On Thursday 1st May 2025, there will be local elections across Cornwall for 87 electoral divisions, including Cornwall Council and all Parish and Town Councils. In the Parish of St Ives, there will be two Cornwall Councillor Divisions, St Ives East and Lelant & Carbis Bay. There will also be elections for 16 seats on St Ives Town Council, covering the wards of Halsetown, Lelant, St Ives East & Carbis Bay and St Ives West.
Cornwall Council manage the elections process and more information, including the Election Timetable can be found on their website here.
Have you ever considered becoming a Town Councillor?
Would you like to make a difference in your community? All kinds of people can become great councillors so don’t be put off if you think you’re too young or old or don’t have enough experience. Find out more about becoming a St Ives Town Councillor. Closing date for nominations is 4pm on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Are you registered to vote?
You must be on the electoral register (also known as the electoral roll) to be able to vote at an election. You can register online or by completing a paper form and you will need to be over 18 and have your National Insurance number. If you are already registered, you do not need to apply again, unless your details have recently changed.
The deadline to register to vote in this election is Friday 11 April 2025.
Register to vote online: You can register to vote online via the government website. The online application takes 5 minutes to complete.
Register to vote by paper : If you need a paper form, please contact Cornwall Council via the details below.
Electoral Services
Cornwall Council
4S County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
0300 1231 115
voter.registration@cornwall.gov.uk
