Work is said to be progressing well on the transport schemes being developed as part of the Camborne Town Deal programme, with detailed designs for the Camborne LifeCycle scheme currently being finalised by the project team in partnership with Cornwall Council.
Camborne Town Deal Board, in partnership with Cornwall Council, successfully bid for a Town Deal worth £23.7 million to support a range of projects aimed at regenerating the heart of Camborne and transforming the town into a visually appealing, accessible place to live, work, shop and visit.
Cornwall Council is the lead authority for Cornwall Town Deals and supports the governance role of the Camborne Town Deal Board and administrates the fund.
One of the Town Deal projects being funded and delivered as part of the Camborne Town Deal programme, the aim of the transport scheme is to enhance the appearance of the town centre and provide benefits for walking and cycling within the town.
The transport element of the Camborne Town Deal programme comprises two separate schemes:
LifeCycle Camborne scheme – connecting central Camborne to the Red River and the Great Flat Lode, this scheme will provide 3.7km of enhanced walking and cycling routes with the aim of encouraging pedestrians and cycle usage, cut down on car journeys and improve air quality in the town centre. These also include connections to Park Gerry (a Town Deal project) and improved links to Roskear School.
Camborne Renew scheme – this scheme aims to enhance the appearance of the town centre, improve access for pedestrians and cyclists, and increase the amount of time people spend in the town, supporting the high street economy. It is not about pedestrianisation and banning cars or reducing the number of car parking spaces available to high street users.
Following feedback from the public consultation held in 2023, which raised objections to proposals to alter existing traffic flow within the town centre, revised plans were drawn up. These focus on improving the environmental aspect of the town centre by adding more seating and plant greenery, better pedestrian crossings and providing up to 60 minutes of free parking at the top of Trelowarren Street, together with secure cycle parking.
The project team says it is “very aware” of concerns over the potential impact of some elements of the Renew scheme on businesses in the town centre and is working closely with partners and local stakeholders, including Camborne Town Council and Camborne Town Deal Board, to ensure that any disruption is kept to a minimum.
