Cornwall Harbours Board - 15 January 2026

The Cornwall Harbours Board confirmed that there were no declarations of interest at the meeting. A resolution was passed, moved by Councillor Gripper and seconded by Drystan Jones, to approve the minutes of the 13 November 2025 meeting subject to a single amendment: the word “worked” in agenda item 2 (Declarations of interest) at minute CHB15 was to be changed to “works”. The amended minutes were to be signed by the Chairman.

The Maritime Manager presented the Maritime Activity Report for the period September to December 2025. Discussion highlighted that the Boardmasters security arrangement on the harbourside was effective, with wristbands removed from anyone observed jumping on the harbour preventing re‑entry to the event. Repair work at Portwrinkle was projected to exceed £30 000, while no significant harbour damage was reported following Storm Goretti. The manager also confirmed that the Penzance boat disposal remained within the allocated budget and clarified that Sailors Creek operates as a split harbour authority. The board resolved, on a motion moved by Councillor Channon and seconded by Geoff Wilson, to note the report.

The Budget Monitor Report covering April to November 2025 was then presented. The manager reported that all moorings are now in place and that the associated charging structures have been updated. It was noted that there are currently no ferry disposals. The site is being re‑marketed as commercial moorings with the aim of attracting additional vessels, and the seasonal visitor pontoons were reported to be popular. A resolution, moved by Councillor Channon and seconded by Councillor Gripper, recorded that the board noted and approved the harbour’s performance against the budget and the related reserve movements.

In summary, the board approved the amended minutes, formally recorded the findings of both the Maritime Activity and Budget Monitor reports, and endorsed the financial performance and reserve allocations for the period. The decisions provide a basis for ongoing operational planning, including the continued marketing of commercial moorings and the management of harbour security and maintenance.