St.Erth Parish Council

24/09/2026

Join us at your Community Area Partnership. Residents are invited to come along and take part in the next meeting in St John’s Hall, Alverton Street, Penzance on 7 October 2026, 6pm – 8pm.

24/09/2026

For many people across Cornwall, getting to a healthcare appointment isn't always straightforward. At Healthwatch Cornwall, we hear from people about the challenges that can make it harder to access the care they need, and transport is one of the issues raised most often. Limited public transport, l...

14/09/2026

𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 - 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐋 - 𝟐𝟓𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Chapel Hill, St Erth
Timing: 25th September 2026 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals on bealf of Openreach - Tel: 03700 500 792

The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

https://one.network/?tm=GB151706102

Applicants are reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure including, if appropriate, bus companies and all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other traders who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area. Applicants and contractors are also reminded that they are responsible for the provision, er****on, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing.

Kind regards,
Streetworks | Connectivity and Environment
Cornwall Council
Tel: 0300 1234 222
[email protected]

14/09/2026

Work begins this week by the Environment Agency (EA) to replace the steps on the flood embankment along the footpath from Chenhalls Road. The work, which will involve replacing the old steps with a composite equivalent, is expected to last up to 2 weeks, although may be completed earlier, depending on weather and other circumstances.

During the repairs these steps and the cut through will both be inaccessible. The EA is hopeful that there will be sufficient space on the riverside footpath to fence off the working area and still allow pedestrians to be able to walk past, so the riverbank path should still be accessible from the Methodist car park, just not from the cut through.

11/09/2026

Funding Available for PTAs, Youth Groups and Community Initiatives (England, Scotland, Wales) - applications close 30th September.

Funding Available for PTAs, Youth Groups and Community Initiatives (England, Scotland, Wales)

The Arnold Clark Community Fund, run by the UK’s largest independent car retailer, has reopened for applications from projects supporting education, youth groups and clubs, community improvement and sustainability.

The fund offers grants of up to £2,500 and can support a range of activities, including:

- Schools and education: providing additional resources for PTAs, school or education fairs and galas, help with the cost of school uniforms, and additional educational or extracurricular resources.
- Environmental projects: supporting community clean-ups, recycling programmes, urban gardening and other environmentally friendly initiatives.
- Youth groups, clubs and sports teams: supporting organisations such as Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Sea Cadets, Cubs, amateur sports teams, dance groups and gymnastics clubs. Funding can help cover community trips, club costs, materials, venue hire and transport.
- Community projects: supporting projects such as the installation or replacement of defibrillators, play parks, community gardens, galas and other local events.

Applications are open to UK-based voluntary and community organisations, including registered charities, community interest companies, social enterprises and charitable incorporated organisations.

To be eligible, organisations must operate solely within the UK and be based within a 50-mile radius of an Arnold Clark branch.

Organisations should first check that they meet the eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants can then complete the online application form on the Arnold Clark Community Fund website.

The application form asks for information about the organisation, its activities and how the requested funding will be used to support people or communities in need.

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.

More information > https://www.arnoldclark.com/community-fund/our-communities-support

09/09/2026

Celebrate Catch the Bus Month with Transport for Cornwall This Catch the Bus Month, Transport for Cornwall is inviting Cornwall residents of all ages to get creative and help brighten up our public transport network. We're launching an exciting competition to design: A

09/09/2026

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07/09/2026

𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞

The BlueSpark Foundation has announced that applications are open for its small grants programme supporting projects that improve the education and development of children and young people in England. The charity provides grants for educational, cultural, sporting and related activities, with a particular interest in projects that build self-confidence, teamwork and future employability.

Eligible applicants include schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations, while individuals may also apply in some cases. Projects must benefit children and young people in England aged between 5 and 22.

Grants are generally for relatively small projects. Many awards are under £2,000 and none exceed £5,000. Funding can be used for:

- Music, dance and singing

- Outdoor activities & teambuilding

- Sport

- Educational excursions

- Widening academic achievements

Match funding is not required, although being able to contribute part of the costs can strengthen an application, especially for requests above £2,000.

Applications can be submitted at any time.

More information can be found via the link Home -

Supporting the education and development of young people We are a registered charity providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects BlueSpark helps young people reach their full potential We provide support for projects which have the following objectives: Encouraging indepe...

24/08/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 - 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃!

St Erth Parish Council is exploring the possibility of creating a Community Orchard on the grassed area at the top end of Vicarage Gate, to be cared for and managed entirely by volunteers from the Parish.

The final planting scheme would be decided by the volunteers involved but could include a mix of fruit trees such as apples, pears, plums, medlar, quince or cherries, together with areas of wildflower meadow. There is also the potential for future additions such as a rainwater harvesting system and picnic benches.

Trees and related equipment are available via a grant from the Forest for Cornwall Community Fund, which is currently open for applications.

Before any plans can progress, however, we need to establish whether there is a strong group of volunteers willing not only to help plant and care for the orchard, but also people who are willing take a lead in organising the group.

We are therefore asking people to register their interest now, so that we can first see if the proposal is a viable one, and, if so, move quickly to establish the group and beginning planning for the orchard's future care and management.

Please email the clerk, preferably no later than Friday 4th September, on [email protected] or call on 01736 757575 advising of your name, email address and phone no so we can make contact with you.

If you know anyone that might be interested that isn't on Facebook please do pass this information on to them. We will be putting up posters on the noticeboards and in the Shop.

12/08/2026

Safer Cornwall’s annual survey about crime and anti-social behaviour - survey is open until 31st August.

Share your views on crime and anti-social behaviour in Cornwall in our Have Your Say Survey 2026

https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/safer-cornwall-have-your-say