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Cleaning Up the Parish: The Council’s Four Weekly Cycle

The council is dedicated to keeping the parish clean and litter-free. As part of their efforts, litter is cleared from the parish by the Council at a minimum of every four weeks, with certain high traffic areas receiving more frequent attention.

Our dedicated Community Events Committee is on a mission to keep our streets and parks spick and span! You can join us in our litter-picking adventures every spring and autumn. Want in on the action? Keep your eyes peeled on our website and Facebook page for more details!

We advise anyone taking part in our litter picking events to wear study footwear and clothing appropriate to the weather conditions. All children under 18 must have parent/guardian consent and all children and vulnerable adults must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Any volunteer with a known medical condition or other condition that may affect their welfare, or that of others, should discuss any special requirements they may have prior to the event taking place.

Every month, the Council gives all the bus shelters, and the space around them, a thorough cleaning. The bus stops we manage are located:

* by Homecroft Surgery – one on each side of the road.
* on Robartes Terrace.
* on Church Road – opposite the church tower.
* at the junction of Coronation Road and Churchtown.
* on Bridge Road.
* on Constantine Terrace.
* by Adelaide Store.
* on Penwarne Close.
* on Roscroggan Road.
* on Trevelyan Road by the Parish Council notice board.
* on Trevelyan Road opposite Kennedy Close.
* at the junction of Sunnyside Parc and Paynters Lane.

You can click here to view the timetables for services in Illogan.

If you reside in any of the following areas, note that the Council will mow the verges once a month, between April and September:

* Lower Broad Lane
* Illogan signs
* Tolvaddon hedge
* The left verge of the Illogan Park cul de sac entrance
* Alexandra Road verge opposite Mary’s Well
* Rosenannon Road verge
* Bassett Road verge
* Park Bottom verge

Between April and September, the triangle of grass at Park Bottom will be strimmed monthly or as required. Between October and March each year, it will be done as and when necessary.

The verge opposite Mary’s Well will be strimmed as needed, while the island at Alexandra Road and Paynters Lane End (area with the seat) will be strimmed twice a year.

St Illogan Churchyard’s area opposite the Commonwealth War Graves will be strimmed once a year.

If you see an issue in any of these areas please report it to the office.

For issues with overgrown verges in other areas, please click here to report the issue to Cornwall Council.

The Council ensures that Rosemullion Park remains a clean and pleasant environment through the following initiatives:

* Litter collection is carried out twice a week.
* Hard areas are checked weekly for windblown bark mulch which is then swept and returned to planting beds. Any contaminated mulch is removed from the site to a licensed tip.
* During the autumn months of October, November, and December, fallen leaves are cleared from hard paved areas.
* Excess plant litter is swept from paved areas every week and removed from the site to a green waste tip or licensed tip.
* Hard paved areas are kept weed free.
* The mosaic paving is cleaned every week and the mosaic is cleaned annually.
* The buzzard bench, 3 play bug seats, and the 4m timber edged bench are cleaned annually to remove dirt and algal growth. The timber is also soaked annually in clear timber preservative.
* The timber palisade fence is stained every other year, or as needed in coordination with the Clerk to maintain a tidy and attractive appearance. Minor repairs to the fence, such as the replacement of vertical boards, are addressed as required.
* Other minor maintenance tasks are also completed as necessary.

Illogan Park has many facilities for people of all ages.  These include:

* A perimeter path around the park perfect for those muddy days or for people with pushchairs, mobility aids and children on bikes. It’s also a great option for those just wanting to take in the scenery of the whole park
* A children’s play area including youth and toddler swings, a basket swing, a DDA accessible roundabout, 2 multi-play units and a climbing unit.
* Outdoor fitness equipment including cardio, strength and accessible equipment suitable for those 14 years and older.
* Public Toilets.
* Water Fountain.
* A football and rugby pitch with posts.
* Multiple benches and picnic tables.

The Council is dedicated to keeping Illogan Park clean and well-maintained. Here is a list of the tasks we undertake:

* Litter picking is carried out twice a week.
* The grass is mowed twenty times each year.
* Hedges are trimmed twice annually.
* The children’s play equipment and outdoor fitness equipment is inspected and maintained regularly.
* Changing facilities are maintained.
* The Council schedules routine tree surveys and carries out necessary tree work.
* Other inspections, maintenance and repairs are done as needed.

To keep the woods and path to the churchyard in top shape, we undertake the following works:

* Strimming the edges of the main path twice a year in spring (March/April) and autumn (September/October).
* Sweeping up leaf litter from all surfaced paths bi-monthly between January and September.
* Removing and disposing of all leaf litter from the woods and path to the churchyard in October, November, and December.
* Removing any weed growth and detritus from the main path to the churchyard every two years.
* Trimming the hedges on the path twice a year in spring (March/April) and autumn (September/October).
* Maintaining the signs, benches, and other furniture in the woods.

The Council commission regular tree surveys and completes tree works.  The area is regularly inspected and there is a maintenance plan in place for the woods.

Christmas

‘Tis the season! The Council takes care of all things merry and bright, from buying and decorating the dazzling Christmas trees in Illogan, Park Bottom, and Tolvaddon, to organising and hosting multiple Christmas Light Switch On Events throughout the Parish. Let the jolly celebrations commence!

Illogan Fun Day

The Council produces a 16-20 page newsletter every quarter and distributes a copy to every household in the Parish.

The most recent issue of the Illogan Review, as well as previous editions, can be viewed by clicking here

Illogan Parish Council have made an agreement with Cornwall Council for the upkeep of the area.

* The area is strimmed once a month between April and September.
* The wells are inspected al least annually and any remedial works are done.
* The drainage channel is inspected and cleared when necessary.
* Litter is picked in the area on a four weekly cycle.
* The cobbles are inspected and remedial works are done as necessary.

The Council are the owners of Mary’s well and the surrounding benches.  They are responsible for maintaining the water supply and planting the trough. To ensure that the trough is well-maintained, the Council purchases the necessary plants, which are then planted by local volunteers.

The wall is maintained, weeded and tidied twice per year.

The war memorial is weeded and cleaned once per year.

The Council participates in the Local Maintenance Partnership (LMP) scheme where Cornwall Council provides some funding to the Parish Council for the trimming of the surface of public rights of way. Illogan Parish Council trims 8,850 metres of paths; the paths are cut once or twice per year.

To view the Cornwall Council Definitive Map, which shows all footpaths, bridleways and byways in the parish, please click here

If you wish to report an issue with a footpath, bridleway or byway, please click here

The Council has purchased and installed waste bins in various locations in the Parish.

Currently there are 6 bins in Illogan Park. These are located in the play area, on the fence of the play area near the office, by the cluster of picnic benches, by the solo picnic bench, at the corner entrance and the bin and recycling centre near the office.

The Council also provides bins on Paynters Lane End of the footpath that runs to Penwartha and at the Spar Lane entrance to the footpath that runs to Woodbine Lane.

If you see an issue with one of our bins please contact the office.

To report an issue with a Cornwall Council bin please click here

If you are unsure who is responsible for a bin, please use the map below to locate it and the ownership details is included in the information.