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Royal William Yard

Royal William Yard, Plymouth

Grade I listed, and the hardest part of the ward to reach on foot.

  • 3 cases logged
  • 2 sorted

About Royal William Yard

Royal William Yard is one of the most significant groups of military buildings in Europe and now a working quarter of restaurants, galleries, offices and homes. Its problem has always been connection: it sits at the end of a hill, and the walking routes in and out are limited.

That is why Jon has been campaigning since January 2023 to reopen the footpath between Firestone Bay and King's Point at Millbay Marina, working with the Ministry of Defence, Plymouth City Council and Associated British Ports.

What comes up most in Royal William Yard

  • Walking and wheeling routes in and out of the Yard
  • Accessible parking and drop-off for disabled visitors
  • Condition of the Firestone Bay tidal pool and foreshore
  • Signage between the Yard, Devil's Point and the Hoe
  • Ferry and slipway access at Admiral's Hard

Report something in Royal William Yard

Street name, what is wrong, how long it has been like that, and a photograph if you have one. Send it to Jon and it gets logged the same day where possible.

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Royal William Yard at a glance

  • WardSt. Peter and The Waterfront, Plymouth
  • Cases logged3 (2 sorted)
  • CouncilPlymouth City Council
  • Next electionThursday 6 May 2027

Other areas

  • StonehouseJon's own neighbourhood since 2009.
  • MillbayNew homes, the docks, and the roads squeezed between them.
  • The HoePlymouth's front garden — and everyone's route to the sea.
  • City CentreWhere accessibility and footfall decide whether trade survives.
  • BretonsideThe transport interchange and the streets that feed it.
  • Beaumont ParkOne of the ward's most valued green spaces.

Campaigns Affecting Royal William Yard

Recent Casework In Royal William Yard

Spotted. Reported. Sorted.

  • Chasing

    Firestone Bay to King's Point, Royal William Yard — Closed waterfront footpath blocking a direct walking route between the Yard and Millbay Marina

    Access improvements · Royal William Yard

  • Sorted

    Devil's Point, Royal William Yard — Request for new tree planting on the approach to Devil's Point

    Trees & green space · Royal William Yard New trees planted

  • Sorted

    Firestone Bay, Royal William Yard — Tidal pool full of debris and weed and not being maintained

    Trees & green space · Royal William Yard Pool cleaned and a maintenance routine agreed

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