OVERWHELMING opposition has led to a proposal to create a shared use cycleway through a much loved wildlife woodland being thrown out. Cormac Solutions, on behalf of Cornwall Council, had proposed to widen part of the footpath network through Tregoniggie Woodland and convert it to a shared use path for use by pedestrians and cyclists as part of the emerging walking and cycling network for Falmouth. There were also planning changes to the entrances to the woodland to facilitate safe use by pedestrians and cyclists with signs put up to reflect the semi rural nature of the area . But a virtual meeting last week it was decided to withdraw the proposal after overwhelming public opposition led by the Friends of Tregoniggie Woods.
A 25-year agreement not to revisit the recent boundary changes between Falmouth and Budock has been signed by the town council - despite being described as a nonsense and meaning nothing by one councillor. The issue came before a meeting of Falmouth Town Council after concerns were raised by Budock parish council over the future of the boundary over the other side of Bickland Water Road. It wanted Falmouth to ratify the 25 year agreement with a signed document. The borders had been renegotiated with Budock Parish Council to accommodate new developments on its side of Bickland Water Road, which would allow Falmouth to collect council tax from the new homes on the Persimmons Estate.