An annual bonfire and firework display has been cancelled following concerns over traffic congestion and an increasing need to consider how to keep pedestrians and vehicles separate.
Truro City Council said the decision for the event due on 6 November was made after a review of its arrangements and checking up-to-date guidance on public events.
Council clerk David Rodda said: “We understand this will be disappointing news for many residents and visitors to Truro, but our ability to organise an event of this scale so that it is safe and enjoyable for all involved must remain Truro City Council’s highest priority.”
The council said it was committed to exploring alternative options for 2026.
In a social media post, the authority added it would be reviewing potential venues, as well as traffic and pedestrian access, in order to support the return of the event in the future.
The event was due to take place at Truro Cattle Market, with a bonfire lit at 18.30 GMT, followed by the fireworks display at 19:00.
Truro City Council said it had looked at whether an alternative venue was an option.
It said due to the popularity of the event last year it was not possible to find an alternative venue without resulting in significant additional costs, which would reduce the donations made to charities which helped run the event.
It added other events in the local area had been cancelled, which it believed would have increased the number of people looking to attend the display in the city to levels beyond what could have been safely accommodated by staff and volunteers.
