Community projects in mid and west Cornwall promoting a greener world to benefit residents are being given a boostthroughnew grants delivered by Cornwall Council.

For Helston and Porthleven, the grant will go towards creating a new cycling and walking route between the two areas.

Schemes in Falmouth, Mabe, Stithians, Penzance, Hayle and Troon are also set to benefit.

They are among 14 projects around Cornwall that have been given funding as part of a new Council scheme – the Community Infrastructure Levy Fund – as announced in January.

The fund is backing projects that support low-carbon infrastructure.

South Kerrier Alliance CIC (SKA) has been awarded £32,645 to create a fully accessible walking and cycling route between Porthleven and the existing routes within the Penrose Estate.

SKA will be working with the National Trust, local farmer Martin Wallis, Porthleven Town Council and Helston Climate Action Group to finalise the proposal and submit a formal planning application.

Subject to permission it is hoped the route will be completed in early 2022. The National Trust and SKA are providing match funding to support the project.

David Turnbull, director of SKA, added:

"Working with the National Trust, we've been able to develop a proposal which has gained Cornwall Council's support for this much-needed route.

"A bridleway link between Porthleven and Helston will be an asset for the local community and wider area, and provide a safe shared accessible route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists."

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