'Why Helston' Report

Published: 22 Nov 23

Helston Town Council is currently investigating the development of a brand for Helston. As part of these works a 'Why Helston?' Working Party was created and consultation events have been held to the views of the public. As part of these works a 'Why Helston?' Working Party was created and consultation events have been held to the views of the public.

Helston Banking Hub

Published: 18 Oct 23

Cash access UK are coming to the Full Council Meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday 18th October) to give a presentation on the progress of the Helston Banking Hub project. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage anyone with any interest to attend.

Mayor's Secretary Job Vacancy

Published: 17 Oct 23

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our busy admin team as the Mayor’s Secretary and Administrative Assistant. This role includes managing the Mayor’s diary, supporting the Town Clerk’s Office with the administration of the Council and assisting with the organisation of civic events.

Casual Vacancy Town Councillor - North Ward

Published: 28 Sep 23

A Casual Vacancy exists on the Helston Town Council for a Councillor in the North Ward, which is to be filled by co-option. Persons interested in serving as a Town Councillor until the next local council elections in May 2025 are invited to submit an application in writing to the undersigned by noon on Monday 6th November 2023 to the Town Clerk.

Casual Vacancy Town Councillor - North Ward

Published: 7 Aug 23

Notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy exists in the Helston North Ward for a Town Councillor. Requests for an election to fill the vacancy should be made in writing to the Returning Officer of Cornwall Council by 25th August 2023.

Casual Vacancy Town Councillor - North Ward

Published: 31 Jan 23

A Casual Vacancy exists on the Helston Town Council for a Councillor in the North Ward, which is to be filled by co-option. Persons interested in serving as a Town Councillor until the next local council elections in May 2025 are invited to submit an application in writing to the undersigned by noon on Friday 24th February 2023 to the Town Clerk.

Notice of uncontested election

Published: 30 Jan 23

Election of a Town Councillor for Helston Town Council - South Ward. Damien Willey

Helston Town Council Councillor Vacancy

Published: 14 Dec 22

Notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy exists in the Helston North Ward for a Town Councillor. Requests for an election to fill the vacancy should be made in writing to the Returning Officer of Cornwall Council by 9th January 2023

Helston Town Council Councillor Vacancy

Published: 28 Nov 22

Notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy exists in the Helston South Ward for a Town Councillor. Requests for an election to fill the vacancy should be made in writing to the Returning Officer of Cornwall Council by 21st December 2022.

General/Grounds Maintenance Operative Job Vacancy

Published: 21 Jul 22

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Grounds Maintenance Team at Helston Town Council. .

Welcome Back Fund Programme of Events

Published: 18 Feb 22

Welcome Back Fund Programme of Events. A list of upcoming events in February, March and April.

Tree Planting at King George V Play Area

Published: 7 Jan 22

On Wednesday 8th December Helston Town Council’s Ground Maintenance team along with twelve members from Helston Climate Action Group and Forest for Helston volunteers met in King George V Play Area (Coronation Gardens) to plant 380 native mixed deciduous trees as hedgerow and a small spinney.

Helston’s Flood Defence

Published: 20 Dec 21

Be part of Helston’s Flood Defence - find out more here.

Love Helston Photography Competition 2022

Published: 15 Dec 21

Helston Town Council is holding a photography competition to create a community calendar for 2023.

Hospital Cross Development

Published: 15 Sep 21

The Town Council has received notification as a consultee in the planning process for application PA21/07481 for a retail development on land at Hospital Cross.

Week-long closure of Helston minor injury unit

Published: 11 Aug 21

The minor injury unit at Helston will be closed from Wednesday 11th August until 8am on Wednesday 18th August 2021.

King George V Playing Field Improvements

Published: 19 May 21

King George V Playing Fields are the focus for the Council and Helston Climate Action Group who are working to improve urban green spaces by increasing their wildlife value, accessibility and community enjoyment. If you have some ideas for improvements or an interest in becoming involved, contact the Council regeneration@helston-tc.gov.uk

Remembering HRH Prince Philip

Published: 18 Apr 21

A Civic Act of Remembrance for His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was held at the Garden of Remembrance beside the Grylls Monument on Saturday 17th April 2021 at 11am.

Mayor's Christmas Appeal 2020

Published: 2 Feb 21

Thank you very much to all who kindly donated to the Mayor’s Welfare Fund for Helston’s Foodbank Christmas Appeal

Grant for Local Organisations and Charities

Published: 8 Jan 21

Helston Town Council are receiving Grant Applications for review at the next Council Meeting on 18th February 2021. Organisation and Charities wishing to be considered should contact the Town Clerk for application details.

Helston Town Council bids farewell to Town Clerk of 16 years

Published: 17 Dec 20

Helston Town Council bids a fond farewell to Town Clerk, Mr Chris Dawson, who has served the Council as Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer for over 16 years when he retires at the end of this year.

Mayor's Foodbank Christmas Appeal

Published: 8 Dec 20

Are you able to help those less fortunate this Christmas? Helston & the Lizard foodbank operates from the Helston based charity The Mustard Seed, in partnership with The Trussell Trust. This service does not receive any national financial assistance and sadly the need for it continues to rise each year.

YOUR VOTE MATTERS

Published: 3 Dec 20

Helston Residents will go to the polls on 6th May 2021 to have their say at the Local Council Elections. To have the opportunity to vote you must register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Community Response Team Reactivated

Published: 4 Nov 20

The Town Council has re-activated the Community Emergency Response Team so that residents in isolation can call us for assistance with shopping or delivering medical supplies.

Grant for Local Organisations and Charities

Published: 17 Aug 20

Helston Town Council are receiving Grant Applications for review at the next Council Meeting on 17th September. Organisation and Charities wishing to be considered should contact the Town Clerk for application details.

Keep Helston Tidy

Published: 29 Jul 20

Help us keep the town tidy with regular litter picks and weeding of cobbled areas. Once you've subscribed we will send you emails of our forthcoming town tidies and you can join us for one, two or all events if you wish!

GOV.UK/NHS Covid-19 Posters

Published: 23 Jul 20

Download Posters for your Business

A Safer Town Centre as Businesses Re-open

Published: 29 Jun 20

Helston Town Council are working with Cornwall Council and community partners to ensure public safety in Helston, to comply with the social distancing rules as businesses re-open. We want everyone to be confident that Helston Town centre is a safe place and that businesses can recover quickly.

Safe Access in Helston

Published: 4 Jun 20

Helston Town Council are working on plans to find ways of making the Town Centre safe, enabling everyone to comply with social distancing rules as businesses open.

VE DAY CELEBRATION POSTER COMPETITION

Published: 9 Apr 20

COMPETITION CLOSES 4pm FRIDAY 1st MAY

Helston Town Councillor Vacancy

Published: 7 Apr 20

Notice is hereby given that a casual vacancy exists in the Helston North Ward for a Town Councillor. Requests for an election to fill the vacancy should be made in writing to the Returning Officer of Cornwall Council by 29th April 2020.

Trenance Close, Helston

Published: 21 Jan 20

Press Release for abandoned area of tarmac and shrubbery at the top of Trenance Close.

Monument Walk Markets

Published: 2 Jan 20

The next Monument Market will be taking place in April 2020 - date to be confirmed shortly.

Helston Climate Action Plan

Published: 30 Sep 19

Please download our Helston Climate Action Plan here or email admin@helston-tc.gov.uk to have a copy sent to you.

Citizen of the Year 2019

Published: 24 Sep 19

Couple presented with Citizen of the Year Award for rescuing an elderly woman from Helston Boating Lake.

Town Council Seeks Public's Help

Published: 7 Aug 19

The Town Council is seeking proposals on how to use the restricted proceeds of sale from 3 Penrose Road that conform to the 1892 Act of Parliament.

Monument Walk Markets

Published: 5 Aug 19

The next Monument Walk will be taking place on Thursday 8th August 2019

Guided Heritage Tours

Published: 19 Jul 19

Free guided heritage tours took place in Helston every Thursday August to October 2019.

Climate Change and Carbon Neutral Cornwall

Published: 18 Jun 19

*Message from Cornwall Council* After declaring a climate emergency earlier this year the Council are now working on a plan for how to help Cornwall become carbon neutral by 2030.

Helston Citizen of the Year Award 2019

Published: 5 Jun 19

Get your nominations in for Helston's Citizen of the Year Award 2019!

Redruth Road Roundabout Re-planted

Published: 4 Jun 19

Have you noticed the revamped Redruth Road Roundabout…?

Notice of Public Rights

Published: 31 May 19

The notice of public rights and publication of unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return is now available to view.

Annual Town Meeting

Published: 8 Apr 19

All electors for the town of Helston are entitled to attend the town meeting

Flood Defences

Published: 28 Feb 19

Event to share information about future flood defences in Helston

Relay for Life 2019

Published: 28 Jan 19

Watch this space for more information on this exciting event

Monument Walk Market

Published: 18 Jan 19

The Council is proposing holding markets on Monument Walk, would you like a stall?

Boxing Day Road Closure

Published: 21 Dec 18

When the hunt is in town

Town Hall Closure

Published: 21 Dec 18

The office is closed over Christmas

Mayor's Christmas Appeal

Published: 30 Nov 18

The Mayor is hoping that local people will join him in donating to the foodbank this Christmas.

Plastic Free Helston

Published: 22 Nov 18

We are interested in making Helston a plastic free town as part of the Plastic Free Coastlines Campaign.

Information for residents, Christmas events 2018

Published: 16 Nov 18

The Christmas Lights committee has issued information about the road closure.

Community Volunteers

Published: 29 Oct 18

The Council is recruiting volunteers to help in the town during emergencies (flooding/power outages/severe weather etc)

Theft of Plants from Rugby Club Roundabout

Published: 6 Sep 18

We are extremely disappointed to discover that its recent hard work in planting the roundabout outside the rugby club has suffered theft and damage to the planting scheme.

Grant Information

Published: 6 Aug 18

September 2018

Football Golf

Published: 2 Aug 18

Organised by the Mayoress to raise money for the Mayor's fund.

Replacement bench dedicated to Policemen who lost their lives in 1978 storms.

Published: 30 Jul 18

Replacement Bench dedicated to PC Joe Childs and PC Martin Reid

Falmouth Roundabout Revamp

Published: 16 Jul 18

Helston Town Council have revamped the Falmouth Roundabout in partnership with Trevena Cross Nurseries.

Mayor Choosing

Published: 22 May 18

Helston Town Council's Mayor Choosing Ceremony to elect a new Mayor took place of Tuesday 15th May 2018.

Revamped Roundabout

Published: 7 May 18

Helston Town Council have revamped a roundabout in partnership with Trevena Cross Nurseries.

Royal Wedding Party

Published: 17 Apr 18

A party to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Mayor's Christmas Appeal

Published: 12 Dec 17

The Mayor is asking local people to support her and donate to the foodbank for Christmas.

Free Car Parking in Cornwall Council Car Parks in Helston on Saturday 16 December 2017

Published: 8 Dec 17

The Fishermen's Mission Christmas Tree Festival 2017

Published: 5 Dec 17

On display from Wednesday 6th December until Sunday 10th December at Helston Methodist Church Hall, the Fishermen's Mission will be holding their 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Festival. Pop along to support a very worthy cause.

Council of the Year 2017

Published: 17 Nov 17

Helston Town Council has achieved runner-up in the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) 2017 Star Awards.

New Safety Surfacing for Cades Parc Play Area

Published: 13 Oct 17

Check out the new and improved safety surfacing at Cades Parc play area making it look brighter and much more cheerful.

Council Shortlisted for council of the Year Awards

Published: 6 Oct 17

Helston Town Council is one of three councils shortlisted for NALC Council of the Year awards 2017

Helston Town Council Long Listed for Council of the Year 2017

Published: 8 Sep 17

Merchant Navy Day - 3rd September 2017

Published: 1 Sep 17

Town Mayor - Cllr Gillian Geer - and David Barlow retired Merchant Navy Radio Officer and co-founder of the Radio Officer's Association raised the Red Ensign to celebrate Merchant Navy Day on 3rd September 2017.

Jazz and Jambalaya

Published: 24 Aug 17

10th September, 5pm The Blue

Grants Meeting

Published: 17 Aug 17

Twice a year, the Town Council award grants to local organisations. The September grants will be awarded at the Meeting on 21st September 2017

Tenders invited

Published: 16 Aug 17

Tenders are invited to redecorate the Corn Exchange and to refurbish the wooden floors on the ground floor of the Guildhall.

Mayor's Deep South Evening

Published: 16 Aug 17

Want to recreate the Mardi-Gras feel in Helston? Come along to the Mayor's fundraising bash at the Blue on Sunday 10th September.

Electoral Review for Cornwall

Published: 15 Aug 17

At its meeting on 20th July, the Council considered the Boundary Commission's Commission’s proposal of 87 councillors for Cornwall Council from 2021.

Castle Hill Steps

Published: 11 Aug 17

The Town Council's public realm project is nearing completion.

Council agrees unexpected expenditure for Christmas lights

Published: 24 Jul 17

Casual Vacancy - North Ward

Published: 12 May 17

A Casual Vacancy exists on the Helston Town Council for a Councillor in the North Ward, which is to be filled by co-option.

Grylls Monument Walk Project Short-listed for Design Award

Published: 28 Apr 17

The Grylls Monument Walk project has been short-listed for a Civic Voice Design Award 2017. The project is 1 of 4 that has been short-listed in the Public Realm category.

Who are my Councillors?

Published: 14 Feb 17

Helston Wards and Councillors

Park home Residents Information Morning

Published: 1 Feb 17

Feb 8th 10 -12 St Mary's Church Hall. All Welcome

Hanging Basket Tender 2017

Published: 30 Jan 17

Tender's are invited for the supply, installation, watering and removal of 26 hanging baskets in Coinagehall Street (including 8 at the Guildhall).

Porthleven Road will close on Flora Day as usual

Published: 27 Jan 17

The Town Council's Amenities Committee has reconsidered its decision and has now approved the closure of the Porthleven Road on Flora Day 2017.

Helston Town Council has a new Councillor

Published: 5 Jan 17

We are delighted to announce that Councillor Reverend Daniel Reed has been co-opted on to Helston Town Council for Helston North Ward. Councillors and staff look forward to working with him in the future.

CCTV

Published: 20 Dec 16

Ground breaking CCTV project sees local councils working with partners to reduce crime and protect vulnerable people in eight West Cornwall towns

2017/18 Budget Approved

Published: 20 Dec 16

The Town Council’s 2017/18 budget was approved at the Full Council meeting on 15th December 2016. Members ratified the budget as recommended by the Policy, Finance & Resources Committee and set a Precept (the sum included on Council Tax bills) of £352,740. The effect is a 3.05% increase to a Band D property.

Footpaths Society Walk

Published: 15 Dec 16

Helston and District Footpaths Society have published their new programme of walks

Tenders Invited

Published: 14 Dec 16

Cleaning of public conveniences

New Bench at Trengrouse Way

Published: 13 Dec 16

A replacement bench has been installed at the top of Trengrouse Way by Helston Town Council.

Security at Helston Boating Lake on Flora Day 2017

Published: 25 Nov 16

Please see the attached poster which is seeking funding to help look after our swans on Flora Day.

Fishermen's Mission Christmas Tree Festival

Published: 22 Nov 16

Helston Town Council's tree was one of 50 decorated Christmas Trees on display.

Casual Vacancy

Published: 18 Nov 16

There is a vacancy on Helston Town Council

Helston & the Lizard Works Project Wins Runner-up in National Competition

Published: 24 Oct 16

Helston Town Council's unique Helston & the Lizard Works project was awarded runner-up in the National Association of Local Councils' 2016 Star Awards.

Council up for prestigious award

Published: 14 Oct 16

A joint project between Helston Town Council and the Helston Lizard Works has won national recognition

Flood Alleviation Scheme consultation

Published: 10 Oct 16

Old Cattle Market 1400 - 2000 Tuesday 18th October 2016

Helston Old Cornwall Society

Published: 2 Sep 16

Meets every first Wednesday in winter

Grylls Monument

Published: 18 Aug 16

Work is now complete on the Grylls Monument

ARK Meetings

Published: 11 Aug 16

Meet friends for coffee!

Grant Applications

Published: 2 Aug 16

Forms are now available for the September Grant Meeting

Civic Sunday

Published: 6 Jul 16

This Sunday, 10th at 2.30pm in the Methodist Church

Green School Reunion

Published: 5 Jul 16

An event for pupils and staff of Penrose Road School

Youth Engagement Evening

Published: 24 Jun 16

Groups of local children visit the Council Chambers

Night of Neon

Published: 21 Jun 16

Cornwall Hospice Care’s Night of Neon fun run returns to Flambards theme park in Helston on Saturday 8th October and registration is now open for this exciting new 1 ½ or 3 mile fun run with a difference.

Celebrate the restoration of the Grylls Monument

Published: 10 Jun 16

It's party time on 16th July 2016

Public Talks about Humphrey Millet Grylls

Published: 6 Jun 16

Informing the public about the Grylls Monument

Bulwark Building Plan

Published: 18 May 16

There is a drop-in event at the Cattle Market Helston on 23rd May

Mayor Choosing

Published: 18 May 16

Councillor Gillian Geer becomes Mayor

Swim Trelissick

Published: 17 May 16

Open water swim in aid of charity

The Mayoral Consorts of Helston

Published: 16 May 16

Now available

Flora Day 2016

Published: 27 Apr 16

Press Release from the Flora Day Association

Flora Day Greenery

Published: 27 Apr 16

Greenery collection and disposal

Mayoress's Crossword

Published: 26 Apr 16

Here are the answers to the crossword. The lucky winner was Ms Maria Beecham.

Community Education Officer

Published: 26 Apr 16

The Town Council is currently employing a part-time fixed term Community Education Officer entirely funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund Grant

Police Warning

Published: 22 Apr 16

Police are warning retailers about thefts from tills

New Sergeant-at Mace

Published: 22 Apr 16

Mrs Amanda Boxer has been appointed as the new Sergeant-at-Mace for Helston

Council Staff Fundraiser

Published: 6 Apr 16

Helston Town Council Office staff ran in the Race for Life on 15th May in Falmouth

Scam alert

Published: 17 Mar 16

Council Tax re-rate scam

Helston Community Information Day

Published: 16 Mar 16

30th March, The Clies

Citizen of the Year

Published: 9 Mar 16

Nominations invited

Dog Chipping

Published: 8 Mar 16

It will be obligatory to get your dog micro-chipped from 6th April.

Helston WW1 Heritage Project

Published: 8 Mar 16

Consultation Period

Town Meeting

Published: 8 Mar 16

Methodist Hall 14th April

Dementia Carers Events

Published: 25 Feb 16

Tommy on Tour and WRAD events in the South West

Cornish in the Community

Published: 25 Feb 16

Learn a bit about Kernewek!

Free Central Heating

Published: 24 Feb 16

Some homes in Cornwall could be eligible for free central heating

Mayoress's Crossword

Published: 22 Feb 16

The Connections Crossword is now available from the Guildhall for £1.00

Grant Awards

Published: 18 Feb 16

Helston Council awards grants to local good causes

Grant Applications Invited

Published: 20 Jan 16

A GRANT MEETING is scheduled for 7.15 p.m. on Thursday 18th February 2016 in The Guildhall.

New Councillor

Published: 12 Jan 16

Our newest Councillor is Paul Williams

CAST secures Arts Council grant

Published: 8 Jan 16

CAST, working together with other west Cornwall Arts organisations, has secured a £500,000 Arts Council grant.

Mayoress' Teaparty

Published: 21 Dec 15

On Sunday, the Mayoress hosted a tea-party for former consorts

Christmas Donation

Published: 18 Dec 15

The Mayor has handed a cheque for £1070 to the foodbank

Street Lights Out on Meneage Road

Published: 18 Dec 15

Electrical supply problems are blamed for the streetlights being out on Meneage Road and the neighbouring Naval Estate

New Deputy Mayor

Published: 11 Dec 15

Councillor Gillian Geer has been elected Deputy Mayor

New Councillor

Published: 11 Dec 15

Tim Grattan-Kane is the latest recruit to the Council

Lantern Parade

Published: 8 Dec 15

This Friday evening there will be a lantern parade through the streets of Helston

Mayoress's Crossword

Published: 2 Dec 15

Here are the answers to the Mayoress's November Crossword. The connection was "ball" and the winner was Brenda Bolton.

Casual Vacancy

Published: 18 Nov 15

Would you like to join the council and make a difference to your town?

Councillor Dave Potter

Published: 18 Nov 15

We are pleased to announce the election of Mr Dave Potter as a representative for the West Ward

Election

Published: 12 Nov 15

Cast your vote on 12th November at the Old Cattle Market

Let's go Monumental

Published: 11 Nov 15

Designs have been drawn up for the improvements to the Monument and Bowling Club Pavilion

Remembrance Parade

Published: 11 Nov 15

There was an excellent turnout for this year's Remembrance Sunday Parade, led by Helston Town Band.

Support given by Mayor’s Fund

Published: 20 Oct 15

The Mayor and Mayoress have been busy raising funds for the Mayor’s Fund.

Helston Town Council grants Citizen’s Awards

Published: 20 Oct 15

During this year’s Civic Sunday in June, the Mayor presented two awards.