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Hosepipe Ban from 00.01 Saturday 8th August 2026

South West Water is introducing temporary restrictions on hosepipe use that will come into effect for all customers across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset and the Isles of Scilly from 00.01 on Saturday 8 August. This follows one of the driest periods in recent years, with rainfall across the South West remaining well below seasonal averages over many months, which has led to the Environment Agency declaring half of England, including the South West, in drought.

Under the new restrictions, people should not use hosepipes for watering gardens, washing cars, patios and boats, hot tubs or filling swimming and paddling pools. Water can still be used as normal for drinking, hygiene, washing and cooking. There is a dedicated area on South West Water's website that provides full details of the temporary restrictions, exceptions and advice on saving water. To find out more click link below.

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7th August 2026

Hot weather advice

Hot weather advice for residents issued from Cornwall Council.
As we are facing a period of high temperatures over the coming days, it may be helpful to be aware of the hot weather advice Cornwall Council. Further information can be found by clicking the link below.

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24th June 2026

HELE VALLEY TRAIL STATEMENT

Further to the concerns flagged on social media around trees in Hele Valley Trail, the Parish Council have issued a statement, attached.

MARHAMCHURCH PARISH STATEMENT RE HELE VALLEY TRAIL (pdf)

22nd May 2026

Annual Parish Meeting & Annual Parish Council Meeting

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 7pm. This will be followed by the Annual Parish Council Meeting both meetings will be held in The Bray, Marhamchurch Village Hall.

If you would like to share your views on an agenda item, but are unable to attend, please email your comments to clerk@marhamchurch-pc.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 15th May 2026. The agendas can be viewed on our Meetings Page.

13th May 2026

Marhamchurch Parish Council Citizen of The Year Nominations are now open.

Marhamchurch Parish Council are now accepting nominations for

MARHAMCHURCH CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

• Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond for the community?

• Someone who is always ready with a helping hand?

If you would like to make a nomination, please email the Clerk: clerk@marhamchurch-pc.gov.uk with your nomination, and reasons why you are making the nomination.

Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026.

Previous recipients: Chris Hutt, Fran Hunt, Hilary Foster, Peter Hillenbrand, Roger Blewett, Ray Hockin, Peter & Mary Jones, Angela Grills, Peter & Miriam Green.

27th April 2026

Parish Council Meeting 21 April 2026

Marhamchurch Parish Council will be holding a Parish Council Meeting in Marhamchurch Sunday School Rooms on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 7:30pm.

If you would like to share your views on an agenda item, but are unable to attend, please email your comments to clerk@marhamchurch-pc.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 17 April 2026.

The agenda can be viewed on our Meetings Page.

31st March 2026

Notice of Vacancy

Due to the resignation of Cllr Burnett there is a vacancy on Marhamchurch Parish Council. For further details, please download the attached file.

Notice of Vacancy. (pdf)

20th March 2026

North Cornwall Community Area Partnership Meeting Monday 09 March 2026

Please see attached a poster promoting the next meeting of the North Cornwall Community Area Partnership (CAP), taking place on Monday 9 March 2026 at the Parkhouse Centre, Bude.

The session aims to bring together local organisations, partners and residents to strengthen our shared understanding and explore opportunities to improve outcomes for children and young people in our communities.

Download CAP Meeting Info (pdf)

16th February 2026

The Cornwall Local Plan: Planning to 2050

Cornwall Council is creating a plan for how Cornwall will develop over the next 20 years, deciding what can be built and where. To make this plan the best it can be, they need your views on what it’s like to live where you live and what changes you’d like to see.

Between September 2025 and January 2026, they are holding informal drop-in sessions across Cornwall as part of The Cornwall Local Plan: Planning to 2050. These sessions include engaging activities and discussion tables to gather your thoughts on housing, infrastructure, the environment – whatever matters most to you.

North Cornwall sessions – 14 January:
11:00 – 14:00: Bude Methodist Church
16:00 – 19:00: The Old Bank, Camelford

Sessions are free, but please reserve a space here

6th November 2025

Notice of Vacancy

Notice is given pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that due to the resignation of Kerstie Hunter, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for Marhamchurch Parish Council.
​For further information please click on the link below.

Download Notice of Vacancy (pdf)

22nd September 2025

Better Housing, Better Health

Better Housing, Better Health. The Warmth & Wellbeing Service.
BHBH is a service working locally to improve domestic warmth & Wellbeing. For further information please click on the link below.

Download Better Houseing Better Health Home Energy Advice leaflet (pdf)

28th August 2025

Statement re Land at the top of Pinch Hill, adjacent to Old Canal Close, Marhamchurch.

Please click on the link below to read the Statement from Marhamchurch Parish Council regarding the land at the top of Pinch Hill, which has been referred to as 'Allotment' site previously.

Statement re Pinch Hill Land (pdf)

22nd July 2025