Town Council agrees 4.99% precept rise

Town Council agrees 4.99% precept rise

St Ives Town Council has set its precept — that’s its share of residents’ council tax bills — for the financial year 2026/27. The council’s expenditure for the year has been agreed at £2,582,501, with the precept (paid for as part of council tax...
Clarity sought on Cornwall Growth Funding

Clarity sought on Cornwall Growth Funding

Cornwall Council’s leader has written to the prime minister asking for urgent clarity on whether Cornwall will continue to receive Local Growth Funding after March 2026. Cornwall Council leader Leigh Frost The letter comes in response to recent announcements...
Council offers practical advice as cost of living rises

Council offers practical advice as cost of living rises

As the cost of living increases nationally, Cornwall Council has pulled together information about a wide range of help and support available to residents. The ‘I’m worried about money’ webpage on the Council’s website includes information and links to support...

Leisure Centre re-opens as finance package is agreed

St Ives Leisure Centre has re-opened for the first time since lockdown started, after a supplier relief package was agreed by Cornwall Council. The funding has allowed operator GLL to open St Ives and seven other venues. In addition, the council has stepped in with...
Financial support for the cultural and creative sector

Financial support for the cultural and creative sector

The Leach Pottery is among the Cornish organisations to have benefited from Cornwall Council support. Photo: Matthew Tyas/Leach Pottery Cornwall Council is bringing forward £687,000 of planned financial support for Cornwall’s cultural and creative sector to help...