Press Releases and Information

Remembrance Sunday 2009

On a cold but dry morning several hundred townspeople turned out for the annual Remebrance Service at the War Memorial. Two minutes' silence was observed in honour of those who gave their lives in service to our country in two world wars and many other conflicts.

Hayle Films on the Big Screen, 13-15 November

Hayle films on the Big Screen this weekend at the Cornwall Film Festival in Falmouth – all with interviews from older Hayle residents:

Friday - Hayle regatta animation made with pupils from Bodriggy, Connor Downs, Gwinear, Penpol & Leedstown schools - 10.15 National Maritime Museum in Falmouth – free entry with a child! Book 01209 204 655
Saturday - Hayle Regatta animation 9.30 - 11.15 Phoenix Cinema Falmouth call: 01326 313072
Sunday – Hayle Tales 6 short animations 10.30 – 11.45 Phoenix Cinema Falmouth call: 01326 313072 (Student Film Competition, your vote will help!)

Please support Hayle and your local Film Festival. Find out more at www.cornwallfilmfestival.com

Lucy Frears
Hayle Oral History Project Coordinator

Want to learn how to record local people’s memories of Hayle?

Want to help preserve Hayle’s Tales?

Interview Training for Oral History for all ages

Wednesday 21st October

3.30pm – 5.30pm

Training by: Dan Billing from CAVA (Cornish Audio Visual Archive)

with support from Lucy Frears (Hayle Oral History Project Coordinator, BBC freelance reporter & producer)

Location: Brewery office, 1 Sea Lane, Hayle TR27 4DU (behind Cornish Arms)

As a volunteer you will need to bring contact details of 2 referees (work or friends)

As you will be interviewing older people we require a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check which will be free of charge. Marilyn from Penwith Volunteer Bureau will check your details. Please bring your: passport or driving licence or birth certificate from the year of your birth plus your NI number plus your 5 year address history plus 2 items addressed to your home address (household bills/ bank details)

Be a part of Hayle’s History! Your interviews could be used in a publication/ the archive/ local museums/ presentations etc...

Contact: Please call Lucy on 01736 753952 to book or with questions Tuesday, Wednesday all day and Thursday afternoon or leave a message

For those of you who have taken the course before you can come to do just the CRB check or stay for a recap

West Cornwall Hospital Public Meeting

Tuesday, 22nd September at 7-30pm

A open public meeting has been arranged to discuss access to services and the future of the West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance. The Public Meeting will be held next Tuesday 22nd September 2009 @ 7.30pm in St John's Hall, Penzance.

Jim McKenna, Ex Chief Executive Penwith District Council, has agreed to be the independent chair for the debate.

Cllr. Joan Symons, Chair of Cornwall Overview and Scrutiny Committee ( Health & Adults) , has agreed to attend. Cllrs. Neil Burden and Chris Goninan from Cornwall Council will also do their best to be there.

Invitations have been issued to Mr Peter Colclough, the Acting Chief Executive of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and Ann James, Chief Executive of the C&IoS primary Care Trust but at the time of writing the NHS Management has declined the invitation to attend. The meeting will be primarily to hear the views about the local NHS services & the Hospital from the local community. The organisers, HealthWatch Cornwall, hope everyone including staff, nurses & clinicians, patients past & present, and Link members will feel able to attend and make a contribution. Given the concerns of staff, Unison is proposing to attend.

Harbour Development - Important Dates

Please note the following dates regarding the Hayle Harbour Development planning applications:

17 March, 7-15pm

Presentation by ING on the detailed planning application for infrastructure works followed by Q&A. Update on progress of outline planning application. John Pollard to chair.

Venue: Hayle Community School.

19 March,7-15pm

Hayle Town Council will consider the detailed planning application for infrastructure works, Phase I. Public participation begins at 7-15pm followed by the council meeting at 7-30pm. Venue: Council Offices, Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway.

24 March, 7pm

Penwith District Council special planning committee meeting to consider all planning applications submitted for Hayle Harbour by ING. These are the outline planning application for all phases of the development, the detailed planning application for Phase I infrastructure works and the listed building applications.

Venue: St. John's Hall, Penzance. 7pm.

Nominations Now Due For

THE MAYOR'S AWARDS 2009

We are seeking nominations for citizens (one male and one female ) who have provided a special service, on an honorary basis, and organisations which provide exceptional value and merit to the community of Hayle. The Council is also particularly keen to promote youth activity in the town and will be pleased to receive nominations for young people and youth groups who have made or make a significant contribution to the town.

Nomination forms have already been sent to all clubs and organisations in Hayle. However, if you would like to personally nominate somebody, forms and conditions can be obtained from the Clerk's office upon request.

The closing date for nominations will be Thursday 19 March 2009. If a nominee for last year's awards was unsuccessful please contact the Clerk and request that the individual or organisation be considered again this year.

Female Citizen of the Year

Male Citizen of the Year

Young person of the Year

Organisation of the Year

and

Youth Organisation of the Year

The Hayle Oral History Project has now started

In an effort to keep the memories of Hayle for everyone forever the Hayle Oral History Project is recording conversations and interviews with older members of the community about their working life in this busy industrial town with foundries, mines, a power station, harbour and explosive works. We would also like to hear about family/daily life and social activities such as the popular regatta, carnival and dances and any events that affected the town. We are looking for:

Older people who were brought up in Hayle and surrounding area who would enjoy talking about their memories.
Volunteers from all age groups in Hayle who would be interested in learning audio recording and journalism skills and interviewing older people from the community.
Young people in Hayle 12+ who would like to make a film with the Hayle Youth Project summer 09
Students who would like to boost their CV or use live projects for course work who are interested in audio/ moving image recordings.
School children in Hayle who would like to get involved in finding out more about their town and learning new skills.
The Cornish Diaspora - Hayle families that emigrated but still have many memories to share from their homes in Mexico, South Africa, the USA, Australia etc...
People with old audio recordings, film footage, postcards or photographs of Hayle
Local schools, colleges and community projects that would like to get involved.

The project focuses on Hayle and the surrounding area such as St. Erth, Gwinear, Connor Downs, Gwithian, Angarrack etc. The Hayle Oral History Project is co-ordinated by an ex-BBC radio producer and reporter with experience working on Hollywood films, making BBC TV reports and lecturing at University College Falmouth.

Please contact Lucy:

Tel: 01736 753962 (Tuesday & Thursday and half day Wednesday)

Email: hayle.history@btconnect.com

Visit: The Old Brewery Office, 1 Sea Lane, Hayle TR27 4DU

Hayle & District Bowling Club - New Clubhouse Opens

12 January 2009


The Clubhouse is opened by Wendy Reading of SITA Cornwall Trust watched by Secretary, Len Phillips, and Treasurer, John Wallis.		Hayle Mayor, John Coombe, receives a plaque in recognition of Hayle Town Council's support of the project

ING Presents Latest Harbour Plans

At a packed meeting at the Hayle Community School, ING presented its final plans prior to going to the Penwith District Council Planning Committee on Tuesday, 13 January 2009.

Over 240 residents attended the presentation and there was plenty of opportunity for a lively question and answer session.

Residents are encouraged to attend the Planning Committee meeting at St. John's Hall in Penzance at 7pm on the 13th and also to come to Hayle Town Council's meeting at 7:15pm on Thursday, 8 January to hear town councillors debate their recommendation on the subject.

Hayle Harbour Regeneration Plan Moves a Step Closer

The multi-million pound regeneration of Hayle Harbour will reach a significant milestone early in the New Year when Penwith District Council considers an outline planning application for the whole scheme.
ING Real Estate (ING) has been working with the South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) for over four years and more recently the Camborne Pool Redruth Urban Regeneration Company (CPR) to develop a plan for the comprehensive regeneration of Hayle Harbour.
ING is fully committed to delivering a scheme that addresses the restoration of the harbour, revitalizes the commercial heart of the town centre bringing new employment opportunities, delivers new homes and creates the vital infrastructure for the Wave Hub project.
Since submitting its outline planning application in April, ING has been in detailed consultation discussions with Penwith District Council, Cornwall County Council, a series of Delivery Group Meetings held by the Hayle Area Partnership attended by members of the community, and environmental and heritage bodies. ING has welcomed everyone’s input,
which has resulted in a number of significant changes to its original proposal. Specifically the outline planning application now comprises the following:

A reduction in the scale of the buildings on South Quay to a general height of 3 storeys.
The removal of parking from the Triangular Spit and a commitment to contribute to the ecological management of the area.
Revisions to the design of the new road bridge to North Quay.
Increased mitigation of any impacts on the natural environment, including the creation of new dune grassland and contributions to schemes to manage the dunes and to create new semi-aquatic habitat.
Provision of improved pedestrian and cycle links to the railway station.
A substantial contribution to public transport including the provision of a new shuttle bus service to serve the development and the rest of Hayle.

ING will also continue to ensure that the significant economic benefits to Hayle are maximised and any potential negative impacts of the scheme, such as traffic in Hayle, are resolved through continued consultation and agreement with the PDC, CCC and the Highways Agency.
Tim Armstead, Development Manager of ING Real Estate commented on the progress of the application: “Our outline plan is a comprehensive framework for the regeneration of the four key areas around Hayle Harbour. We welcome all the valuable input from the community, the statutory consultees and the planning authorities. We would like to thank
everyone who has made a contribution to the proposals. The final proposal now reflects these issues and addresses the concerns raised wherever possible.”
ING is now working with South West RDA and CPR Regeneration on a detailed planning application for the first phase of infrastructure works at North Quay, including new road and bridge access, flood prevention work, improvements to the harbour walls, upgraded fishermen’s harbour and a new slipway.
Nigel Tipple, chief executive of CPR Regeneration, said: “ING has demonstrated its commitment to the Hayle Harbour project by working closely with its partners and other groups on its outline plans and has certainly taken on board and responded to the range of comments received.”
Sandra Rothwell, head of regeneration in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for the South West RDA, said: “We believe the development of Hayle Harbour will be a real economic catalyst for the town and the wider West Cornwall area and ING clearly remains committed to the scheme.”

ING has made a commitment to the Hayle Area Partnership to hold a

public meeting and it will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday 6 January 2009

at Hayle Community School to present the final proposals.

Hayle Town Council will be considering its response to the planning application on Thursday, 8 January 2009 commencing at 7:15pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Christmas Day Swim

The Hayle Surf Life Saving Club managed a good turnout for their annual Christmas morning swim. Congratulations to the hardy swimmers and to the HSLSC for all the good work they do throughout the year.

Hayle Surf Life Saving Club swimmers prepare to go in

Hayle Entered in National Britain in Bloom Competition for 2009

Hayle in Bloom members were delighted to hear that Hayle is the only town in the South West to be selected to enter the National Britain in Bloom competition in 2009. The announcement was made at the Penwith 'In Bloom' celebration at the Tregenna Castle Hotel on the 6th of November. Hayle is entered in the 'Coastal Category for Areas below 12,000 population'. Congratulations to the Hayle in Bloom Team and our marvellous PDC gardeners. Find out more and join in at www.hayleinbloom.org.uk.

HAPP Launches New Web Site

The Hayle Area Plan Partnership Business, Enterprise and Economy Delivery Group has launched a new web site for Hayle intended as a portal for local businesses. It also provides an attractive source of information for tourists and visitors. It has been crafted by Hayle's Nixon Design and incorporates the Town's new logo. You can find the new site at www.hayletown.co.uk - check it out.

Picture of the hayletown.co.uk home page

Double Win for Hayle

At the opening of the Ellis Brewery Exhibition at the newly-restored Brewery Office in Sea Lane, Harvey's Foundry Trust Chairman and town councillor, John Pollard, said that this was a 'double win for Hayle'. Not only has the Brewery Office been saved from destruction, but the town now has an official archive.

Shown at the opening are Mayor and Mayoress, John and Lorna Coombe, Chris Stephens and John Pollard.

John particularly thanked Paul Stephens, represented by his son Chris, who is a descendent of the Ellis family and who purchased the Brewery Office, restored it and permitted the archive to take it over at a nominal rent.

Pictured here the town historian, Brian Sullivan, who presented the archive with two original Ellis Brewery bottles and a flagon.

The exhibition at the Brewery Office will be open to the public for 8 days from 9 October and will then move to John Harvey House.

The New Hayle Flag

The new Hayle flag flies proudly over the Recreation Ground.

You should also be able to see it at the Commercial Road Car Park and, soon, in Foundry Square.

Hayle Takes the SWTA Cup!

At the South West in Bloom awards presentations in Plymouth on the 18th of September, Hayle heard that it had again been awarded a Gold in its category and then received the astounding news that we have taken the SWTA Cup!

Congratulations to the Hayle in Bloom team and the many volunteers - and, of course, to our marvellous Hayle professional gardeners.

Hayle in Bloom in flowers on the Loggans roundabout

King George V Memorial Walk - Closure to Motor Traffic.

Public Consultation

At the council meeting on 4 September, the council resolved:

To examine the ramifications of closing King George V Memorial Walk to motor traffic

(except for access), either at weekends, at all times, or at such times as the Council shall direct

and to undertake a consultation prior to any such closing.

The Council also directs the Clerk to report on options and costs for effecting the closure.

Hayle Town Council owns the walk and the suggestion to consider the possibility of closing it to motor traffic was prompted by the increase in traffic over recent years and the potential for huge increases over the next decade with the harbour development and the requirement of the Regional Spatial Strategy to build a large number of new homes in Hayle. The road is not adopted by the County and consequently repairs are the responsibility of Hayle Town Council. Heavy vehicles cause a lot more damage to the road surface than cars and there has been an increase in these recently and a likely further increase in the future.

Another consideration was the success of weekend road closures in other parts of Britain which allowed walkers, cyclists, skate boarders, roller bladers - any non-motorised users - to enjoy these areas safely.

It is probable that the Walk would be closed at only one end allowing easy access for residents, gardeners and maintenance people.

Artists impression of a barrier on the King Georth Fifth Memorial Walk

This picture is purely illustrative as the method of closure, the signage and the

location of the barrier have yet to be determined should the scheme go ahead.

The Council would like to receive the views of town residents. Please contact the Town Clerk by email or letter to express your view. Some questions to be considered are:

Do you support closure of the road?
If so, do you support closure at weekends or 7 days a week (or any other times)?
Should any closure be seasonal or all year?
Do you have any preference for how or where the road should be closed?

County Council Member Community Grant Scheme

From August 2008 each of the Councils 82 County Councillors has been allocated a fund of £3,000 to provide financial support to projects that benefit their local communities.

In order that the Council can ensure that each individual grant application is dealt with fairly and objectively a standard grant application process has been introduced. This gives the applicant the opportunity to clearly explain the purpose of the application and why the funding is required.

Click here for more details

Hayle Area Action Plan Updates

David Clough form PDC has provided some updates on the consultation process. On the links below you can download the report presented to PDC SEE Committee stating the initial results of the consultation and the next steps. Also available is more information on the 281 questionnaires that were returned as part of the process.

Hayle Area Action Plan - Issues and Options Questionnaire Responses (1Mb)

Hayle Area Action Plan - Report to PDC SEE Committee (60kb)

Hayle Area Action Plan - Report to PDC SEE Committee (Appendix) (186kb)

Hayle Area Action Plan - Summary and Overview of Representations (260kb)

Hayle Harbour Planning Application Submitted 25/4/08

The long-awaited planning application for the Hayle harbour development has now been received by Penwith District Council. ING RE Ltd., in conjunction with their architects LDA Design of Exeter, will hold a public exhibition at John Harvey House on Thursday, 15th May, 1330-1830 and Friday 16th and Saturday 17th, 1030-1830.

The plans are available for examination at PDC and also at the Town Clerk's office in Hayle from Thursday, May 15th.

The target for a decision on the outline planning application is 'the end of the year'.

Click here to view and download the Outline Planning Application documents.

Click here to view and download the Listed Building Application documents.

Clean Cornwall Week: 20th – 28th September 2008

Fuelled by an anti-litter passion and equipped with rubber gloves and high-viz vests the Clean Cornwall army of litter-picking volunteers is once again descending on Cornwall to rid it of unsightly rubbish.
A record 140 events are due to take place across the County and no discarded crisp packet or washed up piece of fishing net will be safe from the Clean Cornwall volunteers who will be collecting tons of rubbish at litter-picks across the county. Beaches, towns, countryside and roads are all on the hit-list and it is hoped that the week will result in Cornwall becoming one of the cleanest counties in the country.
James Staughton, Managing Director of St Austell Brewery, is the brainchild of Clean Cornwall and over the two years since its inception it has gathered support from all over the County from both public organisations and private businesses. James explains, “Clean Cornwall is a group of like minded people who have a shared love of Cornwall and a drive to maintain its beauty. Our Clean Cornwall clean up events have proved to be hugely popular and I’m delighted and immensely encouraged to see that we now have a record number of events taking place next week.”
James adds, “It’s not too late to get involved – if everyone spared a few hours to join a litter-pick think of the difference that we could make. Why not join an event taking place in your area or even arrange your own – pull together a group of friends, get out there and make a difference!"
Mike East of North Cornwall District Council, a key partner in Clean Cornwall, adds, “Clean Cornwall is a fantastic initiative which we are really proud to be part of. But it’s not just about litter picking - it’s also about deterring people from littering in the first place and also about looking at the ways we currently manage litter and how we can improve this.” Anybody wishing to get involved in Clean Cornwall Week should visit www.cleancornwall.org for further information or e-mail info@cleancornwall.org.

Throughout the week

Memorial Walk

and Estuary, Hayle

Voluntary Spring Clean and Litter Pick being organised by Ann Foreman and Colleagues

Brian Hosken

Brian.hosken@penwith.gov.uk

Hayle Takes the SWTA Cup!

Congratulations to the Hayle in Bloom team and the many volunteers - and, of course, to our marvellous Hayle professional gardeners.

Harbour Development Model

Hayle Town Band, 27 September

Hayle Town Band will be performing in Morrab Gardens on Saturday, 27th September from 2-4pm.

Support our award-winning band and enjoy their excellent performances.

(Click on the image for a full-size poster).

Step into Action - The Mayor's Sponsored Walk

Mayor, Councillor John Coombe, and Ex-Mayor Councillor Paul Birch led a Sponsored Walk on Sunday 7th September 2008. There was an excellent turnout and the weather was just right for walking. All monies raised will be shared between Cornwall Hospice Care (St Julia's) and Children's Hospice South West.

Pictured above at the start, the Mayor thanked the walkers for their support. "Every penny raised will be split equally between the two nominated charities", he said.

Town Clerk, Eleanor Giggal and Councillor Jayne Ninnes, manage the registration process and the emergency contact point.

The walk was supported by Hayle PCSOs, Kevin Youngman and Jenny Hosking. We were also supported by our local firefighting team from Camborne (they're in red shirts in the top picture).

King George V Memorial Walk - Closure to Motor Traffic.

Public Consultation

At the council meeting on 4 September, the council resolved:

To examine the ramifications of closing King George V Memorial Walk to motor traffic

(except for access), either at weekends, at all times, or at such times as the Council shall direct

and to undertake a consultation prior to any such closing.

The Council also directs the Clerk to report on options and costs for effecting the closure.

It is probable that the Walk would be closed at only one end allowing easy access for residents, gardeners and maintenance people.

This picture is purely illustrative as the method of closure, the signage and the

location of the barrier have yet to be determined should the scheme go ahead.

The Council would like to receive the views of town residents. Please contact the Town Clerk by email or letter to express your view. Some questions to be considered are:

Do you support closure of the road?
If so, do you support closure at weekends or 7 days a week (or any other times)?
Should any closure be seasonal or all year?
Do you have any preference for how or where the road should be closed?

County Council Member Community Grant Scheme

From August 2008 each of the Councils 82 County Councillors has been allocated a fund of £3,000 to provide financial support to projects that benefit their local communities.

Click here for more details

Hayle Area Action Plan Updates

Hayle Area Action Plan - Issues and Options Questionnaire Responses (1Mb)

Hayle Area Action Plan - Report to PDC SEE Committee (60kb)

Hayle Area Action Plan - Report to PDC SEE Committee (Appendix) (186kb)

Hayle Area Action Plan - Summary and Overview of Representations (260kb)

St. Erth household waste recycling centre (HWRC) and refuse transfer station (RTS) opened 28 July 2008

After £1.7M of investment, the SITA St. Erth household waste recycling centre (HWRC) and refuse transfer station (RTS) opened today. It is hoped that a recycling rate of 60 per cent will be achieved at the HWRC. Shown at the opening are Hayle Mayor John Coombe, Phil Rudin (SITA Cornwall Ops Manager), M. Louis de Ponchville (STA Cornwall Manager) and Andrew George MP.

Photo: John Bennett

Hayle Estuary Management Plan (Hayle EMP) Published

The Hayle Estuary is an area which has a rich and diverse wildlife, landscape and historic heritage and is not only cherished by the local community but recognized both nationally and internationally. Estuaries in general, and Hayle is no exception, provide recreational opportunities and employment for local people. The challenge set by the Hayle Estuary Management Plan (Hayle EMP) is to conserve the natural and historic heritage of the estuary, which is unique, but at the same time encourage appropriate opportunities and give full recognition to the important needs of commerce, tourism and leisure interests. The Hayle EMP seeks to identify and bring together these key interests and incorporate them in a single document, making reference only to existing reports, legislation and other issues impacting on the estuary.

If you have any comments on the EMP send them to the Town Clerk for forwarding to the Hayle Harbour Advisory Committee.

Click here to view and download the Hayle EMP (295kb).

Have your say - Hayle Harbour Planning Application

The Town Council has recently resolved to hold a Special Meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month for the sole purpose of considering the Hayle Harbour application, until it is finally determined by Penwith District Council. These meetings, like all others, are open to the public and there will be opportunity for you to comment and/or raise questions on this subject. The meetings will start at 7.30 pm at Hayle Community Centre and will be attended by a Planning Officer from Penwith District Council. We will welcome your views and input – this is your chance to have your say.

Meeting dates – 24 July, 28 August, 25 September, 23 October and 27 November 2008.

The plans are available for examination at the Planning Department at Penwith District Council and also at the Town Clerk's office. Details can also be viewed and/or downloaded from the Town Council’s website: - www.hayletowncouncil.net.

Hayle Area Plan Partnership - Hayle Harbour Discussions

The Hayle Area Plan Partnership Delivery Teams will be discussing different aspects of the harbour development over the next few months. Everyone interested in this development is invited to attend.

The meetings are open to anyone and will provide an opportunity to meet David Clough and Jeremy Content of Penwith District Council. Jeremy will be able to discuss planning issues concerning the harbour. It is also hoped that representatives of ING Developments will attend the meetings. We also understand that ING will shortly be able to provide a model of how the plans will look which should give everyone a better idea of what they are planning

Meetings are at the Day Care Centre on Commercial Road at 7-30pm except where marked. The meeting dates are as follows:

HERITAGE CULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Tuesday 16 September

TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT

Wednesday 10th September, (at Passmore Edwards)

COMMUNITY WELLBEING

Tuesday 9th September

BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE

Monday 8th September

For more information, including minutes and agendas, please take a look at www.hayleareaplan.org.uk

Hayle Harbour Planning Application Submitted 25/4/08

The plans are available for examination at PDC and also at the Town Clerk's office in Hayle from Thursday, May 15th.

The target for a decision on the outline planning application is 'the end of the year'.

Click here to view and download the Outline Planning Application documents.

Click here to view and download the Listed Building Application documents.

Hayle's gardeners display the new town logo at Loggan's roundabout

Step into Action - The Mayor's Sponsored Walk

You are invited to join the current Mayor, Councillor John Coombe, and Ex- Mayor Councillor Paul Birch on the Sponsored Walk which is taking place on Sunday 7th September 2008. All monies raised will be shared between Cornwall Hospice Care (St Julia's) and Children's Hospice South West. There is a choice of three circular walks, one for all ages and abilities.

All walks will start from outside Hayle Open Air Pool at 2.00pm. Registration of walkers will take place from 1.00pm. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsor forms and posters will be available from the Cornwall Hospice Care Shop, the Town Clerk's Office, Bigglestones, the St Julia's Hospice Office and the Library. If possible, please return your registration form to the Town Clerk's Office (details above) so we can estimate number of walkers, otherwise please register on the day.

If you are unable to walk but perhaps able to help in an alternative way please contact the Town Clerk. Help will be required for the registration process and serving refreshments, as well marshalling.

Heylfest 2008
Come and join in the fun.

We Have Moved! The office at Passmore Edwards Institute is now CLOSED and the NEW Council Office is now open to the public at: HAYLE COMMUNITY CENTRE 58 QUEENSWAY, HAYLE, TR27 4NX Our telephone, fax and email details remain unchanged.


Mayor John Coombe cuts the ribbon to open the new council offices at the Hayle Community Centre. (L to R) Mayor John Coombe, Deputy Mayor John Bennett, Finance Clerk Barrie Wright, Town Clerk Eleanor Giggal, Cllr. David Girling, Cllr. Terry Lello CC, Cllr. Graham Coad, Cllr. Jane Ninnes, Cllr. John Pollard and Cllr. Harry Blakeley.

Senior Lifeskills Exhibition
On Tuesday 8th July, 10am-3pm, there will be a Penwith Senior Lifeskills Exhibition with 'Information & Inspiration for the Over 60's' at St. John's Hall in Penzance. Click here for the brochure.



Hayle Day Care Centre Extension Opened , May 30, 2008

Mike Lake, CBE, Director General of 'Help the Aged', opens the new extension with the help of Mrs Jean Jones, Mrs Vi Care and Mrs Jean Olds. Mrs Jean Jones started as a volunteer in 1983 and did many tasks including fund raising and serving at lunch times, she was also a volunteer driver for the Day Centre mini bus. Mrs Vi Care was one of the original members of the first committee in 1981 with her husband Philip and became the first welfare officer. Mrs Jean Olds, who lives in Redruth, has been part of the kitchen team for many many years - part employed and part volunteer. All these ladies are over 80.


Mayor and Mayoress, John and Lorna Coombe at the opening		Philip Wear Conservatories, who constructed the extension, presents a telescope to David Raymer, Chairman of the Centre, for the use of all visitors.

John Coombe Elected Mayor for 2008-9

At the Annual Council on May 15th, Councillor John Coombe was unanimously elected Town Mayor for 2008-9. John, a life-long Hayle man, said that he was honoured and delighted to become mayor. He thanked outgoing mayor, Paul Birch, for his hard work and leadership over the last two years. John's wife Lorna is now mayoress. Councillor John Bennett was elected Deputy Mayor and his wife, Donna Anton, is deputy mayoress.

Hayle Harbour Planning Application Submitted 25/4/08
The long-awaited planning application for the Hayle harbour development has now been received by Penwith District Council. ING RE Ltd., in conjunction with their architects LDA Design of Exeter, will hold a public exhibition at John Harvey House on Thursday, 15th May, 1330-1830 and Friday 16th and Saturday 17th, 1030-1830. The plans are available for examination at PDC and also at the Town Clerk's office in Hayle from Thursday, May 15th. The target for a decision on the outline planning application is 'the end of the year'. Click here to view and download the Outline Planning Application documents. Click here to view and download the Listed Building Application documents.

Hayle Featured on Cornwall Pure Business Web Site
Cornwall Pure Business is a free service offering tailored information and support to anyone thinking of setting up or relocating their business in Cornwall. Their web site is full of information for and about Cornish businesses and opportunities. See the 'Spotlight on Hayle' by following the link below. http://www.cornwallpurebusiness.co.uk/news-events/2008/local-news/spotlight-on-hayle.htm

Keep Cancer Care in Cornwall
The "Keep Cancer Care in Cornwall" online e- petition has been approved and is now live on the Prime Minister's 10 Downing Street, web site. The petition states: We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to allow Cornwall to have its own Centre of Excellence for cancer surgery. In November 2007 Cornwall County Council approved the transfer of some cancer services out of Cornwall, thereby removing the choice from cancer patients to get cancer treatment close to their home, families & friends. This means that Upper Gastrointestinal cancer surgery, Head & Neck cancer surgery and Complex Gynaecological cancer surgery can be withdrawn and moved to Exeter or Plymouth. If you would like to let the government know that you would like to retain cancer care within Cornwall, please sign the petition at: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Cornwall-cancer/. Please let your friends know too

Marjorie Roberts, 1936-2008

Hayle Town Council notes with sadness the loss of Marjorie Roberts, who served as Hayle town mayor 2003-05 and volunteered for countless town organisations. She died the morning of 21st April 2008 following several years of fragile health.

Born in Hayle, Marjorie lived here her entire life except for a seven-year period in Yorkshire. Earlier in her life she worked as a visiting nurse and in a variety of administrative jobs.

Always one to get involved and get things done, Marjorie joined the council 12 years ago and spent two years as deputy mayor followed by two years as town mayor, a position she thoroughly enjoyed and which brought credit to the council.

Although Marjorie stepped down from the council in 2007, she continued as chair of Hayle in Bloom, which she had guided since 2004.Under her leadership, Hayle in Bloom went from strength to strength, culminating in its entry into the national Britain in Bloom competition, where Marjorie and her team earned a Silver-Gilt award. Marjorie herself took a personal award in the Community Champions category, one of only six individuals to be recognised throughout the country for having dedicated an extraordinary amount of personal time to the Britain in Bloom cause.

In April, Marjorie was honoured by the town council as a Citizen of the Year.In her acceptance speech she asked that this not be just a titular honour, but that she be allowed to take an active role in promoting and supporting the town..

Our condolences go out to husband Arthur and their two children. Marjorie was much loved by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed.

Council Debates Gypsy and Traveller Sites

At its meeting on 21 February 2008, the council's agenda included the Hayle Area Action Plan and, following an active public participation session (with over 300 residents inside and outside the council chamber), the issue of the proposed Gypsy and Traveller sites on Water Lane was brought forward for early debate.

Councillors expressed surprise at the way that the issue had been presented.

An extract of the resolutions that were passed follows (these are unofficial until the minutes are formally approved):

It was resolved to: -

a) inform Penwith District Council that the sites identified in the Hayle Area Action Plan (HAAP) for gypsies and travellers are unsatisfactory and the Council has been unable to find alternatives within the HAAP boundary and considers that it should encompass a broader area and
b) request that the issue of sites for gypsies and travellers be considered separately from the HAAP process and that, when it is debated, all those involved in the process, including the relevant officers from Cornwall County Council and other informed groups and persons, should be involved and to point out that flowing from this process this Council will expect firm evidence to emerge in support of the allocations in Hayle.

It was further resolved that: -

a)discusssion of this document be deferred to the Development Committee where it can be considered together with the Penwith Core Strategy which is currently out to consultation;

b)all Councillors should complete the questionnaire before the Development Committee on 28 February which will be open to all Members and at which all will be able to vote and

c)the Committee will set the timetable for future consultation in the town on the issue of gypsy and traveller sites.

The council welcomes continued input from residents on this issue and any others in the Action Plan.

The following document was received from Penwith District Council just prior to the council meeting and some copies were passed out at the meeting:

Hayle Area Action Plan

Penwith District Council has just circulated the Hayle Action Plan Issues and Options Paper for full public consultation. It is your opportunity to have your say about how and where Hayle should be developed over the next twenty years. Individuals, as well as organisations, are encouraged to get involved in commenting on what the document contains as well as suggesting new ideas. Copies of the Paper are available from Hayle Library, the Town Council Office and, of course, Penwith District Council. There is a six week period of consultation; all responses must be returned to the David Clough, Sustainable Development Policy Officer, Penwith District Council by ~~29th February 2008~~ 25th of March 2008. For more information go to the PDC web site.

New Mini Bus for Hayle Day Centre Trust

The Hayle Day Care Centre Trust received their new Mini bus on the 8th Jan 2008 after many months of hard fund raising.

The new mini bus was funded by significant grants from Hayle Town Council, 'Help the Aged', as well as clients contributions and funding secured some six years ago from Cornwall County Council.

This will provide continued service to the Community of Hayle and District. The Centre, which is celebrating its 25th year in operation in March 2008, has always had a mini bus providing the vital transport link bringing the elderly and disabled to the valued facility.

Hayle Day Care Centre Trust's New Bus in the Day Centre livery.

The old bus has not gone far! The Hayle Rugby Football club has purchased the old bus which the Day Centre hope will give serve as well as the last bus that was passed to them some 6 years ago did.

Hayle Surf Life Saving Club Members Take Christmas-Day Dip

Following a long tradition, Hayle SLSC members braved the winter weather to take the obligatory Christmas morning swim. No polar bears sighted.

Hayle Winter Carnival

A good turnout welcomed the annual Winter carnival on December 1st despite the blustery weather. Congratulations to the organisers and the participants.


Noddy & Bigears	The Carnival Queen

Phillack Church Sunday School

Hayle Methodist Junior Church

Portheyl Place Official Opening

The first affordable housing cooperative venture between Ocean Housing and Penwith District Council was officially opened on the 14th of November 2007. The development was built on land adjacent to the Children's Centre at Bodriggy and the Centre Development Manager, Kirsty Jones, received a cheque in recognition of the disruption caused during construction.


PDC Chair, Joan Tanner opens Portheyl Place with Ocean Group Chief Executive, David Renwick	Harry Hudson won the competition to name the development and was awarded a prize

The new homes are energy efficient and nicely appointed	Kirsty Jones of the Children's Centre receives a cheque for £500.

Remembrance Ceremony at War Memorial, 11am on 11/11

Waiting to lay wreaths


The wreathes at the Memorial	Hayle's cadets provide an honour guard

The names of the fallen from the two world wars are read out	Our emergency services teams were well represented

Supported by Heyl Town Band

New District Councillor for Gwinear, Gwithian & Hayle East

The results from the election on 25 October are as follows:

Derek John Elliott (Independent)

Jayne Ninnes (Labour)

Ray Tovey (Conservative)

192

170

493 (Elected)

There was a 25% turnout and 44% of the votes were postal ballots.

Congratulations to Ray who is chairman of the Gwinear-Gwithian Parish Council and who wrote the Hayle Area Plan 2006-2025.

And thanks to the other candidates who cared enough about Hayle to give their time and money to running a campaign.

Old Hawkins Motors Site, Hayle Terrace

At the meeting of Hayle Town Council on 20 September 2007, Matt Barton and Allan Hampshire, senior officers of Penwith District Council, were invited to respond to the resolutions Hayle Town Council had passed at a prior meeting, which were:

To support the construction of 5 market value houses, maximum, on the existing footprint subject to: the open space being vested to Hayle Town Council prior to building, the open space being landscaped, the wave wall being continued along the entire length of the site and all of the houses providing off street parking.
It is the will of the Town Council to further the first resolution. (Meaning: to support Hawkins if they pursued this approach).

Allan Hampshire is head of the Affordable Housing Task Force and has the responsibility to ensure sufficient affordable housing in the district. Allan referred to the large number of people on the housing register waiting for affordable housing and the difficulty of meeting the demand. He asked that PDC be given more time to come up with a solution for the Hawkins site that would still provide 26 affordable units plus some open space.

During the meeting it was explained why the Council had arrived at its resolutions. In summary these were because:

Talks between Hawkins and Penwith District Council had stalled after two years of trying;
When asked in a Parish Poll “Should Hawkins Motors site on Hayle Terrace be brought into public ownership for use as an amenity area in perpetuity?” 90% voted in favour;
The site is now in a Conservation Area and a World Heritage Site;
Environment Agency regulations now require buildings to be raised 1.6m for flood protection (adding almost a floor in height);
The Environment Agency had objected to previous planning applications which attempted to put large numbers of dwellings on the site;
Over 50 affordable units have been constructed in Hayle in the last three years and 175 are anticipated in the harbour development;

and,

The Council wishes to protect and improve access to Copperhouse Pool as much as possible.

Hayle councillors are acutely aware of the need for affordable housing in Hayle. Indeed, at least one councillor is living in affordable housing and a number are personally aware of the difficulty of their children getting on the housing ladder.

Unfortunately, building 26 affordable units on this limited space is unlikely to result in a building which the people of Hayle would be happy with. Hayle Council has given PDC until January 1st to come up with a design – after which, if the design is not suitable, we will pursue our original resolution.

Please contact the Town Clerk or your councillor to pass on your views
on this important subject.