news.

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐧

Truro City Council was deeply saddened to receive the news over the weekend that Councillor Jonathan Tann had passed away.

Jonathan was a respected colleague who was elected to Council at the last election. His contributions to Council business during this time have been greatly valued. His passing has come as a profound shock to councillors and staff, and he will be remembered with great fondness.

The Mayor of Truro, Councillor Chris Wells said:
“Like all Truro City Councillors and the Council’s officers and staff, I received the news of Cllr Jonathan Tann’s tragic death with great shock. On behalf of the Council, I send my sincere condolences to his family and will remember them in my prayers. Although Jonathan was a member of the Council for a relatively short time, he certainly made his presence felt. He was never backward in expressing his opinions, and his experience was valued in many discussions. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him."

As a mark of respect, the Cornish flag at Truro City Hall will be flown at half-mast today, and again on the day of the funeral.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Jonathan’s family, friends and all who knew him at this extremely difficult time.

19/09/2026

The Cornwall Islamic Community Centre was rammed with a car and oil was poured over the building in a disgusting attack last week.

If anyone has any information on this dreadful attack then please contact the police. You can do this anonymously if you don’t want to be contacted.

Racist or religious hatred like this is appalling.

28/08/2026

It is with sadness that I let you know of the passing of my father, Terry Pascoe who passed away last week aged 86.

Dad was a Truro City Councillor from 1979 to 1991 and was proud to serve the city he was born in and lived in his entire life.

View Terence 'Terry' Pascoe's obituary to find out the funeral details, post messages of condolence, and light a candle in their memory.

17/08/2026

I’ve been asking for this for several years now.

I’m so pleased it’s finally happening.

The Truro Town Deal programme-funded work aims to improve access to the Cornwall city's quays.

17/08/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 💧

Truro City Council’s Parks Department is acutely aware of the current drought and resultant hosepipe ban, together with the current requests from South West Water to use water wisely.

We are aware that some members of the public may be understandably concerned about the watering of floral displays and other parks in and around the city during a drought. At the current time, we are reducing watering significantly and are using water sourced from our own borehole.

Truro City Council has also invested in a rainwater harvesting system at the Idless Nursery site, and this has been extended following the last hosepipe ban to a 40,000-litre capacity. Now that we have had some rain earlier last week, this source of water will be used first to water our displays.

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07/08/2026

Congratulations to Alan for 21 years hard work.

13/02/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤

Essential tree works will be taking place at Boscawen Park today, Thursday 12th February. The works will involve crown lifting and the removal of dead wood from the macrocarpa trees located on the riverbank opposite Café in the Park.

Some of the macrocarpa trees have grown unevenly from reduced light levels, and now contain a significant amount of dead wood. Removing this dead wood will improve the overall safety of the trees.

In addition, crown lifting will raise the lower branches to above head height, helping to prevent branches from striking vehicles and boats using the slipway.

The works will be carried out by John Hurle and Son, who will ensure safety measures are in place to minimise disruption to park users.

Thank you for your understanding while these important maintenance works are completed.

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13/02/2026

I have reported the streetlights that are not working on Moresk Road. It sure is dark walking down the hill without them.
This is now the third time in 2 years that these lights have gone off, I have asked the divisional member if he can find out why.

27/01/2026

On Monday evening after months of hard work by the Town Clerks Office at Truro City Council and councillor workshops to dissect the surveys of residents wishes, I and my fellow councillors voted to pass the budget and precept for Truro through.

This will results in an increase in 0.75p per week for Band D households to give an example in real world terms.

I have seen many comments asking about why we aren't fixing potholes first, streetlamps and junctions and saying how we're increasing it to line our own pockets and pensions.

Unfortunately people seem to be confusing Truro City Council and Cornwall County Council.

TCC has no control over potholes, roadworks, street lights, bin collections or any of the myriad other things that Cornwall Council does.

We listened to residents wishes and the small increase whilst regrettable will pay for the essential services that we do provide such as the toilets, library, parks etc.

If you have any questions on the precept then please do message me.

27/01/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭:

We have been asked to share the following update from Cornwall Council, regarding the My Truro - Truro Town Deal Lemon Quay project:

Work has officially started on the long-awaited improvements to Lemon Quay as part of the Truro Town Deal Lemon Quay project. Since the 5th January 2026, Cormac have been busy on-site preparing the area. This activity includes:

- Setting up the works compound, establishing a base for construction operations
- Erecting heras fencing around "The Drummer" sculpture to protect the artwork whilst other activity is underway
- Removing five key clamp barrier sections to help prepare the area for forthcoming improvements
- Removing thirteen Cornish bollards as part of the decluttering and rationalisation of street furniture
- Removing eleven planters, clearing space for future landscaping and tree planting elements
- Removing eleven planters with integrated benches, allowing the team to prepare for new furniture and planting schemes
- Installing nine new Cornish bollards outside the Hall for Cornwall, improving safety and organisation around the space

The 14-week scheme is being carefully phased to keep Lemon Quay open and accessible wherever possible. There are no road closures, buses are running as normal, public toilets are unaffected, and work is being coordinated with Truro City Council, Truro BID and event organisers to minimise disruption to markets and events.

Regular updates will continue be shared as the project progresses via Cornwall Council's 'Let's Talk' website at: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/truro-harbour

For queries, you can contact Cormac on: 0300 1234 222 or email [email protected]

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