Address abandoned boats along Cornwall coastline
The council will work with partners to stop people from leaving boats on the coast, remove and recycle the ones already there, and push for tougher laws.
Cornwall Council·2025-07-22·Resolved
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Description
Council committed to work with stakeholders to discourage boat abandonment, clean up existing abandoned vessels, promote recycling, and lobby government for stricter legislation.
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