Torpoint Town Council - Latest News

Job Vacancy Facilities Operative part time

Torpoint Town Council are seeking a part time Facilities Operative. The role will involve cleaning of the Council Chambers building, Library & Community Hub as well as public conveniences. Seeking a team player, with high presentations standards and someone who offers flexibility and versatility. Closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 6th May 2021. Further details are on the website, see Job vacancies BELOW, email adminassistant@torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01752 814165.

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Town Council Budget Statement 2021 - 2022

To coincide with the arrival of the latest Council Tax documents for 2021-22, the Town Council would like to share the financial plans for the forthcoming year and provide information on future projects and spending. The attached statement was compiled in December 2020 in preparation for the new Budget and we are delighted to confirm the Play Parks have now been transferred from Cornwall Council to Town Council control.

Postal Voting

Postal Voting - With Local Elections due to take place on 6th May 2021 you may wish to register for postal voting. You can get the relevant forms to print and complete from the Cornwall Council website or collect a hard copy from either the Town Council Offices, 1-3 Buller Road, or the Library & Community Hub. Completed forms will need to be returned to the Cornwall Council address on the form by 5pm on Tuesday 20th April in order to ensure you can vote on 6th May. You must also make sure you are registered to vote by midnight on Monday 19th April.

Invitation to Tender for Repairs to Ellis Monument, Sparrow Park, Torpoint

Invitation to Tender for Repairs to Ellis Monument, Sparrow Park, Torpoint

Torpoint Town Council - Parks devolved from Cornwall Council

Torpoint Town Council are delighted to announce the completion of the transfer of four Play Parks and the Tennis Courts in Torpoint to management by the Town Council

Invitation to Tender for Tennis Court Fencing, Thanckes Park Torpoint

Closing date midday Tuesday 2nd February 2021

Covid 19 Tiers Update from Cornwall Council

Tier requirements

Town Sign Community Project

Attention all budding artists and designers!

Torpoint Christmas Lights - BIG thank you!

A very big thank you to everyone involved with putting up the Christmas Lights and Christmas Tree yesterday, this year the tree is sponsored by Torpoint Post Office and Shop. Thanks to the Kernow Aerials team, Declan from Armada Electrics, Tartendown Nurseries in Landrake, Local Community Markets for funding the tree lights, Shaun Huggins and his crew, Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions and everyone else who volunteered, and the Town Mayor for providing the refreshments! Please follow the Torpoint Virtual Christmas Lights Switch On Facebook page.

Torpoint Town Councillor -Vacancy

Your Town Needs You! Are you interested in your local community? Would you like to have your views heard when it comes to shaping the future of Torpoint? Why not consider becoming a Town Councillor.

HMS Raleigh Press Release

Captain of HMS Raleigh releases statement re Covid-19

Highstreet Shopping Update

Cornwall Council Update

Torpoint Town Council - Councillor Vacancy

Vacancy for a Councillor East Ward

Grant Funding Available from Torpoint Town Council

Grant funding

INVITATION TO TENDER

Torpoint Town Council wishes to publish an Invitation to Tender from suitably qualified consultants to undertake a Swimming Pool FEASIBILITY STUDY to be conducted for a proposed Swimming Pool to be located in Torpoint, Cornwall. Those wishing to see the Scope of Requirements and have further information on the Invitation to Tender should contact the Town Clerk & RFO. The deadline for the submission of a tender to be considered is midday Friday 11th September 2020.

Removal of Cornwall Council operated Recycling Banks

Removal of banks

Contacting Your Local Policing Team

If you, or indeed any members of the public, have a non-urgent matter that you / they wish to bring to the attention of your / their Local Policing Team, then the easiest way of contacting them is as follows : Go to this Devon and Cornwall Police web-page here - https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-area/

Planned Full Re-Opening of Fore Street Retailers Torpoint

Following a virtual meeting attended by representatives of the Torpoint Town Council and Fore Street Retailers, the following proposals were discussed

Household Waste & Recycling Centres - Update

Cornwall Council is reopening 11 of their 14 Household Waste & Recycling Centres (HWRC) from Tuesday 19th May 2020. This is for ESSENTIAL waste - Garden Waste and General Rubbish (black bag waste and bulky items)ONLY.

Suspension of Council Meetings

Current Covid-19 Crisis

Torpoint Shops Providing Service during the Coronavirus Crisis

Please see the attached page for details of Shops in Torpoint providing helpful services during this challenging time Link

CoVid-19 Latest Government Advice

The Torpoint Town Council Offices are currently closed. If you would like to contact the Town Council please email admin@torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk For the latest Government Guidance updated on 29th March 2020 please copy this link and paste into your search browser https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others Stay Safe - Stay at Home