Cornwall Harbours Board - 19 March 2026

**Agenda 7 – Confirmation of Minutes and Conflict of Interest Declaration**

The meeting began with a declaration from Councillor Alvey that he had previously volunteered on the project, which was recorded as a non‑pecuniary, non‑registerable interest. The minutes of the Cornwall Harbours Board meeting held on 15 January 2026 were formally moved by Councillor Alvey, seconded by Councillor Channon, and resolved to be correctly recorded and signed by the Chairman.

**Budget Monitoring and Funding Approvals**

The Maritime Manager presented the Budget Monitor Report covering April 2025 to January 2026. Discussion highlighted that mooring revenue for the Ports of Truro and Penryn is invoiced in January and carried forward to the next financial year, and that maritime recharges had not yet been processed, so final figures may differ. The Board noted successful grant funding for Newquay works and capital funding for lighthouse pier repairs in Penzance. A resolution was passed, moved by Councillor Alvey and seconded by Dr. an Jones, confirming that the Board noted and approved the harbour’s performance against budget and the associated reserve movements.

**Prince of Wales Pier Permit Management**

A report on permits for the Prince of Wales Pier (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027) was given. A police officer reported 113 recorded crimes between 2019 and 2025, with a noted improvement in convictions attributed to enhanced CCTV, audio equipment, and staff body‑camera use. The Maritime Manager was tasked with arranging a Board visit to the pier. Resolutions were adopted, moved by Councillor Alvey and seconded by Councillor Channon, to (1) grant the applications listed in Appendix 1 without additional conditions, (2) delegate authority to the Service Director and Maritime Manager, in consultation with the Chairman, to consider one‑off permits for the period, and (3) delegate authority, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services, to suspend or withdraw permits for proven breaches in line with the Board’s Enforcement Policy.

**Unserviceable Vessels, Wrecks and At‑Risk Monitoring**

The Maritime Manager presented a report on unserviceable vessels, at‑risk vessels and wrecks. A new Standard Operating Procedure for maritime staff was introduced, and it was emphasized that removal costs fall on the harbours rather than council taxpayers. Over the past five years, more than 80 boats have been removed. The Board resolved, moved by Councillor Alvey and seconded by Nathan de Rozarieux, to (1) appoint a licensed contractor to dismantle and dispose of unserviceable vessels using the General Reserve Fund or harbour‑specific reserves, (2) similarly appoint a contractor for wreck removal under the same funding provisions, and (3) continue monitoring at‑risk vessels, identifying owners where possible and escalating removal if conditions deteriorate.

**Project Reviews and Site Management**

The Pacific Oyster Project was discussed, with the Stakeholder Chair noting that Natural England had previously affirmed the effectiveness of control measures, though issues have