Please find the details of the forthcoming Community Centre Committee AGM.

P R O J E C T  

U P D A T E:

I hope that many of you may have noticed the works going on at the Parish Playing Fields (if you didn't already know!); and that both children and adults, are excited about what is to come.

The project is well under way and the surfaced pump track is nearing completion. Weather permitting, this week - grass turfs will be laid. We do not yet know when it will be possible to open this great new community asset; whilst the other works are in progress. Some things are well beyond our control - such as the weather!

We ask that you please be patient; and respect that it will be open to all as soon as it is safe to do so. The multi-use games court area is also coming along nicely, with the fencing due to arrive before the end of this week. 

If it is possible to open the track before the court - the Parish Council will endeavour to do this. Here are a couple of photos of what is to come...

Find out more by following the link below: 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-waste/new-food-waste-recycling-and-rubbish-service/

Please see the associated document below. 

Tamar Catchment - Invasive Non-Native Species Questionnaire

The Tamar Valley National Landscape Partnership is seeking information on the presence and spread of Giant hogweed,Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and American skunk cabbage in the wider river catchment.

As much of the recruitment of seeds or viable plant fragments wash down rivers, it is important to understand their extent in the wider catchment from which new invasive plants may enter the lower reaches of the river and estuary.

We are therefore looking for help in identifying where these four plant species are upstream and in what numbers. For this we need to tap the knowledge of local people and societies within the Tamar Catchment area and are looking for participants to share their information with us.

This up-to-date information will help to inform a feasibility study that has been commissioned for the possible development of a control programme.

Information about the four species of principal interest can be found at Plant Atlas 2020.

In completing the form, please indicate to which river valley or area the information relates.

Please do share this questionnaire, if you know of others who may be interested.

Many thanks for your help with this.

Consultation seeks views on supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities

January 29, 2024

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Road From County Boundary To Rule Cross, Morwenstow

Timing: 2nd February 2024 to 8th February 2024 (24 hours)

Reason for Emergency Closure: Repair mains leak

Contact: South West Water - Tel: 0344 3462020

The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

View on https://one.network/?tm=137432373

Please see attached pdf for details.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: A39 Crimp And Stursdon Cross, Morwenstow

Timing: 27th October 2023 to 27th October 2023 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)

Contact: Sunbelt Rentals Ltd - Tel: 0370 0500 792, email: surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk

The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

https://one.network/?tm=135280113

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. Applicants and contractors are also reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing.

Cornwall Council Community Chest 2023-24

The Community Chest gives small grants to not-for-profit groups across Cornwall.

Each Cornwall Councillor has a small grants budget to support projects in their area.

Grants can cover a wide range of activities.

Here are some examples:

• Helping vulnerable children or adults
• Helping young people
• Providing facilities for older people
• Supporting community facilities
• Improving a community centre or village hall
• Local environment projects
• Helping to address community safety issues
• Purchasing play and exercise equipment for community use
• Public events, festivals and exhibitions.

The closing date for completed applications this year is 23 February 2024.

If you would like to apply for a Cornwall Councillor Community Chest grant please contact your local Councillor to discuss your project and possible funding.

cllr.shorne.tilbey@cornwall.gov.uk

07740 244035

Expression of Interest for Maintenance Works.

In order to help the Parish Council budget for the next financial year (2024/25) please express your interest to carry out the following maintenance:

• South West Coast Path Trimming
• Local Maintenance Partnership Path Trimming
• Aunt Amy’s Garden
• Community Centre Public Toilets
• Duckpool Public Toilets

Expression of interest is required before Friday 10^th November 2023. The precept budget will be set on Wednesday 15^th November.

For any further information – please contact the Clerk on 07775 726 907 or clerk@morwenstowparishcouncil.co.uk .

Due to the current financial climate fluctuations - quotations will not be required for consideration until the February 2024 meeting.

Please submit these in writing/by email, no later than 12^th February. Please include a copy of your public liability insurance along with any risk assessments as applicable.

Appointment of Contractors will be resolved at the February monthly meeting.

Thank you.

pickme-up is operated by Holsworthy Rural Community Transport, a charitable organisation dedicated to providing flexible affordable transport services in and around Holsworthy since 2000. As a charity Holsworthy Community Rural Transport relies upon volunteers, grants, funding and sponsorship from local businesses to continue to provide this vital service.

In our rural community if you do not have access to your own transport it can feel isolating. Including the young, the elderly, and those with mobility issues, access to services and facilities is a very real challenge.

Morwenstow falls under zone 9.  Most trips for zone 9 are on Mondays & Fridays.

If you head over to their website (below) you can see all of the trips on offer.  There is a wide variety.   Morwenstow Parish Council are proud to have committed to help fund the service in a small way for the next 3 years to aid our Parishioners travels in our rural location.

https://pickme-up.co.uk/

It's a big deal for Cornwall

Cornwall Council is holding public meetings where residents, town and parish councils and local organisations can find out what the proposed devolution deal and an elected Mayor could mean for Cornwall’s future.

Come along and ask questions or just listen and find out more.

All meetings start at 6.30pm, except the Torpoint meeting which starts at 7pm:

• St Austell: 16 January - Penrice Academy Hall, Charlestown Road, St Austell, PL25 3NR
• Redruth: 18 January - Redruth Community Centre, Foundry Row, Redruth, TR15 1AW
• Bodmin: 20 January - Bell Hall, Bodmin College, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, PL31 1DD
• Newquay: 23 January - Newquay Tretherras School, Trevenson Road, Newquay, TR7 3BH
• Truro: 24 January - County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY
• Torpoint: 25 January (7pm start) – Torpoint Town Council, Committee Room, 1-3 Buller Road, PL11 2LD
• Saltash: 26 January - Saltash Guildhall, Saltash Town Council, Lower Fore Street, PL12 6JX
• Falmouth: 27 January - Sunley Lecture Theatre, National Maritime Museum, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3QY
• Penzance: 30 January - St Johns Hall, Alverton Street, Penzance, TR18 2QR
• Bude: 6 February - The Falcon Hotel - Function Room, Breakwater Road, Bude EX23 8SD
• Launceston: 7 February - Main Hall, Launceston Town Hall, Western Road, Launceston PL15 7AR

If you can’t attend a meeting, you can find out more and share your views on the proposed devolution deal on Let’s Talk Cornwall.

Please help to promote this consultation so that people in your area can make the most of the opportunity to have their voices heard. Cornwall Council will send copies of a poster with details of the public meetings for town and parish councils to display on their noticeboards.

Information about the proposed Cornwall Devolution Deal and the public consultation, including a consultation questionnaire for people to have their say is available on the Let’s Talk Cornwall site.

You will also find there a downloadable copy of the poster for anyone who wants to print off more copies, plus a recently added animation and an easy read version of the devolution deal information that you can also use to promote the consultation.

See the short animated video on the devolution deal here.

Download the easy read version of the consultation questionnaire here.

There have been instances in the past when patients google 111 online but then click (understandably) on the first option which returns on their google/search engine which can include access to clinical advice for which a charge is levied.

This is not NHS 111online which is completely free and there is never a charge, either by telephony or if you use the online service.

For Cornwall if a person did an online journey and the outcome was they needed to speak to a clinicians, then their details would drop into the local system here and the patient would be called back on the number they left online for contact. There is never any charge for this.

Sometimes people can inadvertently clicked on a paid for service, it's deceptive as they look remarkably similar.

For clarity the link is: https://111.nhs.uk/ and the page you get presented with looks like this:

News from Woodford:

**Now collecting pledges for build in Lulworth, Morwenstow and Marston Magna - pledge by November 1st! **

The Gigabit Voucher scheme, which is run by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will give every eligible resident £1,500 and every qualifying business £3,500 towards costs.
The ask of the funding is that each applicant takes a fibre contract for a period of 12 months. Full details of the scheme are here: https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk/

When the build is finished, you can use any provider that offers a full fibre to the service over the Openreach network – a list of providers are here: https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband/fttp-providers

You can check your eligibility to take part by entering your postcode here www.openreach.com/connectmycommunity
Thanks for reading!

If you would like to know more - please find the following information in the additional documents:

Please join us if you are an interested party for the progression of a M.U.G.A. pitch below the training pitch.

This will be a short meeting to register interest and form a working party.

The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.

Please join us at Morwenstow Community Centre from 7:45pm.

Thank you.

Morwenstow Parish Council

Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II – I am able to confirm the following arrangements in the Parish of Morwenstow so far.

There is much protocol to follow. There will be a book of condolence available in the Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist from tomorrow (10^th September).

Cut flowers only (no wrapping or cellophane please) may be placed in the porch of the Church on the right hand side.

On Saturday 10^th September; the Principal Proclamation will be made at St James's Palace. During this time the Union Flag will return to Full Mast from 11am that day until 1pm the following day.

On Sunday 11^th September; following the County Level Proclamations. A Proclamation will be read at 6.15pm, at the Church by our Parish Council Chairman – Jonathan Hobbs.

There is also an online book of condolence that can be found at https://www.royal.uk/

The whole of the Parish is invited to attend.

- Clerk to Morwenstow Parish Council

Community Energy Plus are the energy efficiency charity based in Truro and we are in partnership with Cornwall Council to help deliver the Sustainable Warmth grant. I enclose both our own and Cornwall Council’s leaflets which outline the grant for your information.

I am contacting you in the hope that you will include these leaflets on your website, newsletter and/or meeting places, so that your residents are aware there is help available to make their homes more energy efficient, which will also help reduce energy consumption, costs, and fuel poverty.

We are also anxious to identify and reach out to those living in properties which may be under-insulated and/or have inefficient heating systems. With that in mind, are you able to advise us of any specific roads where privately-owned housing stock may require upgrading, for instance, any housing estates built before 1990?

In addition, if you are aware of any community energy or environment groups, we would be grateful if you could provide us with their details in order that we may contact them directly so that news of the Sustainable Warmth grant reaches a wider audience.

Please find details below of a housing opportunity that has arisen in Shop.

https://s.surveyplanet.com/wj0opb2m

Morwenstow Parish Council would like to gauge opinion on whether a Multi-Use Games Area would be a good asset to our Community.

Please follow the link to the Survey Planet website.

There are only 8 questions.

The survey is aimed at Children and Adults.

Many thanks for your time.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Woodfield Road, Bude

Timing: 5th July 2022 to 6th July 2022 (09:00 to 23:59 hours)

Reason for Emergency Closure: Safety for Engineer to work on the overhead structure

Contact: Openreach - Tel: 03700500792

The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

View on https://one.network/?tm=129531081

Applicants and contractors are reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing. Applicants are also reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure/restriction including, if appropriate, all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other trader who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area.

You can view the Summer Newletter from Cornwall Citizens Advice by clicking through the link: https://citizensadvicecornwall.org.uk/cornwall-citizens-summer-2022/

Please click the pdf below to view a letter from Age Concern Bude & District.

Help is required.

Thank you

Morwenstow Renewable Energy Association

MREA has the current award from Crimp Wind Power in its bank account.

The Objects of the Association are:-

1. To provide financial assistance towards new projects based within the parish of Morwenstow for the benefit of the parish and parishioners; and

2. To provide a source of funding towards emergency and contingency repair and maintenance of Morwenstow community assets for the benefit of the community.

We encourage interested and qualified organisations to apply for funds that comply with these objects.

Applications forms are available below.

Completed applications should be forwarded to any of the trustees by August 31^st for consideration by the trustees who are Dave Miles our volunteer community representative, Jonathan Hobbs Chairman of Morwenstow Parish Council and me, Alan Rowland

The Association was founded in 2011 and since then has held ten annual grant rounds and awarded at least £2,400 each year. The parish so far has therefore benefited from the grand total of £27316.75, plus a further sum this year to be allocated.

The Association has another 15 years to run, so we invite anyone wishing to become a trustee to contact me or any of the other trustees expressing their interest.

Good Luck

Alan Rowland

(Secretary MREA)

Our defibrillator at Atlantic Horizons Camp Site at Eastcott Cross will be fitted shortly and we have chosen a date for the unveiling and Training Session on Wednesday 25th May at 7pm. The training session held by Jay's Aim, will be at our Camp Site and is an open invitation for all to attend if you wish to have the knowledge of how to use a Defibrillator and CPR. We would be grateful if you could PM me your interest for numbers attending. Please also share this event to others who have not got internet connection.

Dear Members

The latest round of elections has just taken place for the British Youth Council for Members of Youth Parliament. Three young people have been elected as Members and two as Deputies. They have been discussing how they would like to move forward in developing the voice of children in Cornwall and as such a Launch event has been planned for Saturday 30^th April at New County Hall in Truro.

Hearing from children, young people and practitioners it is clear that for children’s rights including participation to be promoted and embedded in normal culture in Cornwall there needs to be a join up of current good practice and further development to create a robust, representative and cohesive network. At this time there are a number of formal and informal youth voice groups – parish councils, community groups, statutory groups and school councils. Working in partnership with Action for Children who deliver the Councils 11+ youth provision, wider voluntary sector partners, schools, community and parishes we would like to create the opportunity for young people across Cornwall to connect together as part of a larger Youth Council. These young people could already be part of another youth voice group and therefore represent that group, or they could just want to get involved for the first time with an interest in sharing their own and their peers views. This will not only create stronger and more connected and representative voice of children in Cornwall, but also reduce duplication and develop mechanisms directly between young people and decision and policy makers in the County.

We are at the early stages of the formation of this new way of working and therefore very much need your help to reach out to young people aged 10 – 18 and up to 25yrs with SEND (or organisations who work with young people) to let them know about this opportunity and support them where needed to take part. Having worked in the Voluntary Sector and Local Authority in Cornwall for the last 18 years, I know there is so much excellent child and youth engagement taking place. This is an opportunity to enable the views, wishes and feelings of children and young people in Cornwall to be meaningfully heard and acted on in a more cohesive and embedded way.

Attached is the invite for the Youth Council launch event, please feel free to forward this to any formal or informal youth groups in your area – the deadline for young people expressing interest is Monday 18^th April. For further information about the event or discussion about the development of the Youth Council please contact Katherine Ennever (Katherine.ennever@cornwall.gov.uk) or Kate MacArthur, Action for Children Kate.MacArthur@actionforchildren.org.uk.

Please find the Spring Newsletter from the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Help us fight loneliness.

We are Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distribution network operator for the South West, South Wales and the Midlands.

We have teamed up with Localgiving to deliver our Community Matters Fund. After awarding £500,000 to support organisations combating fuel poverty over the winter, our second funding opportunity through this partnership has now launched. This fund will provide £500,000 to support charitable organisations in their response to people suffering with their mental health due to loneliness and/or social isolation.

The Community Matters Fund is looking to support projects addressing loneliness and social isolation that fit within the following themes:

· Delivering services to reduce loneliness and/or social isolation

· Delivering services to improve mental health caused by loneliness and/or social isolation

· Delivering educational activities focused on skills development and ongoing support to reduce loneliness and/or social isolation (e.g. digital skills, employability skills, life skills)

· Innovative approaches to combat loneliness and/or social isolation and its associated impact on mental health.

The programme is now live and accepting applications until 24th April 2022.

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 4th May 2022.

Projects must be delivered and funding spent by 31st December 2022.

If you have any further questions about the Community Matters Fund please contact our Help Desk on help@localgiving.org.

Look out for us on social media #WPDCommunityFund.

Dear Members

Cornwall like all other areas of the UK continues to be shocked and saddened by the harrowing stories of the war in Ukraine. Many of our residents have already provided practical support through the various national charities. Many of you, I know, will be receiving calls from residents asking how they can help the people of Ukraine and asking for further details of the schemes that are being set up by government to support those fleeing the conflict.

Following calls with government officials today, I wanted to give you an update on the schemes and reassure you that Cornwall Council will work proactively with government to see how we can best provide support for the people of the Ukraine and support the government’s initiative to offer hospitality to refugees, given the harrowing situation they are facing.

Whilst details are now emerging about the schemes that are being put in place, given the complexity of the situation and the fact that this is a fast moving situation, we will keep you updated in the coming weeks as we receive more details from government. We will also be providing regular updates on the Council’s dedicated webpage: Support for the people of Ukraine - Cornwall Council, and you may wish to share the attached list of charity contact details.

Homes for Ukraine can be found here Homes for Ukraine – Homes for Ukraine – Local Sponsorship Scheme for Ukraine (campaign.gov.uk)

This scheme will open on Friday 18 March for visa applications from Ukrainians and immediate family members who already have named people willing to sponsor them. They do not need a family tie to take part in this scheme, but they must be sponsored by an individual or organisation in the UK.

So far more that 130,000 people across the country have registered for more information in the few short days since opening, which is brilliant news. You can record your interest as an individual or as an organisation (for example charity, business, community group). You can read details and FAQs first before recording your offer of support, and, once registered, you will be regularly updated as the scheme opens and develops. Some frequently asked questions are:

Who can apply to host a Ukrainian refugee?

People in the UK will be able to apply to host a refugee or refugees through the government website (homes for Ukraine) – link above.

You have to be able to host them in your own home or in another property, for at least six months.

Charities, businesses and community groups will also be able to apply.

Those offering to host a refugee will be vetted by the government and Ukrainian applicants will also undergo security checks before they are matched with a host.

The government says there will be no cap or upper limit on the number of Ukrainians who can come under this scheme.

Do you have to know the refugee you want to host?

No, you will not be required to know them in advance.

You don't have to name an individual or a family you want to host when you fill in the form. Once you submit it, you will be matched with Ukrainians who are seeking refugee in the UK.

It is not yet clear how and where the refugees wanting to come to the UK will be able to apply.

How will the scheme be funded?

Households in the UK will be offered £350 a month to open their homes to refugees.

The government has so far not specified whether this is the amount offered to hosts per refugee, but it is implied that this funding is per home offered.

Local authorities will also receive £10,500 in extra funding per refugee for support services, with more for children of school age.

What rights will the refugees have?

Ukrainians welcomed under the scheme will be eligible to work, access state benefits and public services for three years.

Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons are among UK retailers who have offered to employ Ukrainian refugees.

The government has also said it will look at options to provide support to Ukrainian nationals who want to come to the UK with their pets.

Safeguarding

All accommodation offered will be subject to the relevant safeguarding checks and will be carried out at a local level on a case by case basis.

The Ukraine Family Scheme Visa application process can be found here Apply for a Ukraine Family Scheme visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The Ukraine Family Scheme opened from 4 March, allowing applicants to join family members or extend their stay in the UK. It is free to apply and so far, approximately 5500 visas have been granted. Successful applicants will be able to live, work and study in the UK and access public funds. To apply to the Ukraine Family Scheme people must:

· be applying to join or accompany their UK-based family member; and

· be Ukrainian or the immediate family member of a Ukrainian national who is applying to the scheme; and

· have been residing in Ukraine on or immediately before 1 January 2022 (including those who have now left Ukraine

· There is a 24/7 free helpline +44 808 164 8810 (0808 164 8810 if you’re in the UK). If you cannot contact UK 0808 numbers, please use +44 (0)175 390 7510.

As Members and trusted leaders in your communities, you can help by sharing this information as widely as possible, and asking people who want to help to register their interest in Homes for Ukraine in the first instance, so that we can ensure that we are able to provide help to those in need as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Council will continue to liaise closely with Government to understand the number of residents interested in taking part in the scheme. We will not be keeping a separate data base of people offering accommodation and all offers should in the first instance be made through the government’s website.

Kind regards

Linda

Cllr Linda Taylor (she/her)

Leader of the Council

Cornwall Councillor for the St Ives East, Lelant and Carbis Bay Division

www.cornwall.gov.uk | 'Onen hag oll'

County Hall, Truro, TR1 3AY

Cornwall Trading Standards issues warning about home insulation scams

Thursday, April 7 2022

Scammers, some claiming to be from Cornwall Council, are cold calling residents with misleading claims about spray foam insulation, Cornwall Council Trading Standards team has warned.

Other cold callers are trying to sell residents unsuitable foam insulation products that could potentially do more harm than good.

Gary Webster, Fair Trading Team Manager at Cornwall Council said: “As energy prices are set to rise even further, many households are looking at ways to improve the energy efficiency of their home to cut bills.

“However, there have been recent examples of residents being cold called and offered spray foam insulation. Whilst the product itself can be a legitimate method of insulation, it is not suitable for every property, and can cause more harm than good if applied in the wrong circumstances.”

The technique uses expanding foam, sprayed between the rafters, either to the underside of the roofing felt or directly to the tiles or slates. It is often claimed to be a quick and easy solution to increase the insulation in a property or to repair leaks.

The foam only provides a stopgap solution and may cause problems in the long term. By covering parts of the rafters, it can trap dampness and makes the roof more vulnerable to decay. Any future internal inspection of the roof for maintenance or mortgaging purposes can be made more difficult. Spray foam insulation can also cost ten times that of other insulation measures.

Councillor Martyn Alvey, portfolio holder for environment and climate change at Cornwall Council, said: “We all need to be thinking about working towards a sustainable carbon neutral Cornwall and the recent focus on spiralling energy bills has made the need to properly insulate our homes an even bigger priority. However, as we all look for ways to improve the energy efficiency of our home to cut bills, we need to be wary of those trying to exploit for profit those of us trying to do the right thing. It’s important to seek out and follow the right advice.”

Community Energy Plus is a Cornish charity that provides free advice to people about energy efficiency. They continue to receive reports from residents who have been given the hard-sell for this insulation.

In one case, a consumer had received numerous calls from a firm trying to sell spray foam insulation. In an attempt to worry the householder, the salesperson claimed that the property didn’t meet ‘Government Standards’ for insulation. After stating that the work would cost around £8,000 – the caller claimed that they could offer a ‘special discount’ and reduced the cost to £5,000. The work was agreed and carried out the very next day. The property was a Victorian house, and the treatment was not in any way suitable.

In another case, the salesperson claimed to be calling from Cornwall Council and again tried to persuade the resident to agree to have spray foam insulation, despite it being completely unsuitable for the property. Luckily in this case the person sought advice and did not agree to the work.

Laura Tregonning, Senior Project Manager at Community Energy Plus, said “Spray foam insulation is a technology that is suitable in some situations, but careful advice should be sought before making a commitment. We’re Cornwall’s energy advice charity and would recommend that if anyone in Cornwall is contacted by a company offering this measure, that they should be on their guard and contact us on 0800 954 1956 before signing anything or paying a deposit.”

Things to think about when considering works to make your home more energy efficient:

• Be wary where you are approached following a cold call. Whilst some businesses do legitimately use these methods to find new customers, we would always recommend doing your own research, including looking at independent online reviews.
• Speak to reputable independent advisors, such as Community Energy Plus, to work out which energy efficiency measure is best for your home, the likely cost, and what funding you may qualify for.
• When dealing with a business, make sure they tell you who they are and which source of grant funding they are intending to access. Challenge any vague statements which suggest they are ‘working for the Government’ or ‘working for the Council.’
• Genuine installers will offer a fair price for the work. Whilst they may be prepared to be negotiate a little, it is important to be suspicious if a salesperson or ‘surveyor’ offers a very large discount.
• There is no law that states that homeowners will be fined if they fail to make improvements to the energy efficiency of their home.
• If consumers want to report a scam relating to energy efficiency, or would like further advice on their legal rights, they should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service 0808 223 1133.
• If you’re struggling with money and bills, there is support available. More details are on the Council’s website ‘Support is available if you’re struggling with money’ - Cornwall Council
  

Second scam warning:

JUBILEE CELEBRATION MUGS - CHILDREN OF THE PARISH - AGED 0 - 16.

Morwenstow Parish Council will be pleased to present commemorative mugs to the children of the parish. This will take place at the event to be held on Saturday 4th June 2022.

In order to ensure that the correct quantity is ordered, we require parents or guardians to register your child with us please. Please send details of how many mugs are required in each family; stating the age bracket for the child(ren).

We have a rough guide from the local nursery/primary and secondary schools. We do not know how many children are homeschooled and do not want anyone to miss out.

Please register your child(ren) before 30th April 2022, by sending details to Councillor Phipps. Julie can be contacted by email on jsphippsmpc@hotmail.com or 01288 331 622.

PARISH COUNCIL REQUESTS

Interested parties are invited to tender for the following:

A cleaner is required for cleaning Duckpool toilets.

Contact Jonathan Hobbs for details.

Please note that Public Liability Insurance cover is required for all contractors.

 All enquiries/quotes to be received by Friday 15th April 2022. Quotes will need to be in writing and emailed to: clerk@morwenstowparishcouncil.co.uk

Woolley to Gooseham

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Road From Woolley To Gooseham, Bude

Timing: 23rd March 2022 to 29th March 2022 (24 hours)

Reason for Emergency Closure: Pipe repairs

Contact: Kier on behalf of South West Water - Tel:03443462020

The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

View on https://one.network/?tm=128156198

Applicants and contractors are reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing. Applicants are also reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure/restriction including, if appropriate, all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other trader who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area.

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Woodville Road:

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: 24/03/2022 - Woodville Road, Bude

Timing: 24th March 2022 to 30th March 2022 (24 hours weekdays)

Reason for Emergency Closure: Repair com pipe leak

Contact: Kier - Tel: 0344 3462020

The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

View on https://one.network/?tm=128176668

Applicants and contractors are reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing. Applicants are also reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure/restriction including, if appropriate, all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other trader who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area.

Please find a link here to the March edition of the Hamlets.

Please find the Hamlets below.  There is currently a technical error preventing the February displaying with the others.  It is being worked on and should be fixed soon.

MORWENSTOW PARISH COUNCIL

Vacancy for Parish Councillor - The time has now passed and expressions of interest have been made.

Following a recent Parish Councillor resignation, Morwenstow Parish Council has 1 vacancy to fill.  Applications to fill this vacancy are invited from those meeting the election criteria below.

Eligibility:

To apply you must:

• be a British, Commonwealth or other European Union Citizen and not require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom or have indefinite leave to remain;

• on the ‘relevant date’ (i.e. the day on which you are nominated or if there is a poll the day of the election) be 18 years of age or over;

• satisfy at least one of the following qualifications:

a) Be registered as a local government elector for the Parish;

b) Have, during the whole of the preceding 12 months, occupied as owner or tenant, any land or premises in the Parish;

c) Had your principal or only place of work, during the preceding 12 months, in the Parish;

d) Have lived, during the whole of the preceding 12 months, in the Parish or within 3 miles thereof.

The Community Chest gives small grants to not-for-profit groups across Cornwall. Each Cornwall Councillor has a small grants budget to support projects in their area.  Cornwall Councillor Tilbey is welcoming grant applications from the Morwenstow, Kilkhampton & Stratton Members.

Grants can cover a wide range of activities. Here are some examples:

• Helping vulnerable children or adults
• Helping young people
• Providing facilities for older people
• Supporting community facilities
• Improving a community centre or village hall
• Local environment projects
• Helping to address community safety issues
• Purchasing play and exercise equipment for community use
• Public events, festivals and exhibitions
• Helping communities following the Covid-19 pandemic

To find out more, please read the guidance for applicants.

Cornwall Council's Budget Consultation -

https://cornwall.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8b22106188babc3bc72a50b07&id=003c4e3a14&e=cc91bbb0ca

Cornwall Council Hackney Carriage (Taxi) / Private Hire Vehicle, Operator and Driver Licensing - end date: 7th February.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/licenses-for-taxi-s-and-private-hire/public-consultation/

Local council survey on nature - your views matter - end date: 4th February

https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/empowering-local-communities

News from Bude - click on the documents.

Bude Climate Partnership Update

Bude Electric Vehicle Presentation

Active Plus Poster

East Youlstone Community Benefit Fund

Location:

East Youlstone, North Devon

Total Grants Available:

Approximately £12,000

Fund Provided by:

East Youlstone Wind Farm Ltd

The East Youlstone Wind Farm is owned and managed by Arevon Energy (originally developed by Airvolution Energy).

The Community Benefit Fund is currently open to new applications. There is approximately £12,000 available to give out in grants each year.

Project locations

To qualify for a grant, your project will need to be located within the area indicated on the map below. Please click on the map image below to be redirected to an interactive map, where you can enter your project postcode to determine if it is in the eligible funding area.

Deadline

There is one funding round to apply to each year. The next deadline is 16 March 2022.

Grant Amounts

The Fund allows groups to apply for grants between £250 and £6,000. Please click below to read the full criteria and how to apply:

https://www.grantscape.org.uk/fund/eastyoulstonecbf/

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Layby on A39 Crimp to Stursdon Cross

Timing: 10th January 2022 to 18th January 2022

Contact: South West Water - Tel: 0344 346 2020 orStreetworks.mail@kier.co.uk

The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

https://one.network/?tm=123675392

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. Applicants and contractors are also reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Stursdon Cross to Coombe

Timing: 7th December 2021 to 8th December 2021 (09:30 to 15:30)

Reason for Emergency Closure: Urgent closure for cable renewal works

Contact: Openreach - Tel: 03700500792 orbtprioritysurveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk

The above closure has been approved and is now in progress. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

View on https://one.network/?tm=125995271

Applicants and contractors are reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing. Applicants are also reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure/restriction including, if appropriate, all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other trader who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area.

Winter wellbeing & Citizens Advice Autumn Newsletter:

Winter wellbeing

Cornwall Council is reminding residents who may be concerned about rising energy prices that free and independent advice on fuel bills and home heating is available.

Together with partners including NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group, the Council runs a Winter Wellbeing programme to help people stay warm, safe and well during the colder months.

Anyone with underlying health issues and who is worried about their home being cold or damp can get in touch with Community Energy Plus (CEP). CEP can arrange home visits and give advice on heating and insulation grants, reducing energy bills, combatting condensation, and other ways to create a warmer, healthier home.

Applications are also open for the Council's Warm Homes Fund to help residents from homes that have never had central heating, who are in poor health, or at risk of poor health. The fund is supported by Inclusion Cornwall, Community Energy Plus, OVO Energy and other partners.

Find out more on the Winter wellbeing page on Cornwall Council's website.

Citizens Advice

Please see the attached copy of the Citizens Advice Autumn Newsletter, which contains important information on how to save on energy costs, how to get help from Citizens Advice in Cornwall and how to volunteer with our charity.

We are also conducting a major public survey to help shape the future of Citizens Advice in Cornwall. If you, your members and contacts are able to spare 10 mins to complete this, they can find it at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NVD3LKL

Re-use opportunities and Let's talk traffic:

Expressions of interest for reuse items from Cornwall Council’s Household Waste and Recycling Centres

Cornwall Council has 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) that residents can use to dispose of their household waste and recycling. These HWRCs are operated and managed by SUEZ Recycling and Recovery Ltd (SUEZ) on behalf of the Council’s waste disposal contractor.

The Council is undertaking a review of the services provided at HWRCs and in particular how it can change and enhance them to support the goals of the Council’s Resources and Waste Strategy (2018). One of the strategy’s goals is to support sustainable use of materials and management of waste by increasing reuse and recycling. A recent review of HWRC services has identified an opportunity to increase reuse opportunities at HWRCs. A successful pilot partnership is in place at St Austell HWRC, the learning from which demonstrates the further opportunities to effectively reuse materials by partnering with additional voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations at other sites.

Appropriate, selected organisations would be able to specify which of the participating HWRCs they would like to collect materials from and the types of materials and items they would like to take to their reuse facility for refurbishment/resale. SUEZ will receive these preferred streams at HWRC sites and place them in containers - or at some sites in a covered storage area - for subsequent collection by the partner organisations.

Organisations would have the opportunity to register interest in collecting items from one, several or all of the participating HWRC sites.

As part of this soft market test, we are inviting expressions of interest from organisations of all sizes, whether you operate from a single location or from various locations across Cornwall.

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If you would like the full details of this survey - please email the clerk for the relevant document (link at top of page).

Let's Talk Transport Cornwall Council has refreshed Cornwall's Transport Plan and wants to know what local councils and people in your area think about it. Since the plan was first published in 2011 some big changes have happened to our society, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the recognition that we face a climate change crisis. These and other factors will affect how people travel and goods are moved. The Council has updated the Transport Plan taking into account these changes, so that transport is well planned for the next decade. Now the Council wants to know whether people think the plan is ambitious enough to deliver its vision: Transport in Cornwall will strive to be excellent and carbon neutral. Our transport system will connect people, communities, businesses and services in a way that enhances quality of life, is reliable, efficient, safe, healthy and inclusive. People will choose to travel in ways that will have a low impact upon the environment and other people. To see the draft plan and give your views on the refreshed Transport Plan, visit the Let's Talk Transport pages. The survey will be open until 24 December 2021. Please share this information with people in your area.

This is a six session course designed to give you the tools to help yourself.  

We look at confidence, mindset, motivation & communication skills.

For more details - email: healthworks@activeplus.org.uk or telephone: 01326 567 174.

Leisure centre consultation

Residents, community groups and organisations can have their say about how leisure services should be provided in Cornwall Council's consultation launched this week.

GLL manages 13 leisure centres on behalf of Cornwall Council, but closures during lockdown periods and reduced visitor numbers have had a significant impact on its income over the last 18 months, creating losses of approximately £4.5m.

GLL has asked the Council to allow it to stop operating the leisure centres in Wadebridge, Launceston, Saltash and Falmouth, and the hydrotherapy pool in St Austell Leisure Centre – or, alternatively to subsidise the operation of these facilities.

Supporting residents through COVID-19 has already hit Cornwall Council's finances hard. The Council does not have a budget for subsidising GLL operations or for operating any centres directly.

As part of the consultation process Cornwall Council is inviting local groups and organisations with ideas about viable solutions or alternatives to come forward and work alongside the Council and GLL. However, if no solution or alternative is found, these facilities would close.

You can find out more and complete the survey on the Let's Talk Cornwall website. Paper copies are available by calling 0300 1234 100. The consultation closes on 31 October.

Let's Talk Homes

Cornwall Council is starting to review the current Housing Strategy for Cornwall, a strategic partnership document describing priorities for homes over the next five years and beyond.

Residents, stakeholders, organisations and anyone interested in housing can share their views on Cornwall's main housing challenges and what the priorities should be moving forwards in a survey on the Let's Talk Homes web page. The survey closes at 5pm on Monday 8 November 2021.

The responses will be used to help prepare a draft strategy that will be formally consulted on this winter, with the final strategy expected to be approved by the Council in April 2022.

Cornwall Council will be engaging with town and parish councils through Cornwall Association of Local Councils as well as colleagues in Planning Policy, Local Transport and Economic Development to ensure that all emerging strategies are consistent and complimentary.

For more information, email sarah.thorneycroft@cornwall.gov.uk.

NHS waiting times

Please encourage people in your area to complete this survey about waiting for hospital care.

Healthwatch Cornwall is asking residents in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to share their experience of NHS waiting times as part of a national survey. Many people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? Healthwatch Cornwall want to know if you're getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

Complete the survey here.

The NHS is working hard to get people the care they need, and this survey will be shared with them to help improve support and services in the future.

A-Z of recycling

Please tell people in your area about Cornwall Council's A-Z of recycling, which explains exactly what you can recycle from your home and which container it goes in. There are entries ranging from aerosols to yogurt pots, and everything in between.

Important support

For vaccine questions, please email nhskernowccg.ciosc19vaccine@nhs.net or visit the NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group's website.

Please send all other coronavirus related enquiries or issues to Cornwall Council's dedicated email address covid19@cornwall.gov.uk. Residents can also ring 0300 1231 118 for any COVID-19 related queries.

You can see the latest COVID-19 data for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly on Cornwall Council's website.

Cornwall Council has a dedicated telephone line 0300 1234 334 specifically for residents who are in the clinically extremely vulnerable group.

              New Equipment for Morwenstow Playpark

Morwenstow Parish Council is pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the upgrade to the play equipment at the playpark is now complete.

The old quad swing set has been removed and replaced with a new quad swing set comprising of 2 very popular cradle seat swings and 2 traditional flat seat swings. A new addition to the swing area is a separate birds nest swing.

The old monkey climbing bars and the see-saw have also been removed. They have been replaced with a fantastic junior assault course which comprises of a vaulting gate, assault net, drop rope traverse and galvanised steel swinging steps.

The old surface under the pieces has been removed and a new ground support mesh covered with grass matting and high quality turf has been laid.

The Parish Council's own reserves are very limited and far from sufficient to cover this level of expenditure, despite it clearly being necessary. The playpark is a hub of the community, where children and young families meet and support each other, especially during these challenging times.

Morwenstow Parish Council would like to thank Viridor Credits Environmental Company and The East Youlstone Community Benefit Fund for their generous grants and the local residents that have supported them in any way to make this project such a success. Without the grants and local support this transformation to this popular and well used playpark would not have been possible.

Jonathan Hobbs, Chairman of the Parish Council said 'I am delighted that the Parish Council, with financial help from Viridor, the East Youlstone Community Benefit Fund and local business people, has been able to provide new equipment for the youngsters of the Parish to enjoy. The playpark is such a vital part of our community. Thanks are also due to the Councillors and local residents for their support. This has been the first stage of the refurbishment programme and we hope to be able to go ahead with the next phase of the project very soon'.

Make a change

No matter what your age or ability, we can help you to lead a happier, healthier lifestyle. Click on the topics below to find more information on the support available:

If you'd like more information or to refer your self for support you can use our online form or call us on 01872 324200.

https://www.healthycornwall.org.uk/