Services We Manage

Concert Hall
We run this fantastic venue in the heart of St Ives. We are currently in the middle of an extensive refurbishment project which means the Hall is closed until spring 2025. Visit our St Ives Guildhall website for updates.

Hiring Rooms at the Guildhall
We also have a range of meeting rooms available for meetings, training, functions, etc.

Weddings
The Guildhall is licensed as a civil ceremony venue and so weddings can be held in the Concert Hall, Council Chamber, Balcony Room or Mayors Parlour.

Grants
The council delivers a community grants fund which is awarded to local organisations, community events, and good causes. It also supports key local organisations with core grant funding.

Footpath Maintenance
On behalf of Cornwall Council, the town council carries out footpath maintenance works on a number of footpaths within the parish of St Ives and parts of the SW coast path. Cornwall Council maintains the others. The Council also commissions street weeding across the parish in the growing season.

The Palemon Best Recreation ground
The Council is managing the recreation ground including the new concrete skate park, play park, games pitch, and managed woodlands.

St Nicholas Chapel
Located on the Island, St Nicholas Chapel is a landmark of the town. The Chapel is supported by volunteers, opening to the public. But can also be hired for Wedding Blessings.

St Leonards Chapel
On Smeatons Pier, is a historic fishermen’s chapel, which can be visited in the Summer months.

Historic Buildings & Monuments
St Ives’ narrow cobbled streets are full of distinctive historic buildings and monuments. Many are owned by the Town Council and, as far as possible, kept as useful buildings to protect their future.

The Council is the curator of an important art collection.

Island Centre
The Island centre offers flexible arts and community space and some commercial accommodation, located near the Island.

Library and Information Service
The Council runs the busy town library, an important community hub.

Tourist information
The town council runs the St Ives Visitor Information Service – based in the Library.  This is a valued service used by visitors to the town and residents alike. Tourist information, accommodation bookings, ticket sales, books, maps and souvenirs – well worth a visit when in St Ives!

St Ives Box Office
Based in St Ives Library & Visitor Information Centre, the box office sells tickets for events at Council venues and from venue partners all across town.

Market House and Commercial Premises
The Council owns and manages the historic market house, providing affordable retail units for local businesses. it also manages commercial space in its other buildings.

Public Benches
The Council is responsible for over 200 public benches throughout the parish. This includes repair and maintenance and memorial benches.

Dog control orders
In response to calls for controls of dogs on a number of beaches and a footpath in the St Ives civil parish. Cornwall Council manages the Dog Control Orders, with the aim of striking a balance for the various beach users.

Regulating Activities on the Seafront
The Town Council is responsible for licensing boat trips and funds enforcement officers to control advertising boards, unauthorised street sellers and fly posters.

CCTV
The Council manages the network of six public CCTV cameras which keep the town centre safe. They are monitored and maintained on a long term contract with Cornwall fire and rescue service.

Seagull advice
Not a statutory duty of the council, but in view of complaints from residents and visitors, the town council has compiled a seagull advice leaflet which may be downloaded.