Welcome to the official website of St Keyne and Trewidland Parish Council
Future homes in St Keyne
There has been a great deal of discussion on social media recently about the prospect of up to 500 new homes being built opposite Valley View in St Keyne. I’d like to give you all some background to this, and reassure you that nothing – nothing – like this is happening next week or next year. We’ll be discussing this at the next public meeting on 11 February in Trewidland Village Hall – but be assured, there are NO 500 house plans in the pipeline at the moment. Look out for your next edition of The Informer for a longer article.
Follow this link to read the full article. If you have more questions about this, send me an email by clicking on the ‘Enquiries’ button, top right.
Cllr Sarah Whiting
Chair St Keyne & Trewidland Parish Council
chair@stkeyneandtrewidlandparish.gov.uk
New homes in St Keyne
20th January 2026
Help us improve the roads in our parish
South East Cornwall is set to receive nearly £135,000 from Cornwall Council’s annual highways improvement fund and we’re asking our residents to submit practical suggestions by 9 February to help us prioritise schemes.
Projects must align with six strategic goals:
• Climate Change: Promoting walking, cycling, and cleaner fuels.
• Economic Prosperity: Improving sustainable transport links to jobs and education.
• Environment: Protecting nature and reducing air pollution.
• Healthy Lifestyles: Making active travel safer and easier.
• Community Safety: Reducing traffic speeds and anti-social behavior.
• Equal Opportunities: Assisting those with limited transport options due to age or disability.
Funding cannot be used for third-party land, isolated yellow lines, drainage, feasibility studies, or routine maintenance like potholes. Ideas can be submitted via email or to councillors at local events.
So – get your thinking caps on and tell us what your ideas are – before 9 February please. Use the 'Enquiries' button top right to send us your ideas.
Read more here
17th January 2026
Your next public meeting is on 11 February 2026 in Trewidland Village Hall
The next public meeting of the parish council takes place on this date. Everyone welcome to attend. Visit the 'Meetings' page of this website to view and download an agenda. Civic Calendar 2026
17th January 2026
Trewidland Village Hall Survey
As part of its planning for the future, organisers at the village hall have been asking residents about how they use it at the moment and what facilities they would like to see in the future. Read the full survey results here.Trewidland Village Hall Survey
22nd January 2026
Salting & Gritting - what you need to know
The parish council has 9 salt bins across the parish that residents can use to clear any public path, pavement or road if the ground is icy or if you think it’s going to freeze over. It’s not for people to use on their own private driveway, garden path or business premises.View full news item
Which roads does Cornwall Council salt?
3rd January 2026
Casual Vacancies - Trewidland Ward & St Keyne Ward
Following the recent council elections, this parish has two vacancies for councillors to represent the residents of St Keyne ward and Trewidland ward*
If you are interested in learning more about this responsible and important public role, please contact the Clerk’s Office.
* you don’t have to live in either ward to be a parish councillor as long as you are resident inside the parish boundary.
1st July 2025
Civility & Respect
Throughout the local government sector, there are growing concerns about the impact bullying, harassment, and intimidation are having on local councils, councillors, clerks, council staff and the resulting effectiveness of local councils.
Councillors in St Keyne & Trewidland have signed up to a Civility & Respect Pledge that sets out what they regard as acceptable behaviour between themselves and their residents.
View full news item
Civility & Respect Pledge
16th September 2024
Grants & Donations
The parish council has a small fund to make awards to local community groups. View full news item
Download document (pdf)
Report it!
If you have any issues with potholes, dogs, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, flytipping or planning, the easiest way to report it to Cornwall Council is to go online. Cornwall Council will acknowledge your complaint and give you a reference number so that you can track its progress.
If you have an issue with trees or hedges that are growing over the pavement, the parish council can take action for you. Download the quick guide below.Download this guide to logging your complaint (pdf)
Overhanging trees and bushes
How the parish council spends your money 2025/2026
At their public meeting on 13 November 2024, councillors voted to approve the parish council budget for 2025/2026 and to set a precept (local council tax) that will be charged out to residents in the coming year. This note explains what the council’s budget for next year is and sets out how it manages residents’ tax receipts.
The precept for 2025/2026 has been agreed at £12,618. This is the same as it is in the current yearHow the council spends your money 2025-26
29th November 2024
St Keyne & Trewidland Parish Council meets monthly to manage the affairs of the parish. If you need to contact any of the Councillors or raise an issue for discussion at the meeting, use our online enquiry form to contact the Parish Clerk.
St Keyne & Trewidland Parish Council Privacy Notice
Your privacy is important to us and we take care to protect it. We will only share your data in very specific circumstances. Follow this link to view and download the council's General Privacy Notice . If you have any questions about your data privacy, contact the Data Protection Officer using ouronline enquiry form.
Safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults
This council takes seriously its responsibility under the current legislation to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, and to work together with other agencies to ensure that there are adequate arrangements within our organisation to identify and support those who are suffering harm. Where someone is suffering significant harm, or is likely to do so, action will be taken to protect that person.
Please contact the Clerk’s Office if you have any concerns. All calls in strictest confidence. You can read the council's policy and commitment here.