The Trust was happy to support this group also known as Looe Exercise Group in collaboration with Looe Lions. The group have returned to the Millpool Centre after the summer break on the 3rd Sept and will be providing weekly session as normal.
30th September 2024
West Looe Quay Stage 2024
The Board was happy to support this local provided event free of charge to the People of Looe.
30th September 2024
Looe Bowling Club awarded QE2 Grant for 2024
The Club have been encouraging new younger players and have invited Looe School to come along to learn to play bowls. The Trust were delighted to help towards purchasing some small bowls for the Children and awarded them the full grant available under the Queen Elizabeth II Grant for 2024.
30th September 2024
Market House
One of the oldest buildings in Looe and the Trust have engaged a local building team to look at repairing the roof/tower area.
Hopefully we can avoid any major disruption to our tenants - Carla Jones Estate Agents and give her a wet free winter.
30th September 2024
Looe Tennis Club
The Trust was delighted to be able to help Looe Tennis Club and support the Junior Training Programme.
20th September 2024
Office
Office Opening Hours to the public is on Mondays only
between 9 and 11 am.
Any queries please send through via email to wltt2@westlooetowntrust.co.uk or drop a letter through the office door - West Looe Town Trust, West Looe, Cornwall PL13 2EU.
Alternatively if you would like to book an appointment please do let me know and I will do my best to fit you in.
Many thanks
Sue Pengelly
CLERK TO THE TRUSTEES
27th June 2024
West Looe Downs - Commons Application
The Board would like to thank everyone in the Community for their support both at the hearing earlier this month and in sending in letters of support for the Trust.
The Trustees were overwhelmed with these gestures and would like to thank all and everyone of you who looked to help us with the objection of the new proposal.
The Community Spirit was fanastic.
Thank you.
27th June 2024
1st Looe Sea Scout Group
Last year the Board were able to help with the costs towards fixing the patio area at the Scout Hut and the costs of providing a fire pit.
As you can see the children are really enjoying the outdoors.
17th April 2024
Downs - West Looe
Some residents may recall that in February 2023, an application was made to Cornwall Council to register West Looe Downs as ‘Common Land’.
This application was one of almost 30 similar applications made across Cornwall, either by the Open Spaces Society, or by individuals acting on behalf of the society.
West Looe Downs has been owned and managed by West Looe Town Trust (WLTT) since 1874 as amenity land for the benefit of the local community, who have free access to the open space of the Downs, including grassland, wooded areas and a basic football pitch.
Maintenance of the Downs is carried out by local contractors who are employed by the Trust to cut the grass, empty the bins and manage the trees. The Trust has also employed a professional ecologist to advise on balancing management of the Downs for both people and wildlife.
The Trustees are of the opinion that registration of West Looe Downs as ‘common land’ under the Commons Act 2006 would add no benefit to residents beyond what is already freely available and could in fact hinder the Trust in delivery of its charitable objectives regarding the Downs.
As a result, the Trust, through it’s legal advisors will be objecting to this application for registration as Common Land based on a series of technical criteria and statutory incompatibility between the Commons Act and WLTT’s charitable objectives.
A hearing is likely to be held in the summer and WLTT will keep residents abreast of any developments
1st April 2024
St Pirans Day
Happy St Pirans Day on 5th March 2024
5th March 2024
2024 - Grant in Memory of Queen Elizabeth II is now open for new applications.
Applications are invited for this grant. Form attached for completion and return please.
Criteria for funding includes:
• For the purposes of this grants programme the Trustees can only consider
applications from persons who are permanently resident in the area of benefit
[the area of benefit is that administered by the Looe Town Council]
• A new application must be made for each donation request
• Please note that the Trust may require receipts before any part of a grant is paid
Exclusions:
• Please note that a refund of any monies donated may be required if the Grant
is found not to be in line with the Trust’s Charter.
• Seeking help to cover costs already incurred such as debts or loans that have
already been taken out.
• Volunteer schemes/projects.