Exciting plans to preserve and improve the Gerrans Parish on The Roseland have been finalised between Gerrans Parish and Cornwall Councils.

The freeholds of Treloan Lane Car Park and the children's playground also in Treloan Lane, Gerrans have been devolved to Gerrans Parish Council from Cornwall Council. Both will continue to be managed and maintained by the Parish Council.

The handover is part of Cornwall Council's commitment to devolution. Devolving property and services currently held by Cornwall Council gives local communities the opportunity to shape their areas, make the improvements that sometimes only local knowledge can provide and respond to demand.

Mrs Charlotte Taffinder, Chair of Gerrans Parish Council, said: "The Parish Council welcomes the transfers of the two freeholds and looks forward to working with the local community to improve these two facilities going forward."

Councillor for the Roseland and Deputy Leader of Cornwall Council, Julian German said: "The play area and car parks in the Parish are much-used by villagers and visitors alike. Gerrans Parish Council working together with the Council has added real value to the community and I believe this new step will have a positive effect on the community for many years to come."

Edwina Hannaford, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: "It's so important that people feel connected to the place where they live, and the Parish Council's involvement in running this much-used car park and playground is exactly what is needed. We recognise that communities have high ambitions to be in control of services in their area. That's the essence of this double devolution, which ensures the continuation of a local management approach."