Cornwall Council Briefing – 26-03-2020
Lifeguards
RNLI Lifeguards were due to be deployed across our beaches as of this weekend, but to help combat the spread of coronavirus the provision has been temporarily withdrawn.
This is a necessary step to protect staff and prevent the spread of coronavirus, and we ask that any residents using beaches as part of their daily exercise routine observe social distancing and remain vigilant near the water.
Homelessness
If you are concerned about someone who is sleeping rough, you should report this through Streetlink by visiting www.streetlink.org.uk
The Government has confirmed that hotels, B&Bs, hostels and holiday parks providing accommodation to support people who are homeless through arrangements with the local authority or other public bodies should remain open to facilitate these arrangements.
If anyone is able to offer accommodation to support our Covid-19 response, please send the details to covid19@cornwall.gov.uk
Update on bus services in Cornwall
With residents being advised to make only essential journeys over the next few weeks, bus services in Cornwall will operate on a reduced timetable from Sunday 29 March.
The reduced service is aimed at providing a link for key workers and those who have no other way of making an essential journey, for example to a shop, supermarket or health centre.
We urge all passengers to check timetables before travelling and to follow Government guidance in making only essential journeys.
Buses are being thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day with regular cleansing of seating areas and handrails at the end of each journey, passengers are asked to:
· wash their hands before and after travelling
· maintain a 2-metre gap between other people
· board vehicles one at a time
· not travel if you are unwell
More information about timetable changes can be found on the Council’s website at www.cornwall.gov.uk/
School buses
Transport will remain available for children of key workers who are currently attending school and who would normally use this service. Individual schools will be able to provide more information.
Truro Park and Ride
While the Truro Park and Ride has seen a significant reduction in passengers over the last week, the service is continuing to operate on the usual timetable, providing a link for essential workers, including those at the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske. We will continue to monitor passenger numbers and make amendments to the timetable where appropriate. For more
Rail
GWR is running a National Key Worker Timetable to provide services for those people identified by the Government as key workers in the response to COVID-19.
This means there is now one service an hour in each direction between Penzance and Plymouth. Branch line services will also operate on a reduced timetable. Intercity trains between Plymouth and London Paddington will run at one an hour. For timetables and updates visit www.gwr.com/check.
GWR has said it will accept tickets for CrossCountry services between Penzance and Plymouth.
The Night Riviera Sleeper Service has been suspended until further notice and the sleeper lounges at Penzance and Truro closed to passengers.
Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry
The crossings remain in operation to support key workers and those who need to make essential journeys. Tolls for both the bridge and ferry have been suspended for the next three weeks. For more information visit www.tamarcrossings.org.
Cornwall Airport Newquay
The airport terminal has been temporarily closed with all scheduled flights suspended. The Aerodrome remains operational, supporting vital activities including Cornwall Air Ambulance, HM Coastguard Search and Rescue and Military operations.
For more information about flights visit www.
St Mawes and King Harry ferries
Both ferries are operating to support essential links for the Roseland community, key workers and emergency services. The St Mawes Ferry is running a reduced timetable with crossings every two hours. King Harry Ferry passengers are asked to stay in their vehicles during the short crossing. For queries email info@falriver.co.uk, for more information on timetables visit www.falriver.co.uk/
Services to and from the Isles of Scilly
The Scillonian will continue to carry essential freight supplies but will no longer take passengers until further notice. There is a limited Skybus service from Land’s End Airport to transport essential key workers. Flights from Newquay and Exeter airports have been cancelled. For more information visit https://www.
Penzance Heliport
All flights have been cancelled until Tuesday 14 April at the earlier – the company will review flights due to take place after 14 April in line with Government guidance. For more information visit https://
Update on library services
In line with Government restrictions all Library sites are now closed, and the mobile library service has ceased until further notice.
Library members who have books or other materials on loan should keep them at home. They can be renewed as many times as needed online www.cornwall.gov.uk/
Some reminders for returns and renewals may have been issued before the closures, but residents should ignore these notifications. Please do not leave bags of books etc. outside libraries or post books through letterboxes.
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