Mawnan Parish Council

28/08/2026

The Mawnan BioBlitz is going ahead tomorrow despite the weather.

Come along to Mawnan Bowling Club between 10am and 4pm to learn more about our local wildlife and green spaces, meet conservation groups, enjoy family activities and help raise money for the next phase of improvements at Mawnan Park.

We hope to see lots of the community there.

24/08/2026

Help protect water supplies

As Cornwall is officially in drought, water resources across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly remain under pressure. Town and parish councils may find it helpful to be aware of the advice on protecting water supplies shown below that Cornwall Council is sharing with the public:

Despite the wet winter, water resources across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly remain under pressure.

With Cornwall officially in drought, every drop counts.

Reservoirs, groundwater and other water sources can take much longer to recover than many people realise, and recent warm, dry weather has increased demand for water at the same time.

The good news is that there are simple steps we can all take to help:
1. taking shorter showers
2. turning off taps while brushing your teeth
3. keep drinking water in the fridge instead of running the tap until it becomes cold
4. only running washing machines and dishwashers when full
5. reusing water on garden plants where safe to do so can all make a difference.
Small changes made by thousands of households add up quickly and help protect supplies for everyone.

20/08/2026

EDIT: NOW STARTING AT 2PM DUE TO RAIN!
If you’re free tomorrow, Friday 21 August, please join councillors and volunteers for a tidy-up in Mawnan Park.

We’ll be there from 8.30am until noon, weeding, watering and giving the park a general tidy.

Come along for as much or as little time as you can spare. All help is very welcome! 🌿

EDIT: NOW STARTING AT 2PM DUE TO THE LOVELY RAIN!

🌿 Join us for another Mawnan Park gardening session

We’re holding another volunteer gardening session at Mawnan Park on Friday 21 August to help look after some of the new planting.

All ages are welcome, although children must be accompanied by an adult.

Equipment will be provided, but you’re very welcome to bring your own tools. Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing, and don’t forget a hat, suncream and a drink.

Even if you can only spare a little time, we’d love to have your help.

For more information, contact Shiona: [email protected]

Trees and plants have been funded by Forest for Cornwall and the Cornwall Climate and Nature Fund.



Mawnan Parish Council Mawnan Smith, Cornwall Community Capacity Fund Cornwall Falmouth & Penryn Community Area Partnership Mawnan Smith Community, Support and Information group

11/08/2026

Hi everyone

Thought I'd try to put the newsletter out on Facebook in an attempt to improve our comms. This will get better over the next few months as I work out the best way to do it so apologies for the formatting etc.

Below is the link to the agenda for this months Parish Council meeting on Tuesday 18th August, 7pm in the Memorial Hall. The second link is to the draft minutes of July’s meeting. Included at the end of the draft minutes are the most recent Helford Marine Conservation Group minutes along with the most recent CAP minutes and a police report on crime in the local area which is interesting.

Agenda:
https://mawnan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Agenda-for-meeting-180826-PUBLIC.pdf
Minutes:
https://mawnan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ITEM-1-DRAFT-FULL-MINUTES-210726-PUBLIC-inc-CAP-HMC.pdf

A few other things you may be interested in:

**The Public Inquiry for the Order ROW/3367861 footpath at Helford Passage (otherwise known as the Tank Track) will be held at 10.00am on Tuesday 12 January 2027, at The Sennen Suite, Tremough Innovation Centre, University Campus Tremough, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9TA. The inquiry is currently scheduled to last 4 days. Please contact the Parish Council if you wish to speak or attend. More information will be available on the website soon.

**Carlidnack Road will be closed on the 28th September 9.30-15.30 https://one.network/?tm=GB151298526

** The Cornwall Heritage Trust was founded in 1985 to “preserve and strengthen” Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage and it owns and manages some of the most iconic heritage sites in Cornwall, working closely with local communities, Natural England, Historic England and English Heritage.
They would love to hear about your stories, memories, traditions and histories that make Cornwall unique. Visit the website here and please contact Grace if you have any information to share or would like to spread the word. T: 01209 707008, E: [email protected]
**We are now in a hosepipe ban which started on Saturday 8th August- https://mailchi.mp/b508d992ff0b/hosepipe-ban?e=2e2538758a

** Falmouth Chorus Choir is inviting new members to come along and join up to their welcoming and active group. For more information contact [email protected].

**The Helford Marine Conservation Group have a few things on this month:
Helford Citizen Science Water Testing Kayak Trip with Koru Kayaking. Thursday August 13th, 4-6pm. Cost £35 pp to help cover cost of water testing equipment
Rockpool Ramble – Durgan We invite you to join us on a FREE Rockpool Ramble adventure with marine experts from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Friday August 14th, 12.30
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1991058781413/?discount=HELFORD
Helford Marine Conservation is a great cause to support and well worth joining at only £100 a year. Find out more about their work here: https://helfordmarineconservation.co.uk/

**Clean Cornwall Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/4766166315fb/cornwall-rural-community-charity-newsletter-9625950?e=f6f04a8ec2

**The Children’s Sailing Trust’s most recent newsletter can be seen here: https://mailchi.mp/f27b4464ffcf/2026-regattas?e=3a6e1e3bc5

**Cornwall Council’s ‘Keeping Cornwall Updated’ Newsletters:
17th July https://mailchi.mp/293595e17d4b/keeping-cornwall-updated-4747759?e=25b3be4bd6
24th July https://mailchi.mp/3bd222119f74/keeping-cornwall-updated-4747796?e=25b3be4bd6
31st July https://mailchi.mp/49f2947d97df/keeping-cornwall-updated-4747821?e=25b3be4bd6
7th August https://mailchi.mp/d1608e7f5d50/keeping-cornwall-updated-4747858?e=25b3be4bd6

Right I think that’s it!
Mel

The Parish Clerk

21/07/2026

Are you passionate about keeping your community safe?
If you can spare a few hours each month then
Devon and Cornwall Police Community Speed Watch Team
would love to hear from you.
To find out more about Community Speed Watch and how it contributes to making roads safer please click on this link
https://youtu.be/FZvgmr3xZnY
If you would like to join your local team then please email your name and contact number, with details of your enquiry to
[email protected]

29/06/2026

https://mailchi.mp/039c6fd90d6b/helford-marine-conservation-newsletter-march-13923554?e=e144073e8a

Helford Marine Conservation
Fal and Helford Seasearch Observer Course
Mylor Yacht Club
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July
9am - 5pm
Training with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Booking Essential!

Join us for a Seasearch Observer Course and learn how to identify and record the marine habitats and species found around our coastline. This two-day course combines classroom learning with practical snorkelling sessions, giving you the skills and confidence to take part in Seasearch surveys and hel...

28/04/2026

Mawnan Parish Council received £14,960 to create a masterplan for Carnwinion Playing Field in Mawnan Smith establishing existing and potential uses. The project was delivered in Falmouth and Penryn Community Area Partnership. The funding came from the Community Capacity Fund, part of Cornwall’s G...

27/04/2026

Mawnan Parish Council supports Climate Vision's letter asking MPs to consider supporting or tabling the following parliamentary question: Given that the Climate Change Act 2008 established the Adaptation Reporting Power to assess how well critical infrastructure is preparing for climate risks, and noting that it has only once been used as originally intended, will the Government now commit to exercising this power on a mandatory basis to ensure Parliament has a complete and transparent picture of the UK’s resilience to climate impacts?

If you do too please write to your local MP and like and share the post below.

27/04/2026

FIRST ROUND OF 2026 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY
Mawnan Parish Council has a small grant programme that is now open until June 10th. Please see our grants page for more information. If you are a member of a group which wishes to be considered for a grant from the Parish Council for a particular project or activity, then go to the grants page on our website. If you need more information email [email protected]

Grants GRANT APPLICATION FORM HERE Parish councils have various powers given by Acts of parliament to provide funding, equipment and premises, to help others provide services. The ability to make such grants is strictly determined by law, both in terms of the organisations which can receive them, an...