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National Highways: A38 Saltash Tunnel update – March 2026

National Highways: A38 Saltash Tunnel update – March 2026

March 2026 update Testing of overhead lane signals begins We’re continuing our extensive programme of works to update the technology in and around Saltash Tunnel. The new lane control system represents a significant upgrade to tunnel safety. This modern system will...

Tamar Tag Fee Consultation

Tamar Tag Fee Consultation

Tamar Tag - Consultation on proposed increase in monthly administration fee Public Consultation - 9th march to 6th April 2026 Email received from Cornwall Council's Community Link Officer 'At the extraordinary South East Cornwall CAP meeting that was focussed on the...

Land at Southdown Road – Development of 20 new homes

Land at Southdown Road – Development of 20 new homes

Planning application PA24/03072 for 20 affordable residential dwellings in the northern half of a field adjoining the southern side of Southdown Road in Millbrook. The development also includes the formation of community allotments, above-grounds Sustainable Urban...

The Poplar Tree in Millbrook Tractor Park

The Poplar Tree in Millbrook Tractor Park

The Parish Council has been exploring options to pollard or significantly reduce the Poplar tree in the tractor park  Poplars are very brittle wood.  It is in their nature to shed large branches.  Poplars like water are often found next to rivers.  It is part of their...

Road closure order – Hounster Hill

Road closure order – Hounster Hill

Tree works over an area of highway between Hounster Hill, Millbrook between properties known as Lower Barn and 49 West Street Location:         Hounster Hill, Millbrook Timing:            11th March 2026 to 11th March 2026 (09:30 to 16:00 hours) Contact:          Dan...

TEAMs meeting with the Environment Agency

TEAMs meeting with the Environment Agency

Thank you to Cornwall Councillor Kate Ewert for organising a TEAMs meeting with the Environment Agency.. Here is a link for the powerpoint presentation and pdf version. [pdf-embedder...

Unsolicited emails to local businesses from Parish.UK

Unsolicited emails to local businesses from Parish.UK

A local business has contacted the Parish Council regarding an email they received titled 'Renew your listing in the Millbrook Parish Business Directory'. Please note the email is from an organisation called Parish.uk and has NO affiliation with Millbrook Parish...

Vehicle Activation Sign (VAS) – Dodbrook (The Narrows)

Vehicle Activation Sign (VAS) – Dodbrook (The Narrows)

23/02/2026 UPDATE: Following lobbying from Millbrook Parish Council and Cllr Kate Ewert, Cornwall Council's contractors returned to adjust the VAS sensors. The sign is now activated every time a car comes down Hounster Hill, and no longer just when cars are...

West Street / Lower end of Hounster Hill Vehicle Activation sign

West Street / Lower end of Hounster Hill Vehicle Activation sign

The activation sign was installed by Cormac.   Following a review of the Hounster Hill Feasibility Study and consultation, Cornwall Council agreed to cover the costs of the signage. Information received from Cornwall Council's Programme Development and Delivery Lead;...