Truro BID

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺

Truro city centre businesses can again request to borrow a Reindeer Christmas Light to enhance their festive window displays. Reindeer are available in three approx. heights: 4ft (Stag), 3ft (Doe) and 2ft (Baby).

Allocating, distributing and collecting nearly 100 reindeer lights is a time consuming task for our small team. So this year to request one, please complete the online form (link in comments) and select your preferred size.

Reindeer will be allocated on a first come, first served basis from mid-November. All businesses must apply via the short online form; previous recipients will not automatically receive a Reindeer Light unless they've completed the form.

Businesses should display the reindeer with the A5 sign provided which directs customers to for Saturday 21 November, and switch the light on that afternoon to coincide with Truro’s automatic Christmas lights switch-on.*

The reindeer were purchased in 2020 by Truro BID using government Accelerated Capital Funding from the Truro Town Deal.

*𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑤𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ-𝑜𝑛 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟. 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠, 𝑤𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 (𝑒.𝑔. 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑟𝑢𝑟𝑜 𝑅𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑠).

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𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗢𝗻-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹'𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆

As communicated last week, proposed changes to on-street parking in Truro city centre are being considered by Cornwall Council to help increase the turnover of spaces and improve access to parking for residents and visitors.

Cornwall Council are consulting on proposals to introduce a new system of on-street parking management at a number of locations in Truro - Castle Street, Little Castle Street, River Street, Kenwyn Street, Lemon Street, Tabernacle Street, Chapel Hill, Hendra Road, St George's Road, Stations Road.

All the locations are currently subject to free, limited-waiting parking restrictions ranging from 30 mins to 4 hours depending on the location.

Under the proposals, the existing free parking periods would be retained, but drivers would be required to obtain a parking session when they park. Drivers would then have the option to extend their stay by paying for additional parking time, up to the maximum stay permitted at that location.

There would be no charge for the initial free parking period. Parking sessions could be obtained using: a parking app, telephone; or a payment parking machine.
The proposed parking machines would accept card payments only and not cash.

We urge businesses to have their say by completing the online survey, which is open until 2 October 2026. See link to survey in comments.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵

If you see someone sleeping rough, please help by contacting the organisation StreetLink and calling 0300 500 0914 or visit their website at the address in the visual.

StreetLink can be used by anyone in England and Wales to send an alert about someone over 18 who is sleeping rough or preparing to sleep rough.

Don't make an alert if the person is begging or engaging in anti-social behaviour, unless you believe they are rough sleeping.

When you submit an alert:

- The details go to local outreach teams in the area
- These teams (mostly working at night) try to locate the person, assess their needs, and offer support
- The goal is to help people access the right services and move away from homelessness

StreetLink itself doesn't provide accommodation or go out to search for individuals — it connects members of the public with local outreach teams who can help.

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𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

As you will be aware Cormac have started the traffic management associated with works in Boscawen St, which will be taking place until Friday 6 November.

We've contacted Cormac to ask them to reduce the size of the compound on Boscawen St. However they have said that they're unable to as the machinery being used in Lower Lemon St needs to be stored in the compound at night.

Please see below information given to us by Cormac and Cornwall Council.

Cormac are carrying out further repairs to granite setts on Boscawen St and granite paving on Lower Lemon St, focusing on areas not previously repaired.

On Boscawen St, granite setts will be lifted, cleaned and relaid in six locations. On Lower Lemon St, paving outside Mannings Hotel, Michael Spiers and opposite will be repaired, with foundations rebuilt where needed for a safer, longer-lasting surface.

Work will be completed before the Remembrance Sunday parade and Christmas events.

Road closures and 24/7 traffic management will remain until work is finished for safety and curing. Cormac will signpost an alternative route, maintain pedestrian access and can be contacted on 0300 1234 222.

Businesses, we will share further updates when available and understand concerns about the closures. For more details see the Cormac info on our website.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

We're bringing back the popular Truro Antiques and Collectables Market to the city centre next month on Wednesday 7 October from 9.30am to 4pm. The market, which we previously delivered until 2023, will be at an exciting new location, outside the front of Truro Cathedral at High Cross.

Visitors and residents will be able to browse and buy a wide range of distinctive, pre-loved antiques and collectables items outside the city’s historic cathedral.

The October antiques market will begin on a slightly smaller scale than the former Lemon Quay event. We hope to grow the Truro Antiques and Collectables Market and bring it back for further dates next year, with more traders taking part.

We currently have space for an extra one of two antiques sellers to trade. To request more information about having a stall, email [email protected].

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄

The Truro Food Festival returns to Lemon Quay tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September, until Sunday 27 September to celebrate Cornwall’s food and drink. It will be open 9am to 5pm Wed and Thurs, 9am to 6pm Fri and Sat, plus Sun 10am to 4pm.

The festival is set to feature award-winning producers and top Cornish chefs, along with live music.

Due to Truro Food Festival taking place, Truro Farmers Market will be relocating to Boscawen Street on Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 September, so there will be city centre road closures in place.

The Truro Food Festival is organised by Kyn Events (previously Cornwall Event Cabins) in partnership with Truro Farmers Market. For more information see their Truro Food Festival and Visit Truro.

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁

A belated good luck to Soundwave Records who opened this summer at Unit 1, Lemon Street Market.

The shop is a dedicated space for music lovers, collectors, and curious ears across Cornwall, selling new and used vinyl, CD's and DVD's.

Soundwave, which also sells collectables and apparel in-store, have joined forces with other indie businesses to bring a Halloween Extravaganza to Lemon Street Market on Saturday 31 October. See link in comments for details.

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𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗦𝗕 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀

A reminder that Truro businesses and organisations should continue to report all crime and anti-social behaviour through the correct channels. We are aware there are contiued concerns about ASB and crime in the city.

Please report all crimes and incidents (including anti-social behaviour) to Devon and Cornwall Police, either:
• at the time via 999 or 101,
• Or report via: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk or
• via the SentrySIS Crime Reporting Tool

If you report through SentrySIS, you do not need to call 101 as well. To sign up to SentrySIS, email UKPAC at [email protected] with your name, business, and email address.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

The Truro Food Festival is returning to Lemon Quay next Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 27 September to celebrate Cornwall’s food and drink. It will be open 9am to 5pm Wed and Thurs, 9am to 6pm Fri and Sat, plus Sun 10am to 4pm.

The festival is set to feature award-winning producers and top Cornish chefs, along with live music.

The Truro Food Festival is organised by Cornwall Event Cabins in partnership with Truro Farmers Market. For more information see their website: www.trurofoodfestival.co.uk and social media Truro Food Festival.

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𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲

As communicated last month, there will be four Late Night Shopping evenings in Truro from Wednesday 2 December until Wednesday 23 December and we encourage shops to be open until 9pm. Truro businesses, please plan your rota's and payroll budgets around these dates.

The Father Christmas Parade, organised by Truro BID and sponsored by Coodes Solicitors, will take place on 2 December to coincide with the first Late Night Shopping evening.

Truro BID funds, installs and maintains the Christmas lights, including storage and electricity. They will switch on automatically on Saturday 21 November, to coincide with the first day of Truro Christmas Market on Lemon Quay and Boscawen Street Christmas Markets. The street markets on Boscawen STreet will then be every Saturday and Wednesday from 21, and opening later from Wednesday 2 December.

The Christmas events calendar will be shared with businesses in our printed autumn newsletter, hand delivered to city centre businesses during autumn. Full event listings are also at www.visittruro.org.uk.

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