The Hayle Residents Association called a meeting on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 to discuss the formation of a group to consider alternative solutions to the repair and development of Hayle Harbour.

At a packed meeting at the Passmore Edwards Institute there was a unanimous vote to create Friends of Hayle Harbour with the following remit:

• Create a charitable trust capable of taking ownership of the harbour
• Negotiate an 'honourable' solution acceptable to ING allowing them to withdraw and transfer ownership
• Take over the harbour and Hayle Harbour Management Ltd.

The charitable trust, to be called the Hayle Harbour Trust, would develop the harbour considering the following issues:

• Focus on jobs
• Respect the World Heritage Site
• Restore the harbour fabric
• Develop the harbour for the public benefit
• Look long-term: 10 to 40 years
• Ensure that there is minimal traffic impact

At present the committee comprises:

John Bennett

Tim Clarke

Bob Amos