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230821 | People of Cornwall town 'thrown under bus' over housing plan | direct result of councillors handled Hayle masterplan
A councillor says the people of Hayle have been "thrown under the bus" by Cornwall Council over plans to build 60 new houses in the Cornish town read more »
230817 | When will new rubbish collection changes start, Cornwall
230809 | Holiday park in Cornwall for emergency housing still empty | Sandbank site purchased Cornwall Council in Jan 2022
230811 | Decision on huge solar farm at Carnhell Green: refused
230809 | Nearest NHS dental practice to Cornwall taking new patients
Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery with Bodriggy Health Centre read more »
230730 | Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery; Bodriggy Health Centre | 2023 GP Patient Survey
Practice Comparison: Praze-An-Beeble Surgery with Bodriggy Health Centre read more »
230728 | Woman dies in fatal collision on A30 at Loggans, near Hayle
230630 | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 25 patients with Covid-19 in hospital
230629 | CORNWALL has had the highest number of storm overflow spills in the UK, according to new analysis
Sewage spills in Cornwall highest in UK according to data
230621 | Data shows the toxic chemicals found in Cornwall rivers
Data shows the toxic chemicals found in Cornwall rivers
230620 | UK's first deep geothermal project in years online in Cornwall | Falmouth Packet
Costs Decision - allowed | Appeal | PA22/04876 | Retrospective planning removal existing outbuilding and shed, replacement
Costs Decision
Site visit made on 7 February 2023by Paul Griffiths BSc(Hons) BArch IHBC
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Decision date: 27th February 2023 read more »
Refusal APP/D0840/W/22/33056 Appeal | PA22/04876 | Retrospective planning removal existing outbuilding and shed, replacement
Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 7 February 2023by Paul Griffiths BSc(Hons) BArch IHBC
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Decision date: 27th February 2023 read more »
230424 | Hayle Harbour: picture of wall collapsed into the sea
230415 | When is A30 in Cornwall closed between Chiverton and Scorrier
230414 | Terrill Bros Ltd, Hayle, fined for radiation safety breaches
230324 | Northern Lights return to Cornwall with more colourful displays The Aurora Borealis seen in the sky above St Ives
230118 | Cornwall MP George Eustice under fire for 'stay-at-home mums' gender comment
Cornwall MP George Eustice under fire for 'stay-at-home mums' gender comment
Mr Eustice's comments came on the back of the Budget announcement made by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt last week read more »
Police Commissioner - older
230310 | Commissioner unveils plan to reopen six more police station ‘front desks’
Commissioner unveils plan to reopen six more police station ‘front desks’
10 MarchSIX more police enquiry desks will be reopened across Devon and Cornwall in the next 12 months, the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner will announce today.
The next phase of Alison Hernandez’s project to reopen police enquiry offices (PEOs) will see stations reopened to the public in Devonport (Plymouth), Looe, Ilfracombe, Honiton, Okehampton and Kingsbridge in the 12 months to April 2024. read more »
230314 | 'Why I am reopening 17 police station front desks' - says Commissioner
'Why I am reopening 17 police station front desks' - says Commissioner
14 MarchI love an opportunity to get out and meet the public we serve and front-line police officers, staff and volunteers, so was in my element on Friday and Saturday when I toured the six police stations where I have funded the reopening of police enquiry offices.
230225 | Judicial review over Hayle Viaduct Hill new houses in Cornwall | Town fails in challenging Cornwall Council at judicial
On February 7, 2022 members of the West Sub-Area Planning Committee at Cornwall Council agreed to grant planning permission - subject to conditions and Section 106 planning obligations - on a site off Viaduct Hill.
This was despite the town council warning that the area already has 700 extra houses in the pipeline and could cope with any more development.
230224 | CLIMATE & ECOLOGY BILL A short introduction
CLIMATE & ECOLOGY BILL read more »
230224 | Success in St Ives: Derek Thomas MP backs the CE Bill! - Zero Hour
230118 | Why George Eustice is Standing Down - 17.4% drop in votes 16% swing, set to lose out to Labour's challenger Perran Moon
A recent finding by UK Polling Report predicted Mr Eustice is set to lose his seat to Labour with a 17.3% drop in votes.
Older news from Hayle
230105 | Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise; Cornwall has an estimated 72,153 active cases
Public being urged to wear masks amid Covid rise
Wearing masks in public: How do you feel about it?
There has been a rise in the number of Covid cases over the last few weeks, along with a new strain of Covid (XXB.1.5) but should this mean a reintroduction of masks?
Across the UK, fears are rising about a new strain of Covid, along with rises in the number of cases being diagnosed. With conflicting factors an obvious worry, there have been calls to reinstate a 'masks in public' rule. read more »
230105 | Cornwall has highest number active Covid-19 cases since start of pandemic; estimated 72,153 active cases
Recycling, Rubbish Collection, Waste | Cornwall Council
Rubbish, Recycling and Waste| Cornwall Council
Planning 2023 | Angarrack
221223 | The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall | new Covid-19 subvariant in recent weeks BF.7
Cornwall areas with highest Covid-19 rates as new variant detected
Cases have risen across the county in recent weeks
The number of cases has grown steadily in Cornwall over the past few weeks, especially during the recent cold snap read more »
221210 | Cornwall's favourite Christmas lights in Angarrack could be switched off forever
Cornwall's favourite Christmas lights in Angarrack could be switched off forever
A lack of volunteers means the popular village display which takes over two months to create may have to stop read more »
221223 | Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall
Covid outbreaks hit care homes across Cornwall
There has been a rise in the number of Covid cases in Cornwall lately read more »
221222 | 'Drunk' Santas in a tank cause chaos in Cornish village of Angarrack
'Drunk' Santas in a tank cause chaos in Cornish village of Angarrack
The Santas and their tank visited several towns that day read more »
221115 | Cornish MP admits to backing bad trade deal for UK
221003 | New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter | confirmed Covid cases risen over past week
New Covid-19 symptom discovered as Britain warned of tough winter
Research shows that two-thirds of people are now experiencing a new dominant symptom instead of a loss of smell or fever read more »
220516 | 'Save our Sands' protesters fear Hayle development is 'destroying' part of Cornish coastline
'Save our Sands' protesters fear Hayle development is 'destroying' part of Cornish coastline
- Monday 16 May 2022, 5:0
220926 | Serious injury collision, St Erth
220824 | Council welcomes reduced bus fare initiatives in boost to low carbon travel
Council welcomes reduced bus fare initiatives in boost to low carbon travel
220905 | Dogs on Cornish beaches consultation launches
220901 | Field A – Offers around £400,000 (Fields B & C Open to Offers) Land off Angarrack Lane
Ref: LCAA8948 Field A – Offers around £400,000 (Fields B & C Open to Offers)
Land off Angarrack Lane, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5JF FREEHOLD
An exciting opportunity to acquire an area of investment/potential development land, on the edge of a popular village, close to the north Cornish coast. First time available for over 25 years.
Community Messaging - archive
220830| Future changes to rubbish and recycling collections - Cornwall Council
220714 | NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP
NHS in worst state in 74 years thanks to Tory management, says former Lib Dem MP
26 ambulances were again spotted queuing outside ED at Treliske this week read more »
220719 | Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance
Woman's 'life saved' by driving to London instead of waiting hours in Cornwall ambulance
The retired GP believes she was seen faster than if she waited in an ambulance outside of Royal Cornwall Hospital read more »
220720 | Cornwall Lithium borehole drilling sites on Rodda's land, Scorrier
Cornwall Lithium borehole drilling sites on Rodda's land, Scorrier
Refusal | PA22/04876 | Retrospective planning permission for the removal of existing outbuilding and shed, and replacement outbu
Cornwall Council
Correspondence Address: Cornwall Council
Planning, PO Box 676, Threemilestone, Truro, TR1
9EQ
Email: planning@cornwall.gov.uk
Tel: 0300 1234151
Web: www.cornwall.gov.uk
Application number: PA22/04876
Agent:
Mrs Amanda Stewart
Stewart&Stewart Design
133 Cappell Lane
Stanstead Abbotts
SG12 8DA
Applicant:
Mr Lloyd
12 Back Lane
Cornwall
Angarrack
TR27 5JE
Town And Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
Town And Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England)
Order 2015 read more »
220628 | Kate Winslet's former Cornwall life in the villages of Angarrack and Tintagel
Kate Winslet's former Cornwall life in the villages of Angarrack and Tintagel
The Titanic and Holiday star fell in love with a Japanese-style pole house near Hayle. She then purchased a property linked to the Camelot Castle Hotel read more »
220627 | 40 new homes in village | Connor Downs | and north west of Angarrack Lane, Connor Downs
40 new homes in village

This is an outline application for 40 units with associated open space for the land north west of Angarrack Lane, Connor Downs, Hayle.
It was submitted by PCL Planning Ltd on behalf of Treveth Holdings LLP, a company owned by Cornwall Council. read more »
220627| The ICS will replace Kernow CCG from July 1 to provide a single NHS voice in Cornwall
Cornwall's ambulance queues are nothing we're proud of says NHS boss
The ICS will replace Kernow CCG from July 1 to provide a single NHS voice in Cornwall read more »
PA22/05411 | Outline application for 40 units with associated open space. All matters reserved except access (resubmission of PA
220623 | George Eustice and Derek Thomas would lose seats in Cornwall if election held now, YouGov poll suggests
George Eustice and Derek Thomas would lose seats in Cornwall if election held now, YouGov poll suggests
As things stand the next General Election would be on May 2, 2024 read more »
220609 Recent Lungworm case in Hayle | Lungworm increasing threat to Cats and Dogs
Angiostrongylus vasorum has been found with increasing frequency in the UK and across Europe, posing a growing threat to domestic dogs. Previously, A. vasorum was regarded as confined to small pockets in West Cornwall (Truro area) and South Wales (Swansea area). However, by 2000 reports suggested that it had become established in south-east England. It has since been recorded in dogs in the Midlands and as far north as Glasgow, so that now it is perceived as a potential threat to domestic dogs throughout the UK mainland. read more »
220301 | UK overrules scientific advice lift ban on bee-harming pesticide, Eustice not "rule out completely risk to bees"
To minimise risks to bees, George Eustice says that farmers will be forbidden from growing flowering plants for 32 months after the sugar beet crop.
220211 | Will banned bee-killing pesticides become the new norm? | Secretary of State ignoring expert advice
220505 | Prices at 'value brand' Tory minister's family farm shop dwarf supermarket rates George Eustice is 'trustee of family'
Prices at 'value brand' Tory minister's family farm shop dwarf supermarket rates
George Eustice is a 'trustee of a family discretionary will trust which owns shares' in a Cornish fruit and veg farm - which sells products at higher rates than supermarkets read more »
220412 | Cornwall residents and visitors urged take Covid seriously as free testing ends 'Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared'
‘Don’t pretend Covid has disappeared!’ This is the message to Cornwall’s residents and visitors ahead of the busy Easter break.
People are also reminded that all Covid-19 testing sites are now closed as part of the Government’s Living with Covid strategy and move to end free testing for the general population.
Some people – including those living and working in health and care settings – will still have access to free tests but the majority will have the option of purchasing them. More information on this will be available on the Government website.
220416 | 'Keep your masks on' visitors told | As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning
‘Keep your masks on’ visitors told
As tourists head West for Easter, health chiefs issue Covid warning
PUBLIC health experts in Cornwall yesterday urged visitors to wear face masks and keep their distance in crowded places, as warm Easter weather saw crowds flock to the Westcountry. read more »
210317 | Great value bus travel is coming to Cornwall as Council leads the way with pioneering trial
Residents will pay significantly less to travel by bus from next week under a new pilot scheme led by Cornwall Council to encourage more people to travel by bus.
The reduced bus fares pilot scheme is a first for a local authority and follows a successful bid by the Council for £23.5m funded by UK Government.
It will mean adult bus passengers will, on average, pay one-third less for their fares when new summer timetables are introduced on Sunday, April 10. read more »
For Angarrack Life Magazine (April 2022) | Cornwall Heritage Trust
For Angarrack Life Magazine (April 2022)
Cornwall Heritage Trust was founded in 1985 to “preserve and strengthen” (“gwytha ha crefhe”) Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage. They are proud to own or manage some of the most important historic places in Cornwall, and have HRH The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall as Royal Patron, and Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE as President.
As well as protecting land, buildings and artefacts of heritage significance, CHT have a strong focus on education and fundraising to continue their work. read more »
2021: 36 spills for 87 hours into tributary Angarrack Stream | Relistian Pumping Station SWW 301607 | Raw Sewage in our Rivers
Raw Sewage in our Rivers | The Rivers Trust
Sewage is discharged into rivers across the UK and Ireland on a daily basis. This isn’t an isolated problem; it occurs up and down the country, affecting urban city centre rivers and pristine chalk streams alike. Our The Rivers Trust Sewage Map will help you find out where this happens
220404 | Are you aware of a series of outages since 6.15 at TR27? | WPD (@wpduk)
Our engineers are carrying out a fault finding process as there is a fault in the area, and this is the quickest way to find the fault, isolate supplies as quickly as possible. You may see a few more dips as we locate & isolate the fault. Apologies for the disruption. Drew
— WPD (@wpduk) April 4, 2022
220330 | People need to remain vigilant about Covid, experts warning, as free universal testing for the virus ends in England
220330 | Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK | Cornwall 141% more cases than England average
2203286 | Cases of COVID-19 at highest rate ever in Cornwall | Cornwall Council
Cases of COVID-19 at highest rate ever in Cornwall
Residents are being warned to take extra precautions to stop the spread of covid-19 as case rates in Cornwall hit an all-time high.
On Tuesday, March 22 cases hit the record high of 1,322 per 100,000 a rate which also makes Cornwall the second highest area for cases in England. read more »
211229 | Two Million current cases reached | 2,079,155 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK
Gas Works - Hayle
English Heritage Reports
Circa 1834 the Copperhouse foundry built a small gasworks to light their foundry and the surrounding area.In 1869 the Company became bankrupt and the Foundry closed, but the Receiver continued to supply gas. The gasworks was purchased by Hosken & Sons, Millers in 1875.
In 1889 the Copperhouse gasworks was closed and the supply taken over by the new works of the Hayle Gas Co. read more »
211115 | Million cases reached | 1,017,465 people are currently predicted to have symptomatic COVID in the UK
WITHDRAWN: PA21/02265 | Outline planning permission: Construction Dwelling House | Land North West Of 13 Riverside
Application number: PA21/02265 - Withdrawn
Town And Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
Town And Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (England) Order
2015
Confirmation of Withdrawn Application
Outline planning permission with all matters reserved: Construction of Dwelling
House and Associated Works
at
Land North West Of 13
Riverside
Angarrack
Cornwall
TR27 5JD
CORNWALL COUNCIL, hereby confirms that the above mentioned application has been
Withdrawn.
DATED: 1 November 2021
210805 | Flooding report Riverside - EDS 2021 | Updated | via PA21/02265
J-1760 Flood Risk Assessment – New Dwelling 13 Riverside Angarrack
Engineering and Development Solutions Ltd
Flooding report Riverside - EDS 2021
An assessment was made of the Angarrack Stream culvert capacity based on its dimensions and gradient when considering likely inlet and outlet levels from LiDAR data. The capacity was determined to be approximately 9m3/s. read more »
210812 | Hayle Pop-Up Innovation Centre open until Christmas 2021
TI News | Pop-up Centre News
Hayle Pop-Up Innovation Centre Now Open
12 August 2021
On August 5th, Acceleration Through Innovation 2 (ATI2) celebrated opening its ninth Pop-Up Innovation Centre at the Plantation Store in Hayle.
The business support programme was delighted to be joined by the Mayor of Hayle, Steve Benney, who cut the ribbon to officially open the Hayle Pop-up Innovation Centre.
Throughout the day ATI2 staff welcomed a steady flow of bookings from businesses, as well as some impromptu pop-in’s wanting to visit the space and help celebrate the opening. read more »
210820 | Petition asking for second general hospital with A&E department in Cornwall; needs 100,000 signatures Parliament debate
Government to respond to petition asking for second general hospital with A&E department in Cornwall
If it reaches 100,000 signatures it will be considered for debate in Parliament read more »
210821 | Boardmasters: At least 56 Covid cases linked to Cornwall festival in Swansea Bay alone
Boardmasters: At least 56 Covid cases linked to Cornwall festival in Swansea Bay alone
A growing number of parents and young people have taken to social media to report that they contracted coronavirus after attending Boardmasters read more »
210821 | Cornwall has gone purple again after the case rate rose further, putting it into a new category
21st August
Covid case figures for Newquay, Falmouth and in Cornwall on map
Latest case figures for Newquay, Falmouth and other towns as map rises to purple
210819 | Cornwall’s NHS SOS, Reaction as ‘ongoing extreme surge in demand’ will see operations postponed again
“The army has been brought in to support our ambulance service. Care payments have replaced care packages to support patients discharged from hospitals. Minor injury Units closed just when demand for Emergency services are greatest. And now essential outpatient, day-case and surgical services at Penzance and Hayle hospitals have been cut to urgently create medical wards, whilst more routine NHS services are purchased from profit-making companies. read more »
210819 | Letter from health leaders as hospitals in Cornwall at breaking point
18th August
Letter from health leaders as hospitals in Cornwall at breaking point
210819 | Covid cases rises in Cornwall on cluster map centre and west
8 hrs ago
Covid cases rises in Cornwall on cluster map centre and west
210815 | Cornwall residents and visitors urged to remain vigilant as self-isolation rules change
210815 | Parts of Cornwall see substantial case increases amid a 46 per cent rise overall
15th August
Parts of Cornwall see substantial case increases amid a 46 per cent rise overall
Parts of Cornwall with biggest Covid cases rises on cluster map
210719 | Government removes lockdown protections
210812 | NHS Cornwall trusts plea for help as demand surges
12th August
NHS Cornwall trusts plea for help as demand surges
210812 | Where the 33 per cent rise in cases has hit Cornwall in the past week
210809 | Cornwall Coronavirus daily figures, August 9 - both daily and weekly cases rise
9th August read more »
PA21/07016 | Creation of a driveway and turning space | 21 Steamers Hill Angarrack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5JB
Creation of a driveway and turning space - 21 Steamers Hill Angarrack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5JB
Ref. No: PA21/07016 | Received date: Wed 07 Jul 2021 | Status: Pending Consideration | Case Type: Planning Application
210802 | Covid-19 continues to soar in Newquay with infection rates still double the national average, the latest figures show
Data show mixed picture in Cornwall's Covid capital
The new daily figures show the case rates in areas across the Duchy read more »
210729 | Play Your Part for a Safe and Respectful Summer in Devon and Cornwall | Devon & Cornwall Police
Information sent on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police |
Play Your Part for a Safe and Respectful Summer in Devon and Cornwall |
Play your part in making this summer in our region safe, respectful and successful for all. |
PA21/06514 | Listed Building Consent: Replacement conservatory / orangery - Millbrook 2 Hatchs Hill Angarrack Hayle Cornwall TR2
Replacement conservatory / orangery - Millbrook 2 Hatchs Hill Angarrack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5HY
Ref. No: PA21/06511 | Received date: Thu 17 Jun 2021 | Status: Pending Consideration | Case Type: Planning Application
see also: read more »
PA21/06511 | Replacement conservatory / orangery - Millbrook 2 Hatchs Hill Angarrack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5HY
Replacement conservatory / orangery - Millbrook 2 Hatchs Hill Angarrack Hayle Cornwall TR27 5HY
Ref. No: PA21/06511 | Received date: Thu 17 Jun 2021 | Status: Pending Consideration | Case Type: Planning Application
see also: read more »
210721 | Liverpool stripped of UNESCO World Heritage Site status over waterfront development
Liverpool stripped of Unesco World Heritage Site status over waterfront development
210721 | Upset over bid to build 40 new homes in village 'changed beyond recognition'
21st July read more »
210721 | Covid cases in Cornwall rise nearly a thousand in week: cluster map B
21st July
Covid cases in Cornwall rise nearly a thousand in week: cluster map
210721 | Road surface melts onto woman's tyres in record heatwave leaving mechanics gobsmacked
Road surface melts onto woman's tyres in record heatwave leaving mechanics gobsmacked
Louise Hanley from Hayle, Cornwall compared her short trip to "driving through water" after the Met Office expressed particular concern for public safety in parts of southwest England
200916 | 'Respect, protect and enjoy' - council leader’s message to tourists
'Respect, protect and enjoy' - council leader’s message to tourists
Posted: 21.07.21 at 15:11 by Richard Whitehouse - Local Democracy Reporter
The leader of Cornwall Council has urged visitors this summer to “respect, protect and enjoy” Cornwall. read more »
210722 | Need to contact the police this summer- Why not go online #ItsPersonal | Devon and Cornwall Police
Information sent on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police |
Need to contact the police this summer- Why not go online |
Whichever way you choose to contact the police, #ItsPersonal Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding people that might need non-emergency help and advice over the summer months to consider using their online contact channels whenever possible. |
210717 | No part of Cornwall now Covid cluster free amid large spikes in some areas
17th July
No part of Cornwall now Covid cluster free amid large spikes in some areas
Heatwave/Hot Weather
Heat advice
When weather forecasts show a very warm week for much of the country with hot days and warm nights, which may leave older people, young children and those with long-term conditions, including heart and lung diseases, struggling to adapt to the heat.
Owen Landeg, Principal Environmental Public Health Scientist at Public Health England said: read more »
210719 | Emergency services at breaking point with one incident every 26 seconds
210719 | Met Office issues its first ever extreme heat alert - including Cornwall
19th July read more »