Election to fill town council vacancy

Election to fill town council vacancy

An election date has been announced to elect a new St Ives Town Council member for the authority’s West Ward. If the election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday, 30th April. Nomination papers can only be submitted in person, not later than 4pm on...
Councillors vote against food hall scheme

Councillors vote against food hall scheme

St Ives town councillors have voted not to support a plan to convert Bedford Road Methodist Church to a food court. The scheme would see the building have bench seating in the centre of the floor space, with food stations of different varieties, and a bar, around the...
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...
Local firm to look after town council bins

Local firm to look after town council bins

St Ives Town Council and Star Refuse Collection Services are to work together on waste collection services across public spaces, parks, and gardens. The collaboration will see Star take on responsibility for emptying a number of general waste, recycling, and dog waste...