A ‘disgraceful neglect’ concerns raised over state of town for …

The empty properties at the bottom of Avenue Road (Image: FCS)

Falmouth Civic Society^[1] said it is very concerned about the state of the town at a time it is hosting many international events.

In an opinion pieces sent to the Packet, society secretary Angela Shields say it particularly worried when so much money, time and effort goes into the many events that it hosts.

In the piece Angela says Falmouth is on show and as usual, a lot is happening in the town, attracting many visitors.

In June there is the Sea Shanty Festival^[2] and National Armed Forces Day^[3], in August, Falmouth Week and the Tall Ships visiting, and in October, the Oyster Festival.

"The town will be on show, dressed in bunting, flags and placards, and superficially looking good. But underneath there are sights which belie the gloss of the events, and which the town cannot be proud to display to visitors," she says.

Falmouth Packet: Properties at the bottom of Avenue Road

Properties at the bottom of Avenue Road (Image: FCS)

"Everyone will accept that there are shops closing or changing hands in the current post-Brexit and post-pandemic economic problems.

"But there are issues that need dealing with that are less understandable, and frankly just indicate a disgraceful neglect.