Thursday, 29 August 2013

Continued closure of "Mill Lane Footpath"

We have received notice of the extension of the closure of the footpath that leaves Mill Lane.

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

Notice is hereby given that Cornwall Council is under the above order dated 27th March 2012 prohibiting the use by through traffic of the undermentioned length of footpath at Grampound with Creed. This further restriction is necessary as a result of public safety owing to flood damage of the path and building. It is expected that the closure which commenced on 28th March 2012 and was due to end on 8th September 2013 will now continue to 9th March 2014 (24 hours weekends included)

Footpath Closed Footpath 11 between grid references 193497:48731 and 193581:48745

Alternative Route There are no alternative routes available, apologies for any inconvenience caused

Mike Eastwood, Programmes Manager

For Further Information Please Contact:
Sophie Hunkin
CORMAC Solutions Ltd
Tel: 0300 1234 202

(The area affected is shown in black on the map.)


This is a public footpath and is on the list of items being considered by the maintenance committee of the parish council.

Tuesday, 27 August 2013

Maintenance committee

The 'maintenance committee' met on 8th August to discuss the list of items previously identified in the 'village walk'.

Mill Lane footpath (closed)
Present: Cllrs Davies, Freer and Tyler.

Mill Lane footpath---- Remains closed.

Weighbridge----- Private.

Muddy Path Fal River --- Clerk to write to Trewithen and ask if possible to remove tree canopy overhanging path.

Stream on old hill end of Fal Bridge. ----- Cllr Freer has spoken to the owners of Penbetha and Cornwall Council is going to clear bridge in next 3 weeks.

Surface water at bottom of old hill----- Clerk to write to highways and ask to clean drain into Small River.

Surface water Miranda and creed lane ---- Clerk to write to highways and ask to clear drains.

Flower beds----------- Find out who is doing what to them at the present time and if they wish to continue.

Over hanging Trees Lobbs and on the bridge? Penbetha ----------- write to owners and Cornwall Council / Highways to look at.

Seats and Notice Boards----------- Clerk to ask Glen Brunsden, Shaun Beresford and Carl Farrell for estimates for all of work not individual.

Other Matters

Richard Dawe ---- Still no white lines at the junction from Bossilion to Faircross road.

Dog mess on old roman rd --- Notice in Grampound Times

Mill lane ---- Bushes from gardens overhanging footpath? House owned by Fiona Grigg. Clerk to write and ask to cut back if possible.


Source Maintenance Committee Meeting 8th August 2013.

Notice of Closure of Bridleway 6


Due to the installation of the wind turbines at Garlenick the Public Bridleway is to be closed. A copy of the notice is provided.

Cornwall Council
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, S.14

The County of Cornwall (Bridleway 6 Grampound with Creed) (Temporary Prohibition of Through Traffic) Order 2013

Notice is hereby given that Cornwall Council has made the above Order dated 11th September 2013 prohibiting the use by through traffic of the undermentioned length of bridleway at Grampound with Creed. This restriction is necessary for the erection of wind turbines. It is expected that the Order will be in effect from 16th September 2013 to 16th March 2014 (24 hours weekends included)

Bridleway Closed

Bridleway 6 for its entire length (marked in black on the diagram)



Alternative Route

There are no alternative routes available, apologies for any inconvenience caused

Jon James, Environment Manager

For further information please contact: Airvolution Energy Ltd Tel: 02030 305063

MP advice surgeries

Stephen Gilbert, our Member of Parliament, has given a notice of forthcoming Autumn 2013 dates for his surgeries in Newquay and St Austell.

No appointment is necessary and everyone will be seen in the order that they arrive. Stephen promises to speak to everyone who comes to his Advice Surgery.

Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Carnival 2013 with road closure.

The Grampound with Creed Fete & Carnival has been advertised. The intended road closure signs have also been put up and the official road closure notice is below.

Click the poster to go to the Carnival's website for full details of events.


Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, S.16A Grampound Carnival - INTENTION NOTICE

The above closure has been received.

Event: Grampound Carnival
Date: 7th September 2013
Location: Grampound
Times: 1800 to 1930 hours



Area affected by road closure on Carnival Day.

Thursday, 1 August 2013

Proposed bus stop developments in Grampound - public consultation.

Cornwall Council is undertaking a public consultation on proposed developments to the bus stops in Grampound near The Dolphin Inn. The deadline for the consultation is August 23rd - just 3 weeks away. This is our opportunity, as a community, to give our views on this proposal.

The plan includes new lines on the road marking the bus stops, two 'eco design' bus shelters, and a modification to the layby parking area near The Dolphin.

Consultation Plan
Details of the scheme are available online:

For more information and to register your views online you can visit the consultation page below:

https://www.engagespace.co.uk/cornwall/consultation_Dtl.aspx?consult_Id=345&status=2&criteria=I

The Parish Council is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting for 15th August 19:30 at the Town Hall (official notice to be posted in due course by the Clerk). There will be the opportunity at that meeting for members of the public to express their views.

You are invited to also register your views with Cornwall Council through the above web link or following the information given in the consultation letter.