Team members David Lockyer COO and Ben Marshall Visitor Experience and Hatchery Supervisor were taken on a tour of the harbour and village and met local fishermen, trustees, PHT chairman and our harbour master to discuss challenges for the fishing industry and potential future collaboration.
Harbour News
Visit from The National Lobster Fishery
The Harbour Trust was pleased to host a visit from members of the team from Padstow with a view to exploring potential collaboration between the National Hatchery and those with a an interest in supporting fishing activities out of the harbour.
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Remembering Fay Cowan
June - 2025
The Trustees are saddened by the passing of Fay Cowan, our honorary President, whose lifelong support for the Harbour and its work will be fondly remembered.
Last week, we welcomed the annual visit from Trinity House for their inspection of the Polperro lighthouse and the navigation lamp at the harbour entrance.
Polperro’s fishing heritage is under pressure following the closure of the Plymouth wholesale fish market in 2024. The loss of a vital collection service left local vessels facing tough choices—but a new community-led solution is helping to keep the industry afloat.