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06 October 2026

Full Council Meetings

ClayTAWC Centre, Fore Street, St Dennis, PL26 8AF Tuesday 7:00 pm View Details

Welcome to our Parish Council website 

Council challenge

(The many tasks of a Parish or Town Councillor)

St Dennis (Tredhinas) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall. Surrounded by the parishes of Roche to the north east, St Stephen-in-Brannel to the south west, St Enoder and St Columb Major to the west.

A variety of local information is available from the Parish Council, and you are welcome to call us for general enquiries or to view documents such as Meeting Agendas and Minutes, or Planning Applications.

We hope this website answers any queries you may have. However if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Council Office.

Latest Parish News

A30 Overnight Closures: Major Resurfacing Works Planned

St Dennis

06

October 2026
Road Works Sign

A30 Fraddon to Goss Moor: Overnight resurfacing works

National Highways will be carrying out resurfacing works on the A30 between Fraddon and Goss Moor, in both eastbound and westbound directions.

The work is designed to maintain and improve safety for everyone using the A30 and reduce the need for unplanned closures in the future.

When will the work take place?

Work will take place overnight from Monday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am, when traffic levels are at their lowest.

The A30 will be open as usual during the daytime and at weekends.

A series of overnight closures and diversion routes will be in place from Monday 12 October 2026 through to Tuesday 2 February 2027.

Planned closures and diversions

Monday 12 October 2026

Eastbound closure: Summercourt to Highgate, including the Fraddon exit and entry slip roads.

Diversion: A3058, A392 and A39.

Traffic travelling from Fraddon should use the A30 westbound and follow the signed diversion route.

13 October to 9 November 2026

Eastbound closure: Summercourt to Highgate.

Diversion: A3058, A392 and A39.

Traffic travelling from Fraddon should use the A30 westbound and follow the signed diversion route.

10 and 11 November 2026

Eastbound closure: Highgate to Victoria.

HGV diversion: A39, A389, Westheath Avenue and A30 at Innis Downs.

Car diversion: A39, B3274, A391 and A38.

12 November 2026

Eastbound closure: Summercourt to Highgate.

Diversion: A3058, A392 and A39.

Traffic travelling from Fraddon should use the A30 westbound and follow the signed diversion route.

13 to 25 November 2026

Eastbound closure: Highgate to Victoria.

HGV diversion: A39, A389, Westheath Avenue and A30 at Innis Downs.

Car diversion: A39, B3274, A391 and A38.

26 and 27 November 2026

Westbound closure: Victoria to Highgate.

HGV diversion: A30 eastbound to Innis Downs, Truro Road, A389 and A39 to Highgate.

Car diversion: A391, B3274 and A39 to Highgate.

30 November 2026

Westbound convoy working.

The main A30 carriageway will remain open, but traffic will be taken through the working area behind a traffic vehicle at a reduced speed.

1 to 15 December 2026

Westbound closure: Victoria to Highgate.

HGV diversion: A30 eastbound to Innis Downs, Truro Road, A389 and A39 to Highgate.

Car diversion: A391, B3274 and A39 to Highgate.

16 December 2026

Westbound convoy working.

The main A30 carriageway will remain open, but traffic will be taken through the working area behind a traffic vehicle at a reduced speed.

7 and 8 January 2027

Westbound closure: Victoria to Highgate.

HGV diversion: A30 eastbound to Innis Downs, Truro Road, A389 and A39 to Highgate.

Car diversion: A391, B3274 and A39 to Highgate.

11 to 28 January 2027

Westbound closure: Highgate to Summercourt.

Diversion: A39, A392, A3058 and School Road to Summercourt.

Traffic travelling from Fraddon should use the A30 eastbound and follow the signed diversion route.

29 January 2027

Westbound convoy working.

The main A30 carriageway will remain open, but traffic will be taken through the working area behind a traffic vehicle at a reduced speed.

1 and 2 February 2027

Eastbound closure: Highgate to Victoria.

HGV diversion: A39, A389, Westheath Avenue and A30 at Innis Downs.

Car diversion: A39, B3274, A391 and A38.

Plan ahead

Well-signed diversion routes will be in place during the closures.

Drivers are advised to plan ahead, check their route before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys.

Please note that the dates and arrangements may change at short notice due to poor weather conditions or operational reasons. If the work cannot be completed as planned, overnight closures may need to continue beyond the dates listed above.

Check for the latest travel information

Drivers can check the latest information on National Highways' daily closures and live travel information services. Travel alerts provide details of incidents and restrictions across the National Highways network.

Help spread the word

If you live locally, work in the area or regularly travel along the A30, please help spread the word about the planned overnight works.

Sharing this information with local residents, businesses, colleagues and community groups can help people plan their journeys and avoid delays.

Contact National Highways

If you have any questions or comments about the work, or would like further information, contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre:

Telephone: 0300 123 5000
Email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk

Carne Hill Speed Monitoring Results

St Dennis

21

September 2026
Red and White 20mph sign against blue background

St Dennis Parish Council

St Dennis Parish Council Road Safety Monitoring Report

Carne Hill SID Monitoring Report (June–July 2026)

Location: Carne Hill (Pole 3)
Monitoring Period: 3 June 2026 – 29 July 2026

Overview

The Speed Indicator Device (SID) was positioned at Pole 3 on Carne Hill to monitor vehicle speeds and traffic volumes over an extended period. The collected data provides an overview of driver behaviour and traffic activity along this route and helps inform future road safety initiatives.

Traffic Volumes

A total of 23,159 vehicle movements were recorded during the monitoring period. This figure represents all vehicles recorded travelling in both directions past the SID location.

Typical Speeds

The recorded average speeds were:

  • Incoming average speed: 20.07 mph

  • Outgoing average speed: 23.08 mph

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