Security increased at Langarth after vandalism complaints
Locals raise concerns over inadequate security at council-owned properties
Residents in the Langarth area near Truro have expressed concerns about vandalism targeting empty properties purchased by Cornwall Council, prompting a security upgrade.
The councillor for Langarth, which is set to become a new town, has been approached by locals worried about the lack of security at vacant properties, including East Langarth Farm.
Reports indicate that derelict houses alongside the Northern Access Road (NAR), intended to be part of Langarth Garden Village, have become a hotspot for vandalism. A resident described witnessing smashed doors and potential hazards like gas cylinders left in the buildings. Concerns were raised that it’s only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs.
Teenagers and homeless individuals reportedly entered the properties, with complaints suggesting that plastic cable ties used for securing gates were ineffective.
Cllr Dulcie Tudor, representing Chacewater and Threemilestone, was notified of these breaches and has communicated the urgency of properly securing the buildings.
Cllr Tudor also addressed issues regarding dog waste bins along the NAR, which had not been emptied regularly. She insists on maintaining a formal system to manage waste without removing the bins.
Following these complaints, security fencing has been reinstalled around the derelict properties. Cornwall Council is expected to make a statement soon, pending consultation with relevant officers.