St Ives Town Council Cornwall

03/11/2026

Free drop in coding sessions families.
Come along to Tech Cornwall's Tech Jam on Saturday 14 November 10am-2pm at St Ives Library.

Cornwall Tech Jam at St Ives Library! 🤖

Looking for something fun and creative for children and young people? Cornwall Tech Jam is coming to St Ives Library!

Explore the world of coding, circuits, gadgets and technology in this free, hands-on session. All abilities are welcome, with equipment provided.

📅 Saturday 14th November
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 St Ives Library, Gabriel Street
👧 Ages 7+
🎟️ Free entry – no booking required!

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

St Ives Library is pleased to provide the venue for this fantastic community event. Come along and give coding a go!

03/11/2026

New Digital Buddy Workshops start on Friday 6 November at 1pm
Alternatively, you can make an appointment for a 121 session between 10-1pm

Would you like to feel more confident using technology? Need a little help getting to grips with your phone, apps or online services?

Our wonderful volunteer Andrew, your friendly Digital Buddy, is hosting a series of free digital skills workshops at St Ives Library this November!

Whether you're a complete beginner or just want to brush up on your skills, come along, learn something new and build your confidence in a friendly, relaxed environment.

📅 NOVEMBER WORKSHOPS 1-2pm
🔐 Friday 6 November – Password Safety- Learn how to keep your passwords safe and protect yourself online.
📲 Friday 13 November – Downloading & Logging Onto Apps- Get to grips with downloading apps and accessing your accounts.
🏥 Friday 20 November – How to Book Health Appointments- Learn how to use online services to book health appointments.
🏦 Friday 27 November – Managing Your Money Online- Build confidence using online banking safely.

📍 St Ives Library
👥 Just 6 places available per session!

Spaces are limited, so please get in touch with St Ives Library to book your place.

💡 Prefer to learn at your own pace? You can also explore free online digital skills courses and guides here: https://www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-subjects

Come along, ask questions and let Andrew help you feel more confident online.

02/11/2026

The 5th November Community & Environment Committee Agenda is available on our website via the link below:

https://stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/council-meetings-this-year/

All are welcome to attend, room capacity dependent.

02/11/2026

The 5th November Facilities Committee Agenda is available on our website via the link below:

https://stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/council-meetings-this-year/

All are welcome to attend, room capacity dependent.

02/11/2026

We would like to remind you of the Remembrance Services taking place in St Ives and Lelant this Sunday 8th November, plus details of the temporary road closures.

The following roads will be closed on the Sunday 8th November, between 10am and 12.00pm.

St Ives:
Street An Pol
Tregenna Place
High Street
St Andrews Street

Lelant:
No road closures

More details on the road closures can be found at https://one.network



Photo credit: Ian Mayou Photography for Cornwall News Images

01/11/2026

🗓 Weekly Highlights - w/b 2nd November

To find out more about the Town Council's spaces, go to:
stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/our-buildings

If you're interested in booking one of our spaces, go to:
venuehire.scribeaccounts.com/St-Ives-Town-Council

For bookable events and activities, go to:
stives.ticketsolve.com/shows

Penwith Community Area Partnership St Ives Library Visit St Ives

30/10/2026

Free webinars for parents and carers

30/10/2026

Council Council’s survey closes on Sunday 1 November

Which Cornwall Council services matter most to you?

Think about the services you or your family use, or the things that make a difference to your local area.

It could be support for children and families, housing, waste and recycling, roads, libraries, the environment, support for older or disabled people, or something else.

We want to understand what people value most, so we can make informed choices about where to focus in the year ahead.

Share your views in the Let’s Talk About Cornwall survey.

The survey closes at midnight on Sunday, November 1.

30/10/2026

Secondary School deadline - 31 October 2026

Don't miss the deadline. Apply for your child's secondary school place by Saturday, October 31.

Apply before the deadline for the best chance of getting your preferred place.

The closing date for primary applications is January 15, 2027.

30/10/2026

Funding Opportunity

Looking for funding for your community project?

This week's Transformation Cornwall Funding Update is here, bringing you 14 funding opportunities for charities, churches, CICs, community groups and other organisations across Cornwall.

This week's highlights include:

Up to £50,000 for essential church building repairs.

Up to £2,500 for charities supporting people facing homelessness.

Up to £30,000 for community-led heritage projects.

Funding opportunities for music, arts, literacy, employment skills and more.

With several application deadlines approaching in November, now is a great time to explore what's available!

Find out more and explore the latest funding opportunities here:
https://www.transformation-cornwall.org.uk/our-grants-list

Please share with any local organisations that could benefit.