Plans to make Newlyn streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and to improve public spaces within the town, are progressing.

The latest designs are set to be shared with residents and businesses at a public exhibition on Friday, November 1.

It will take place at The Centre, Chywoone Hill in Newlyn, between 1pm and 7pm.

Originally developed as part of the Penzance Sustainable Travel Network project, the £200,000 proposed scheme for Newlyn Town Centre is now being funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

The proposed scheme, which has been developed following consultation with the local community, focuses on safety and will include new footways and crossing points to help Newlyn become more pedestrian and cycle-friendly.

Other measures include closing the Old Bridge, part of the National Cycle Network, to vehicles, and amending existing parking arrangements.

The public exhibition forms part of a three-week statutory consultation into the proposals.

The consultation is now live and is being led by Cormac in partnership with the Newlyn Town Centre project team.

Feedback from the consultation will be used to inform the final designs for the scheme.

Martin Worth, Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for customers, said: "This is an important scheme for Newlyn and we want to hear the views from the local community on all the measures which are being proposed.

"The results of the consultation will help shape the final designs for the scheme – we won’t be introducing measures which are not supported locally."

Thalia Marrington, Cornwall Council local member for Mousehole, Newlyn, and St Buryan, added: "We know that Newlyn is often very busy and congested, particularly in the summer months, making it difficult for local people and visitors to walk about safely.

"We want to make the centre of Newlyn work for everyone, whether we’re shopping, cycling, or driving through the town."

Once the final scheme has been agreed, construction is due to take place during 2025.

The Newlyn Town Centre project is part of a series of active travel projects to gain funding from the Good Growth Programme to support improvements to walking and cycling routes throughout Cornwall.