The plough pub at night

Cornwall Council Street Light Switch-off policy

Cornwall Council – Street Lighting Operational Policy Cornwall Council are working towards switching off streetlighting in certain circumstances. Switch off and dimming will be coming to all almost all communities across Cornwall. ‘We have seen a number of examples from across the country and Europe where authorities have adopted this best practice, to save carbon,…

Garden of Reflection project

Duloe Parish Council have taken over management of the allotment next to the Church. Working with the Garden Club the plan is to create a garden for wildlife and a space for people to sit and relax. The first stage is to clear the space in order to give an idea of the size, and…

Going off-grid at the toilets!

In a move to help save approx £1000 a year in electricity costs, the Parish Council passed a resolution in November to purchase a solar panel and battery for the Public Conveniences in Duloe. The National Grid disconnected the supply in January, and very kindly did so free of charge. Councillor Richard Turpin has since…

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Sewage alert in Looe due to burst pipe.

A burst sewer pipe in Looe is causing major disruption at present. The pipe at Bonemill, near the boat yard on West Looe was first reported to South West Water (SWW) on Tuesday, October 8. Currently tankers are being used to remove flow from the sewage pumping station while they work on repairing the broken…

Sandplace Hill tree work – notice

Tree pruning and clearing will be taking place at Highercliff Woods on Sandplace Hill from the 1st to the 4th October. During this time traffic will be managed by Glencare Tree Surgeons, so please be aware there may be short delays whilst the management work takes place. Please email clerk@duloeparishcouncil.gov.uk for further details.

Wooden bee hive in place in a tree. With bees surrounding it and moving in.

Buzzing at the Tree Hive!

The Tree Hive in the cemetery has new house guests! The Parish Council are delighted to report that bees have moved in the to hive and are busy making it their new home. The Tree Hive was built and installed by Simon Kellam of Just Bee Eco Hives in Camborne, and will provide a home…