Public consultation helps shape improvement plans

Camborne secured town deal funding of up to £23.7m for regeneration projects

Proposals to improve Camborne town centre have been revised following a public consultation earlier this year, Cornwall Council says.

More than 500 residents, businesses and visitors took part in the consultation, the authority said.

It showed that most people supported making the town centre more attractive and accessible, but had concerns over traffic and parking, it added.

The proposals are part of the Camborne Town Deal programme, which secured £23.7m in 2021 from the government’s Town Deal funding.

The project team would be working with community groups to finalise the designs, which would be presented at an exhibition early next year, said Cornwall Council.

It added that, since the consultation, changes to the plan have been made, including more seating and greenery and secure cycle parking.

John Cosgrove, vice chairman of Camborne Town Deal Board, said: "These proposals – and the wider town deal vision – are about making Camborne a better place for residents, businesses and visitors.

"We all want our town to thrive.

"We have listened to the feedback from the consultation and removed many of the aspects people were concerned about, as well as include elements which will enhance the look and feel of the town.”

The town deal would look to to deliver 11 projects, such as a food and farming enterprise, cycling and walking network and improving community spaces, project leaders said.