Hot Weather SWEP

Hot Weather SWEP

Following a review of the weather forecast and due to the UK HSA having updated the weather alert from Amber to Red due to an upcoming Heatwave, the decision has been taken to activate Hot weather SWEP.

A Heatwave is defined by the Met Office as an uninterrupted period of exceptionally high temperatures for at least three consecutive days – and for the South West this is above 25 C. People sleeping rough may find it difficult to source drinking water and sun protection during very high temperatures and will face increasing risks around dehydration, sunburn and sunstroke. In this situation the need for shelter is likely be more urgent during daylight hours and a different approach to SWEP will be required.

Starting today (23/06/2026) Cornwall Council Outreach and Resettlement teams will be proactively supporting anybody identified as sleeping rough by providing them with suncream and bottled water. Advice will be provided to around the risk of staying out in the Sun for prolonged periods of time and also where to go in their local area to seek shelter from the heat.

Coastline Housing’s Crisis accommodation provision, Chi Winder will also be allowing access throughout the daytime to anybody seeking to get out of the Sun through the use of it’s Daycentre space.

Please note: Hot weather SWEP does not include an offer of overnight accommodation.

If you have any queries relating to this SWEP activation please do not hesitate to contact Cornwall Council’s Rough Sleeping Access Service Manager [email protected].

Chairman’s Annual Report for 2025/2026 delivered by Cllr. A. Collins

Chairman’s Annual Report for 2025/2026 delivered by Cllr. A. Collins

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Road Closure – 1st August 2026

Road Closure - 1st August 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, S.16A

The below event road closure request has been received.

Event:            Goldsithney Charter Fair

Date:             1st August 2026

Times:           09:30 to 21:00

Please click the following link for Intention Notice and map :       https://one.network/?tm=GB150533514

Applicants are reminded that they have undertaken to notify all interested parties known to be directly affected by the closure including, if appropriate, bus companies and all frontagers on the length of the road such as local residents and businesses as well as other traders who may have to make deliveries and/or collections in the area.

The event organiser will display notices at each road / street to be closed at least fourteen days before the closure.

Applicants are reminded that they are responsible for the provision, erection, maintenance and removal of all necessary signing and site notices.

Kind regards,

Streetworks | Connectivity and Environment

Cornwall Council

Tel: 0300 1234 222

[email protected]