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.
The future of a £170 million regeneration scheme for a key site in Truro city centre is up in the air after councillors refused to grant planning permission. An outline planning application for the Pydar Street regeneration scheme went before the council’s strategic planning committee. But despite being recommended for approval by planning officers the committee decided to refuse permission over concerns that the development was too large and overbearing and concerns about a loss of parking spaces. The scheme is being led by Cornwall Council itself through its development company Treveth and has been hailed as one of the biggest and most ambitious schemes the council has ever been involved with.
After 16 years overseeing the daily life of Helston town clerk Chris Dawson has retired - but not before he was awarded one of the highest honours the council can give. A virtual celebration was held last Wednesday, with councillors and members of the public joining online to wish Chris well for the future. At the Guildhall he was joined by deputy town clerk Pamela Lavelle, who will be taking over the top job in the new year, deputy mayor Tim Grattan-Kane and mayor John Martin for a socially distanced small gathering, held before Tier 2 restrictions came in.
READ NEXT As part of this the mayor presented Chris with a town plaque, in appreciation of his contribution to Helston.
Helston town clerk Chris Dawson will be retiring on December 31, after 16 years in the role. A celebration event will take place for him next Wednesday (December 23), but due to continuing coronavirus restrictions this will be taking place virtually online. Between 12.30pm and 4pm people can log on via Zoom to pass on their best wishes at any point. To attend contact deputy town clerk Pamela Lavelle via enquiries@helston-tc.gov.uk for joining details. Chris s forthcoming retirement was revealed back in June when a member of the public sent their good wishes.
READ NEXT: Chris, who was born in Helston, admits that he feels privileged to have been able to hold this position in his hometown, saying that it was his father’s proudest day when he became town clerk.