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Cornish slurry lagoon plans raise smell and access concerns
Concerns have been raised over plans for a slurry lagoon in Cornwall.A Cornwall Council planning committee is set to review the application from Richard Best - which is seeking permission for an earth-banked slurry lagoon at a farm site in Hatt, near lagoon would provide up to five months of storage and lie approximately 280m (918.6ft) to the south west of the nearest neighbouring residential property, according to the Local Democracy Reporting plans have been objected to by Botus Fleming Parish Council, which had concerns about the smell, potential contamination of a water course and highways impact. Slurry is a mixture of water and animal manure, which is spread on the land as a natural fertiliser.A council planning report said the scheme would not result in any significant adverse impacts to the living conditions currently enjoyed by neighbours and had been earmarked for approval. 'Headaches and cough' In its objection, Botus Fleming Parish Council said it was not clear how the slurry would be transported to the land is just off the A388, but concerns about large tankers driving down narrow rural roads locally used by walkers, horse riders and other motorists were raised by the added residents currently suffered from the stench of slurry across the wider farming site."They suffer headaches and coughs from the air pollution that is generated around their homes, their eyes sting and they have good reasons to fear the long-term consequences for their health," the council said. An odour impact assessment had been submitted and the council's public protection team had raised no objections from a Cornwall Wildlife Trust has also been consulted as the site is near the Villaton Wood County Wildlife Site, with the charity making recommendations to ensure wildlife is protected during Environment Agency (EA) had no objection to the plans, which it said would ensure the farm operated with sufficient storage for slurry."Nonetheless, the proposal must operate in accordance with the relevant regulations," the agency added.
BBC News
03-06-2025
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Teenagers arrested after stolen car abandoned in Liskeard
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a stolen car was left damaged and abandoned on the side of a and Cornwall Police said officers recovered the vehicle from the westbound carriageway of the A38 near Liskeard, after being called at about 03:25 BST on owner had reported it stolen from a property on New Road in Saltash.A 16-year-old from the Liskeard area and a 15-year-old from the Callington area have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and taking a vehicle without consent. Both have been released on bail, pending further inquiries, Devon and Cornwall Police said. Police said there had been two separate reports of unsuccessful attempts to steal vehicles from properties on Pollards Way, Saltash, in the early hours of with information is asked to contact the police.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
A ferry service is to resume later this month following work to repair a weather-damaged pontoon. The Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December 2024. Saltash Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural integrity. The work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May. Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come". Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure. "It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said. "I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service." Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second year. Owner Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council. "The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network." The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Ferry service between Plymouth and Saltash begins Ferry service extended due to popular demand Saltash Town Council
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
A ferry service is to resume later this month following work to repair a weather-damaged pontoon. The Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December 2024. Saltash Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural integrity. The work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May. Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come". Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure. "It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said. "I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service." Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second year. Owner Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council. "The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network." The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Ferry service between Plymouth and Saltash begins Ferry service extended due to popular demand Saltash Town Council
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Saltash-Plymouth ferry service to resume after repairs to pontoon
A ferry service is to resume later this month following work to repair a weather-damaged Jubilee Pontoon on Saltash Waterside has been closed on health and safety grounds after suffering weather damage, including during Storm Darragh in December Town Council, which runs the pontoon, said immediate repairs had been necessary to ensure the pontoon's structural work is due to be completed in time for the return of the ferry from Saltash to Royal William Yard, Plymouth, on 24 May. Saltash Town Council appointed Voyager Boatyard to carry out the repairs to ensure the pontoon remained "safe, functional, and accessible for many years to come".Town councillor Julia Peggs said the refurbishment marked an important step in enhancing the town's waterside infrastructure."It is a valued asset that serves both residents and visitors and I am pleased to see it nearing completion," she said."I look forward to the reinstatement of our partnership with Plymouth Boat Trips and to welcoming both returning and new users as the pontoon returns to service." 'Successful new route' Plymouth Boat Trips will be operating the ferry service from Saltash to Plymouth for a second Ben Squire said: "We're thrilled to be able to safely resume the Royal William Yard to Saltash ferry service, thanks to the swift and thorough works commissioned by Saltash Town Council. "The new route, introduced last year, has been a really successful addition to our ferry network."The Jubilee Green Pontoon was installed by the former Caradon District Council (CDC) as part of a Millennium project around 20 years ago to provide all-tides access to Saltash.
