Rod Pascoe - Truro City Councillor

13/02/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤

Essential tree works will be taking place at Boscawen Park today, Thursday 12th February. The works will involve crown lifting and the removal of dead wood from the macrocarpa trees located on the riverbank opposite Café in the Park.

Some of the macrocarpa trees have grown unevenly from reduced light levels, and now contain a significant amount of dead wood. Removing this dead wood will improve the overall safety of the trees.

In addition, crown lifting will raise the lower branches to above head height, helping to prevent branches from striking vehicles and boats using the slipway.

The works will be carried out by John Hurle and Son, who will ensure safety measures are in place to minimise disruption to park users.

Thank you for your understanding while these important maintenance works are completed.

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27/01/2026

On Monday evening after months of hard work by the Town Clerks Office at Truro City Council and councillor workshops to dissect the surveys of residents wishes, I and my fellow councillors voted to pass the budget and precept for Truro through.

This will results in an increase in 0.75p per week for Band D households to give an example in real world terms.

I have seen many comments asking about why we aren't fixing potholes first, streetlamps and junctions and saying how we're increasing it to line our own pockets and pensions.

Unfortunately people seem to be confusing Truro City Council and Cornwall County Council.

TCC has no control over potholes, roadworks, street lights, bin collections or any of the myriad other things that Cornwall Council does.

We listened to residents wishes and the small increase whilst regrettable will pay for the essential services that we do provide such as the toilets, library, parks etc.

If you have any questions on the precept then please do message me.

27/01/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭:

We have been asked to share the following update from Cornwall Council, regarding the My Truro - Truro Town Deal Lemon Quay project:

Work has officially started on the long-awaited improvements to Lemon Quay as part of the Truro Town Deal Lemon Quay project. Since the 5th January 2026, Cormac have been busy on-site preparing the area. This activity includes:

- Setting up the works compound, establishing a base for construction operations
- Erecting heras fencing around "The Drummer" sculpture to protect the artwork whilst other activity is underway
- Removing five key clamp barrier sections to help prepare the area for forthcoming improvements
- Removing thirteen Cornish bollards as part of the decluttering and rationalisation of street furniture
- Removing eleven planters, clearing space for future landscaping and tree planting elements
- Removing eleven planters with integrated benches, allowing the team to prepare for new furniture and planting schemes
- Installing nine new Cornish bollards outside the Hall for Cornwall, improving safety and organisation around the space

The 14-week scheme is being carefully phased to keep Lemon Quay open and accessible wherever possible. There are no road closures, buses are running as normal, public toilets are unaffected, and work is being coordinated with Truro City Council, Truro BID and event organisers to minimise disruption to markets and events.

Regular updates will continue be shared as the project progresses via Cornwall Council's 'Let's Talk' website at: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/truro-harbour

For queries, you can contact Cormac on: 0300 1234 222 or email [email protected]

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07/01/2026

Well done Steve Lennon, the Truro Anti-Social Behaviour Officer and all the others involved.

!PROPERTY CLOSED !

On Wednesday 7th January 2026 an application was heard at Truro Magistrates Court for a premises closure order in relation to a property within the Malabar estate.

This address had become a significant source of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage over the years, with various diversions, warnings, arrests and custodial sentences looked at to prevent further criminality.

The order was granted by the court which means that it is now an offence for anyone (other than representative of the housing association owners / emergency services) to enter. The order is in place for 3 months. further to this the male resident was also served with a notice of seeking possession by Cornwall Housing.

The decision to close the property was not made lightly, but Truro Magistrates saw fit to close the property to safeguard the wider community, particularly to allow females to once again feel safe to venture out after dark .

This result has come about through excellent community intelligence and partnership working from Truro, Perranporth and Tregony Police, Cornwall Housing, myself and, you, the great public of Truro.

The tenant had been engaged with by various partners to rectify his behaviours and bring peace to the neighbourhood, this tenant has, for their own reasons failed to engage with this support and continued to target vehicles belonging to females.

We as a Safer Cornwall partnership, hope this will restore peace to the area and offer other residents respite whilst encouraging the tenant to engage with support services to help them and protect them.

Further legal remedies are being sought to protect the public further and if you follow the page we will keep you updated.

We have also linked with the neighbouring police sectors to prevent the offending simply moving locality.

As always, if you are experiencing issues of anti-social behaviour where you are, please get in touch.

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01/12/2025

We are proposing to add a Pedestrian Crossing at Ferris Town and update the current Parking Restrictions along Ferris Town. What are we consulting on? o provide an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at Ferris Town connecting the northern footway adjacent to the Ferris

01/12/2025

For those that need support with their heating this winter please phone your local councillor contact on the number below.

𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

Furniss Coal is a charity that supports people living in the Parish of Truro who cannot afford extra heating fuel for the winter. We can offer support with coal and vouchers towards gas and electric.

To apply, you will need to contact the relevant councillor for your area between Monday 1st December 2025 and Friday 30th January 2026. Please see the poster attached for details.

Alternatively, you can head to our website at: https://tinyurl.com/furniss-coal-25-26

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09/10/2025

Very sad news.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥:

Truro City Council are sorry to hear the news that Visit Cornwall has gone into voluntary liquidation. Attracting visitors to Truro is a key objective for Truro City Council, as it helps to deliver improved high street vitality and employment in businesses directly involved in tourism and the wider visitor economy.

Through Visit Truro, we will continue to promote Our Great Little City to visitors to Cornwall and will actively engage with businesses involved in the Visitor Economy in Truro to inform our thoughts on what more can be done to assist them to attract visitors to Truro.

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09/10/2025

Fantastic news and very well deserved. Well done team!

30/05/2025

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 - 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲

Notice is hereby given that following the publication of results of the elections in May a Vacancy exists for a Councillor for the Moresk & Trehaverne Ward of Truro City Council.

The City Council must now co-opt a suitably qualified person to serve as a Councillor for the aforementioned Ward.

Any person wishing to be considered for co-option should in the first instance, apply in writing to the Town Clerk and Proper Officer of Truro City Council, stating their interest, eligibility criteria (see attachment) and the reasons why they believe they should be considered for this vacancy.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Tuesday 24th June 2025.

Please see the attachment below, or go to our website for the full details: https://truro.gov.uk/uncategorised/truro-city-council-vacancy/

20/05/2025

Congratulations to Rob Nolan!

Lib Dem Cllr Rob Nolan has been voted in as the new Chair of Cornwall Council.

The only nomination, Rob was voted in by 61 votes to 22 abstentions and declared Chair to a robust round of applause and took his place as head of the chamber.

He addressed the council during his nomination saying: “I understand what a great privilege and responsibility this is. And this isn’t just a commitment, it’s more than that, it’s a relationship with the residents of Cornwall and the Members of this Council.”

Rob was first elected to Cornwall Council in 2009, the first year of the unitary authority and has previously been on Carrick District Council, Mayor of Truro and Chair of the Harbours Board for four years, and Chair of Strategic Planning for six years.

Cornwall councillor for Truro Boscawen and Redannick, Rob continued: “In that role I took the Strategic Planning Committee to different communities across Cornwall to hear directly from residents. In Penzance there was a packed hall to hear about the Heliport proposals, and as many people as wanted to were able to ask questions or make statements. We stayed until they’d finished. I hope that in this Council we will bring that practice back.

“I believe in openness and transparency, both with members and with our residents. During the Waste Contract debate, when I was a cabinet member, I answered 17 questions from members. There was none of this I’ll get back to you. All questions were answered. And I believe that’s the way it should be, and if elected Chair that’s what I’ll expect.

“If elected Chair it is my intention that this Chamber become a lively and invigorating place, where the questions of concern to Cornwall are asked and Answered!”

13/05/2025

I was very pleased to cast my vote for Chris Wells to be Mayor of Truro at last nights Full Council meeting.

Chris has served Truro faithfully for decades as a councillor and will now take us into the 2025/26 municipal year as his Worship The Mayor.

Congratulations Chris.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐨

Members of Truro City Council have elected Councillor Christopher Wells as the new Mayor of Truro.

Councillor Wells was proposed by Councillor Lorrie Eathorne Gibbons and seconded by Councillor Steven Webb.

Councillors also elected Councillor Loic Rich as Deputy Mayor.

Following the elections, a civic ceremony to confirm the positions will be held on Monday 9 June, in Truro Methodist Church, more details to follow.

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