Hele Valley Trail

HELE VALLEY TRAIL STATEMENT

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

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22nd May 2026

Valuation Report

An updated Valuation Report by Kivells of the Hele Valley Woodland has been completed. See link below for the full report.

Valuation and Appraisal Report (pdf)

11th September 2025

Tree Survey and Report

Evolve Tree Consultancy was commissioned by Marhamchurch Parish Council to undertake a tree risk assessment of the Hele Valley Trail. See link below for the full report.

Tree Risk Assessment (pdf)

5th September 2025

Hele Valley Trail Business Plan

An updated business plan was approved by the Parish Council at its meeting held on 15 July 2025. See link below for the full Business Plan.

Hele Valley Trail Business Plan July 2025 (pdf)

15th July 2025

Parishioner Survey re Hele Valley Trail Purchase

A Public Consultation Parishioner Survey has been launched. It is important for parishioners to note that the proposed precept increase of £5.82 per household per year is ONLY for the proposed Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) repayments. There may be other increases added to the Precept by Marhamchurch Parish Council and this is discussed towards the end of the year at Council meetings. There are also likely to be increases made by Cornwall Council which is out of the control of Marhamchurch Parish Council. ​

Follow the link below to view the survey.

Public Consultation Parishioner Survey

1st July 2025

Extraordinary Meeting of the Parish Council 30 June 2025

An Extraordinary Meeting has been called to discuss the Hele Valley Trail and possibility of submitting a request to the Public Works Loan Board for a loan of £20,000 to support the match funding target of £38,000. Minutes from this meeting will be made available on the Meetings page on this website.

30th June 2025

Update re Hele Valley Trail and Crowdfunding Campaign

Marhamchurch Parish Council (MPC) is working to secure funds to purchase The Hele Valley Trail comprising of 16.24 acres of riverside native heritage woodland and well-established broadleaved woodland, car park and trail. MPC wants to secure funds to buy the Hele Valley Trail and bring it into public ownership to guarantee unrestricted public access in perpetuity with all the associated physical and mental health benefits currently being enjoyed by many.

The Parish Council have received an offer (subject to T&Cs) from The Community Ownership Fund, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government of £152,000 which is 80% of the sale price. Part of the terms of the grant, is that MPC must match fund the remaining 20% which is £38,000.

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Crowd Funder - Hele Valley Trail

16th April 2025

Project Meeting

Initial Project Meeting with Community Ownership Fund (COF) Grant Manager, scheduled for 11 Feb 2025. Attending Lead Cllr Tom O'Sullivan, Delivery Support Officer and Clerk.

2nd February 2025

Heritage Lottery Fund Application

Draft application to Heritage Lottery Fund in progress, for review at February Parish Council Meeting.

12th January 2025

Grant Forms Submission

SAP7B and Starting Your Grant Forms submitted to Community Ownership Fund (COF).

10th January 2025

Community Ownership Fund Grant

The Parish Council were informed that the application has been successful, and approved in principle the award of a Community Ownership Fund Grant of £152,000 capital funding to The Hele Valley Trail Project.

Marhamchurch Parish Council need to secure £38,000 in match funding in order for the grant from Community Ownership Fund (COF) to be secured.

19th December 2024

Letter of Support

A letter of full support has been received from Bude & Stratton Town Council. See the link below to view the letter.

Letter of Support from Bude-Stratton Town Council (pdf)

5th December 2024

Community Ownership Fund Grant Application

The Parish Council submitted an application to the Community Ownership Fund, in the hope of securing a grant towards the purchase of The Hele Valley Trail and bring it into Community Ownership, ensuring access remains free for everyone for future generations. Links to the documents submitted with the application can be viewed in the Documents section on this page.

10th April 2024