17th January 2025
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16th January 2025
Another delay to monthly Council meeting
Officers apologise for inconvenience as they set new date15th January 2025
NHS launches ten-year ‘engagement plan’
Public’s chance to build a health service fit for the future14th January 2025
Parish playground fast taking shape
Monthly council meeting will also consider planning issues13th January 2025
Liskeard doctors’ surgery plans major re-vamp
Temporary clinic setting while works continue12th January 2025
Road past Golf Club closed this week for drainage works
Diversions will still allow access for pedestrians and golfers11th January 2025
Family Hubs extend a warm Cornish welcome
Youth Council’s goals for a better future10th January 2025
Travel guru Simon Calder heads Duchy Tourism Summit’s top-table
Open-to-all event will shape Cornwall’s visitor economy9th January 2025
200 more homes for Liskeard concerns councillor
South West Water replies on storm overflow issues7th January 2025
May celebrations to mark 80 years of peace
Palace spokesman hopes Morval will celebrate war end6th January 2025
Tudor Lodges appeal thrown out
‘Sympathetic’ inspector says he cannot ignore affordable housing issue5th January 2025
Have your say on blueprint for nature recovery
Last chance to comment on wildlife protection4th January 2025
Cornwall Council reacts to cold weather alert
South West’s amber health warning sparks response3rd January 2025
Water roadshow coming to Looe
Chance for Morval parish residents to learn more about South West Water2nd January 2025
Road to Golf Club will be closed for a week
But drainage works won’t all be ‘rough’ news for golfers1st January 2025
Ice-cream business talks of re-locating to Widegates
Gibson family reveals expansion plan31st December 2024
Latest update from National Highways regarding the Saltash Tunnel
Tamar Crossings Winter Newsletter published29th December 2024
New Year opening for Morval Parish play park
‘Focus Group’ members needed to oversee facility28th December 2024
It’s time to get ‘Healthy Cornwall’
Free support sessions to help you keep those New Year resolutions24th December 2024
Welcoming refugees into Cornish communities
More people expected to head west in coming year22nd December 2024
Council Tax going up 13p a week on average for local services
Councillors also told next year’s elections could cost Parish £2,00020th December 2024
Preventing the spread of avian influenza
What to do if you spot any dead birds19th December 2024
Fuel Poverty in Cornwall is causing concern
Authorities get together to ease issues17th December 2024
Parish (and Cornwall County) Council elections due next May
Local ‘hustings’ would start in March13th December 2024
Push button ‘A’ or ‘B’ are options in telephone box’s future
Locals could help spruce up Shortacross kiosk12th December 2024
Residents’ help needed to shape new play area’s future
Special ‘Focus Group’ will be mix of councillors and parishioners11th December 2024
Widegates residents successful in planning bids
Ice-cream business also mooted10th December 2024
Council buoyed by talk of A387 speed restrictions
Consultation roll-out might include more roads than first thought9th December 2024
Burial and cremation laws may be overhauled
Review of 19th Century legislation ‘long overdue’5th December 2024
Council agrees to replace Sandplace defib unit
Life-saving equipment will be state of the art4th December 2024
‘Clean Cornwall’… it aims to do what it says on the tin
Festive season call to reduce plastic waste3rd December 2024
20-mph zones proposed for Widegates estate
Public’s views sought on Sandplace restrictions, too29th November 2024
‘Difficult choices’ in County Council budget plans
An increase of £1.82 per week on a Band D property is proposed28th November 2024
A38 Saltash project delayed for Christmas period
£25m tunnel improvements now planned for New Year27th November 2024
How Citizens Advice Cornwall has helped struggling families
Mental and physical health of an ‘overwhelming’ number of people continues26th November 2024
Police survey aims to highlight areas of concern
“We want to better understand… about where people live…”25th November 2024
Tourism summit returns after four-year break
Open-to-all event will shape Cornwall’s visitor economy24th November 2024
Cornwall housing need increases again
Number waiting for a new home tops 20,00022nd November 2024
Playground contractors arrive on site
Long-awaited parish project gets under way20th November 2024
Caring for the country’s hedgerows post-Brexit
Defra opens up consultation process to the public19th November 2024
Planning changes may not benefit Cornwall
Fears the county could house Plymouth’s homeless18th November 2024
One in five cars exceeds Widegates speed limit
Concerns over children’s safety as new play area looms15th November 2024
Christmas ‘bin days’ subject to changes
“We want to avoid anyone having to wait more than a couple of extra days”13th November 2024
Paying tribute to Morval’s ‘Daring Dozen’
Trenode CoE Primary Academy mark annual Remembrance Sunday11th November 2024
Winter Well-Being Guide issued
Help and advice for those who may be struggling8th November 2024
NHS dental provision slammed
Councillor says issue has remained on agenda for 21 years5th November 2024
London told Cornwall cannot build houses quickly enough
Shortage of local builders and skills shortages cited30th October 2024
Putting to bed some Climate Change misunderstandings
PLUS… seasonal tips if it’s bed-time for newly borns22nd October 2024
Shortacross bus shelter idea rebuffed
Plus… County urged to trim pavement overgrowth on school walk15th October 2024
Winter of discontent for Tamar travellers
Tunnel works expected to cause delays11th October 2024
Household Support Fund could provide cash boost for some residents
… and Pension Credit help is also still available10th October 2024
April promises a shower of fun and learning
Morval urged to join the festivities3rd October 2024
Speeding up Tamar crossing times
‘Challenging’ project is now up and running26th September 2024
Advice for tree planters in the Parish
… and some grey squirrel management tips, too14th September 2024
Why some pensioners are missing out on £75 per week
Plus free energy savings from Homewise9th September 2024
Financial help available for some pensioners
How to claim Pension Credit top ups8th September 2024
Concerns rise over growing e-bike battery fires
Calls for more government regulations7th September 2024
How your local library has good health on the shelf
Get a blood pressure monitor with your next book30th August 2024
Success, at last, for two Morval projects
Highways grant residents’ and council’s requests29th August 2024
Never miss a planning application again
Some simple steps to stay in the know27th August 2024
Cornwall Council considering 20-mph speed limits
Councillor launches consultation poll for Widegates3rd August 2024
Parish now has a Foodbank co-ordinator
Widegates and the wider Morval Parish are now included in the Liskeard and Looe Foodbank district.11th July 2024
Tredinnick is back on the map
Volunteers restore an iconic piece of roadside furniture24th May 2024
Help the fight against an Asian Hornet invasion
Asian Hornets are here in the UK again this summer23rd March 2024
Council sends Princess best wishes
Prayers for King Charles III and Princess of Wales15th March 2024
Community Speedwatch still needs volunteers
Council bids to reduce accident risk in village29th February 2024
South West Water responds to Widegates complaints
Cornwall councillor given assurances over pressure concerns22nd February 2024
Play Area grant application now under consideration
Fingers crossed for some encouraging news in the coming weeks19th February 2024
Looe Police ‘front office’ up and running again
Plans to re-open Liskeard, too15th February 2024
Possible bid for 34 new homes in Widegates village
Planning Officer outlines his view on the Lydcott/Morview ‘pre-app’8th January 2024
‘Rates’ bill for parish council purposes to rise by just 2p a week
But final Council Tax demands will include increased Cornwall Council and Police charges18th December 2023
Parish Council loses planning battle over Little Chimneys
County planners say there is nothing in planning policy by which permission could be refused.21st July 2023
Bodmin Moor: The World’s 1st Dark Skies Landscape
Bodmin Moor has the World’s first Dark Skies Landscape, but what’s that got to do with Morval Parish and how can our holiday business and residents benefit from it?At the July meeting of the Parish Council, parishioner Mike Willmott urged the parish to get on board. His presentation pointers are attached.17th March 2021
