A FOOTPATH linking Valley Truckle to Longfield Drive in Camelford is now complete, meaning local people will no longer have to risk their safety by

walking on the B3266 to Boscastle carriageway.

The footpath links a developing side of Camelford with the existing footpath network and will mean pedestrians, mainly school children walking to Sir James Smith's School, will have a much safer

journey.

Janey Comber, ward councillor for Camelford, who nominated the scheme, said: "I am delighted that this much needed footpath has been completed, and I know that it will be of great benefit to the many people who will be using it.

"I am grateful to Cormac who have done such a great job, to North Cornwall District Council for their contribution to the funding, County Highways also, and all the local people who have supported me in achieving this."

Dan Rogerson, North Cornwall MP, added: "Janey, Keith (Hill) and their supporters have done a brilliant job in getting this work done. It has taken real work and determination to gain the necessary funding from a variety of sources, including Janey's own divisional highways budget. The pavement is a real step up for safety, and could genuinely save lives. Congratulations to all involved."

The scheme was designed by Ian Taylor and Ed Maguire from Cornwall County Council's Highway Design Group with work carried out by the council's highway workforce, Cormac.

The works involved widening the existing verge adjacent to the B3266 carriageway to increase the road width and allow a footway to be incorporated on the opposite side of the road. Existing highway signs then had to

repositioned once the

footway had been ­constructed.

The footpath was opened by local resident Keith Hill, who was joined by Cllr Comber, Mr Rogerson, Camelford Deputy Mayor Cllr John Pearce and NCDC representatives.