Election of a Town Councillor – St Ives West Ward

Poll cards will not be issued. If you live in St Ives West Ward please make a note to vote on Thursday 30th April 2026. To vote take your voter ID to your polling station. Polling Stations: Guildhall Council Chamber and Ayr Field Scout Hut. For information about the upcoming election visit Cornwall Councils Elections […]

Notice of Election – St Ives West Ward

Notice of Elections for Town Councillors St Ives West Ward

NOMINATION PAPERSNomination papers may be obtained from the Deputy Returning Officer at Cornwall Council, 0E, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY (01872 324196).•DELIVERY OF NOMINATION PAPERSNomination papers can only be submitted in person on any day after the date of this notice, but not later than 4 pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 to […]

The Sudden Passing of our Deputy Mayor – Ken Messenger

St Ives Town Council Feast Day Deputy Mayor at the St Ia Well

It is with great sadness that we have to report the sudden passing of our Deputy Mayor and senior councillor, Ken Messenger. Our thoughts are with Kenny’s friends and loved ones. He played a huge part in Council and community life and we are shocked by this devastating news. A celebration of Ken’s life will […]

The Sad Passing of a Quiet Hero – Ron Tulley

St Ives former Mayor Ron Tulley leaning on a boat

The Council is deeply saddened by the death of Ron Tulley a true community champion, former councillor and Town Mayor. The Council will be flying flags at half mast this week to mark his death and that of deputy Mayor, Councillor Ken Messenger.  Ron’s Funeral will be held in Worthing on Wednesday 4th February 2026 […]

Refurbishment Works Begin at the Cornerstone Library Building

Digital Skills First Floor concept of refurbishment works in the Cornerstone building St Ives Library

Exciting changes are happening at the Cornerstone Library on Gabriel Street, as building and improvement works have commenced. The first phase of work will focus on refurbishing the building’s first floor. The central floor space will continue to house the library’s nonfiction and celebrated art books, but changes will be made to the rooms and […]

Richmond Park Play Park – Phase 1 Now Open!

Play equipment at Richmond Park Carbis Bay

We’re thrilled to announce that the brand-new play park in Richmond Gardens is finally open! A huge thank you to our community for your patience and support throughout the build. There’s still lots to do as we move through the next phases, but we simply couldn’t keep the new equipment under wraps any longer — […]

Things are changing for road users in St Ives….

The traffic flow plan for traffic around St Ives

From the 17th November 2025 there will be a 12-month trial of changes to routes through and around the centre of St Ives. The aim is to try to reduce and improve the flow of traffic through the town centre in an effort to mitigate the conflicts and environmental impact that currently exists. Key proposals […]

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