Cornwall Council transport
Highways, traffic, parking, public transport and active travel across Cornwall.
Decisions, press coverage and daily-brief activity on transport in Cornwall, drawn together in one place.
Council decisions
Formal decisions classified as transport
- Defer decision on fare tariff implications6 May 2026CabinetOutcome: Deferred
The council will postpone deciding on fare price differences until it studies the impacts and addresses the Scrutiny Committee’s concerns.
- Cornwall Road Safety Strategy approved6 May 2026CabinetOutcome: Approved
The council approved the Cornwall Road Safety Strategy outlined in appendix 1.
- Updated Civil Parking Enforcement procedures22 Apr 2026Individual Decision DayOutcome: Not recorded
The council updated its parking enforcement rules to stay legal and prepare for new powers in 2026, including cracking down on moving traffic offences.
- Lighterage Quay Bridge - Transport Works Act Order Application21 Apr 2026Cornwall CouncilOutcome: Resolved
The council approved submitting and pursuing a request to the Transport Secretary for an order that would allow work on the Lighterage Quay Bridge.
- Approval of Off Street Parking Order 202618 Mar 2026Cabinet
The council has approved the creation of the 2026 Off Street Parking Order.
- Newquay to London Air Services Public Service Obligation13 Feb 2026CabinetOutcome: Resolved
Since no valid bids were received for the Newquay‑to‑London public service obligation, the council will now explore other ways to keep the air link running.
- Refuse travel assistance for pupil to Germoe Community Primary School2 Feb 2026Appeals Committee
The council decided not to provide travel assistance to a pupil living near Penzance who wants to attend Germoe Community Primary School.
- Refuse travel assistance for pupil to Tor View School2 Feb 2026Appeals Committee
The council decided not to provide travel assistance to a student living near Wadebridge who wants to attend Tor View School.
- Refuse travel assistance for pupil to Truro and Penwith College2 Feb 2026Appeals Committee
The council decided not to provide travel assistance to a student living near Helston who wants to attend Truro and Penwith College.
- Refuse travel assistance for pupil to Penrice Academy2 Feb 2026Appeals Committee
The council refused travel assistance for a pupil living near St Austell to travel to Penrice Academy.
- Continue Newquay Phase 2 Active Travel Scheme3 Dec 2025Individual Decision DayOutcome: Approved
The council has approved continuing the Newquay Phase 2 Active Travel Scheme and starting its construction, pending a traffic‑rule consultation and a cost‑effectiveness review.
- Defer travel assistance request for Altarnun Primary School1 Dec 2025Appeals CommitteeOutcome: Deferred
The council has decided to postpone the travel‑assistance request for a student traveling from Launceston to Altarnun Primary School.
- Refuse travel assistance request for St Stephens CP School (Saltash)1 Dec 2025Appeals CommitteeOutcome: Rejected
The council has denied travel assistance for a Saltash pupil who wants to attend St Stephens CP SchoolSchool
- Refuse travel assistance request for Goonhavern Primary School1 Dec 2025Appeals CommitteeOutcome: Rejected
The council has denied travel assistance for the student traveling from Perranporth to Goonhavern Primary School.
- Refuse travel assistance request for Cubert School1 Dec 2025Appeals CommitteeOutcome: Rejected
The council has denied travel assistance for a student from near Newquay who wants to attend Cubert School.
In the press
Recent Cornwall transport coverage
- Average speed cameras to be installed at site of fatal road collisionsCornwall Council29 May 2026
Cornwall Council will install average speed cameras at locations where fatal road collisions have occurred.
- EasyJet to launch Newquay to London Gatwick flights for summer 2026Cornwall Council27 Mar 2026
EasyJet will launch new summer flights between Newquay and London Gatwick starting in 2026.
- Consultation launched on proposals to improve safety on Helston roadCornwall Council27 Feb 2026
Cornwall Council launches consultation on proposals to improve safety on a Helston road.
In the daily briefs
Items from recent daily briefs touching transport
- Public Notices: Cornwall Council issue parking ticket warning - Cornish times
Google News Cornwall · Council · 17 Jul 2026
- 'Manchester-type buses would need extra funding'
BBC Cornwall · Council · 11 Jul 2026
- Cornwall Council confirm which roads are next to get 20mph speed limit cut - Cornish times
Google News Cornwall · Council · 10 Jul 2026
- Cornwall Council confirm the latest road closures in North Cornwall - Cornish & Devon Post
Google News Cornwall · Council · 4 Jul 2026
- Cornwall Council approve lengthy road closure for gas mains replacement works - Cornish times
Google News Cornwall · Council · 4 Jul 2026
- Helston Town Council condemns Fairground parking charges decision - Falmouth Packet
Google News Cornwall · Council · 2 Jul 2026
- Public Notices: Cornwall Council confirm details of future road closures - Voice (Cornwall)
Google News Cornwall · Council · 1 Jul 2026
- Public Notices: Latest road closures confirmed by Cornwall Council - Cornish times
Google News Cornwall · Council · 1 Jul 2026
- 'My daughter was dragged 60 metres under a car and I'm still fighting for justice' - Plymouth Live
plymouthherald.co.uk · 1 Jul 2026
- Vandals strike in Cornish seaside town plagued by bad feeling - Cornwall Live
cornwalllive.com · 30 Jun 2026