Page 19 - Porthleven's Historical Timeline

2000 - 2016

2001 Population 3190 persons
China Clay store became grade II listed

2002 Porthleven regeneration Strategy and Action Plan created for the years 2002 to

2007 The Lime Kiln, now a grade II listed building was hidden from site by growth
and rubbish. Local historian Martin Matthews and Stuart Pascoe restored the
kiln and gave it two coats of lime wash.

2008 Monday 10th March 2008 Porthleven hit by a hurricane - force 12 on the
Beaufort Scale

2011 Population 3094 persons
At the 200th anniversary of the harbour the concept of an online museum
was introduced to the public by Mike Carter with Ted Gundry supporting the
museum with sound bites. Ted, retired radio Cornwall presenter, passed his
sound bites to be archived in the county archives. Sadly Ted died before
completion.
Guide post at the junction of Gipsy Lane was grade II listed.

2012 Porthleven Community Interest Company (CIC) formed to look at how to
mitigate the impacts of being a coastal community.

2013 Porthleven CIC awarded £99,950 from the Government's Coastal Community
Fund.
Cornwall Council passed a controversial housing development at Shrubberies
Hill after a tied six in favour and six against. Planning Chairman Roger
Harding was given the casting vote. He gave the project his support allowing
this development to take place in a recognised area of outstanding natural
beauty.

2014 Feb - overnight waves smashed the baulks protecting the harbour, sinking many
boats. This resulted in every boat being removed from the harbour. First time in
the harbour's history.

2016 Porthleven Football Club - 120 years of football presentation by Porthleven
Museum