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Hosepipe ban

South West Water is introducing temporary restrictions on hosepipe use that will come into effect for all customers across Devon, Cornwall, parts of Dorset and Somerset and the Isles of Scilly from 00.01 on Saturday 8 August. This follows one of the driest periods in recent years, with rainfall across the South West remaining well below seasonal averages over many months, which has led to the Environment Agency declaring half of England, including the South West, in drought.
Under the new restrictions, people should not use hosepipes for watering gardens, washing cars, patios and boats, hot tubs or filling swimming and paddling pools. Water can still be used as normal for drinking, hygiene, washing and cooking. There is a dedicated area on South West Water’s website that provides full details of the temporary restrictions, exceptions and advice on saving water: www.southwestwater.co.uk/hosepipe-ban
Please help spread the word to people in your area. Every litre saved will help protect our water resources while drought conditions continue. Even small changes to how we use water can make a real difference, and all of us can play our part to help lift these temporary restrictions as soon as possible.

Residents of Linkinhorne Parish can identify their nearest local defibrillator with the following link:

https://brity.co.uk/communities/linkinhorne

Prevent wildfires. Pack a picnic, not a BBQ and help protect our green spaces. See more advice to prevent wildfires https://nfcc.org.uk/our-services/campaigns/wildfire aware/wildfire-prevention-advice/ #WildfireAware

HIGHWAYS NOTIFICATION:

Highways are in the process of closing the road near Cargibbit due to a culvert structure that has collapsed on one side of the road. As the road is narrow at this location, they are not able to keep the road open. One of the supporting beams has fallen into the river and two other beams have also moved. The structures team are working on a design and are hoping to have a team on site to undertake repairs in early September. Highways apologise for the inconvenience for local residents, but the safety of highway users must be the main priority. The diversion route will be via Pensilva and Downgate.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic

Location: Road From Access To Phoenix Farm To Junction North Of Cresta, Upton Cros

Timing: 24th August 2026 to 28th August 2026 (24 hours)

Contact: National Grid - Tel: 0800 678 3105

The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:

https://one.network/?tm=GB150584699

LINKINHORNE PARISH

Linkinhorne, a rural parish in South East Cornwall, stretches from the River Inny in the north-east to the expanses of Bodmin Moor in the west. The River Lynher meanders across the Parish through secluded valleys and by gently rolling fields.

The three largest villages are Minions, Rilla Mill and Upton Cross; there are also the settlements of Henwood, Linkinhorne and Bray Shop as well as dozens of other small hamlets such as Caradon Town, Downgate, Ley Mill, Plushabridge, etc.

The western parts of Linkinhorne parish lie on the eastern slopes of Bodmin Moor, an area of granite moorland, rising to over 380m above sea level at Sharptor, above the Cheesewring, a granite outcrop of apparently precariously balanced rocks. The highest village in the parish is Minions, at 302m asl.

Travelling east from the Moor, the land drops to the gentler hills and river valleys which cover most of the parish. Most of this land is agricultural or woodland; the climate is mild and rarely is there prolonged cold in the winter - snow and frost rarely lasting more than a day or two.

There are no major roads in the parish. Two classified roads, the B3254, running north-south and the B3257 running northwest-southeast cross the parish, providing road links to Launceston, Liskeard and Callington.