Falmouth Town Council, UK

28/08/2026

📢 August Bank Holiday Opening Times

Falmouth Town Council offices, including the Town Council Information Services, will be closed on Saturday 29, Sunday 30 and Monday 31 August.

The Bank Holiday opening times for Falmouth Library, Falmouth Art Gallery and the Princess Pavilion are below.

🌳 Kimberley Park is open all weekend, as usual.

Wishing all our residents and visitors a very happy bank holiday weekend. ☀️🌊🍦

28/08/2026

🌦️ The Town Mayor’s Tide Race is still going ahead this Sunday! 🏖️

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at Maenporth Beach for this year’s Tide Race.

The event is still going ahead as planned, but please come prepared for sun or showers!

📅 Sunday 30 August
📍 Maenporth Beach
⏰ 12pm-4pm (digging starts at 2pm)

Please check conditions on the day and dress appropriately, and keep an eye on our socials for any further updates.

Don't forget your spade!

See you on the beach! 🏖️

24/08/2026

🌊 Can you beat the tide?

The Town Mayor is getting Tide Race ready… and now it’s your turn!

Join us at Maenporth Beach this Sunday 30 August for the Town Mayor’s Tide Race, raising funds for Pendennis Leisure and their efforts to secure a new swimming pool for Falmouth.

🏖️ Build a show-stopping sandcastle – or simply the biggest sand mound you can – and see if your creation can beat the incoming tide!

📅 Sunday 30 August 2026
📍 Maenporth Beach, Falmouth
⏰ 12pm–6pm, with digging starting at 2.00pm
🏆 Prizes for Adult and Junior categories
💰 Suggested donation: Adults £5 | Children £2.50

Bring your friends and family, and please bring your own digging equipment.

📞 To book in advance, call 01326 315559 for card payments or visit Falmouth Town Council, The Moor, TR11 3QA. You can also book on the day.

All proceeds will support Pendennis Leisure.

**If the weather forecast is unfavourable, we will make a decision at 4pm on Friday 28 August as to whether the Tide Race will go ahead. We will announce the decision on our website and on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. **

Who’s ready to take on the tide? 🌊🏰

21/08/2026

📢 August Councillor Surgery

Got a local issue or question? Drop in and speak directly with your Councillors.

🗓️Friday 28 August 2026, 10am - 12pm in the Council Chamber, Passmore Edwards Municipal Building, The Moor, TR11 2RT.

Meet Councillor Sam Carmichael & Councillor Dean Evans (CC) BEM.

For more information, please click on the link in the comments below.

21/08/2026

📢 We’re hiring! Digital Innovation Officer

Are you interested in a role where creativity meets community? Falmouth Art Gallery is looking for a Digital Innovation Officer to join our Cultural Services team.

You’ll help shape how the Gallery connects with artists and audiences online, managing digital platforms, creating engaging content and developing creative campaigns.

Application pack and full details can be found by clicking on the link in our bio.

📍 Full-time, office based, 37 hours per week
📅 Fixed term to March 2028 (Arts Council England funded)

Application packs available by clicking on the link in our bio. CVs will not be accepted.

Apply by midnight, Sunday 6 September 2026

18/08/2026

Please take a few minutes to complete Safer Cornwall’s 2026 Have Your Say Survey and share your views on crime and anti-social behaviour in Cornwall by 31 August. See post below for more details.

📢 Have Your Say on Crime and Community Safety in Cornwall
Your experiences and views matter. Safer Cornwall is asking residents to complete their anonymous Community Safety Survey 2026.
The survey covers a range of important issues, including:
✅ Crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB)
✅ How safe you feel during the day and at night
✅ Domestic abuse
✅ Hate crime and hate incidents
✅ Whether you have witnessed crime in your local area
✅ Community safety concerns that affect your daily life

By taking part, you'll help local agencies better understand the issues affecting our communities and shape future priorities and support services.
🕒 The survey is completely anonymous and takes around 10-15 minutes to complete.
📱 Scan the QR code below or visit:
https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/safer-cornwall-have-your-say

Please consider taking part and help make a safer place for everyone. Feel free to share this post to help reach more people. 💙
Devon & Cornwall Police Cornwall Council

18/08/2026

📢 There is a Council Committee meeting being held on Monday 24 August 2026.

🏡Planning & Licensing Committee Meeting -⏰6:00pm, Atherton Suite, Falmouth Town Council Offices, The Moor, TR11 3QA.

All are welcome to attend in person and stay informed on local planning decisions. Our reception will be open to assist you on your arrival.

To view the agendas and for more details, please visit our website (link in the comments below 👇)

14/08/2026

A short VJ Day Commemoration Service will be held in the Memorial Garden at Kimberley Park tomorrow, Saturday 15 August, at 10.45am.

The service will be conducted by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Geoff Davis, and will include the laying of wreaths by representatives of the Lieutenancy, Falmouth Town Council, the Military, Falmouth Royal Naval Association and Balaena Falmouth.

Everyone is welcome to join us in remembrance.

14/08/2026

🗳️ Falmouth Town Council By-election Results

The results are in for the Arwenack and Penwerris Ward by-elections, held yesterday, Thursday 13 August.

Arwenack Ward
Cllr Tessa Farthing - Green Party
Elected

Penwerris Ward
Cllr Louise Coley - Labour Party
Elected

Falmouth Town Council welcomes our two newly elected Councillors and looks forward to working with them.

The by-elections were administered by Cornwall Council.

The official Declaration of Results of Poll for Arwenack Ward can be viewed here:https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/dqqlpe1l/declaration-of-result-of-poll-falmouth-town-council-arwenack-ward-13-august-2026.pdf

The official Declaration of Results of Poll for Penwerris Ward can be viewed here:
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/4ykdbc0b/declaration-of-result-of-poll-falmouth-town-council-penwerris-ward-13-august-2026.pdf

13/08/2026

🗳️ Falmouth Town Council by-elections are taking place today in Arwenack and Penwerris wards.

If you are eligible to vote in either ward, remember to cast your vote today.

Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm.

📍 Check your poll card for details of where to vote.

🪪 If you are voting in person, remember to bring an accepted form of photo ID.
Check which forms of photo ID are accepted:
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

The elections are being administered by Cornwall Council.

Polls close at 10pm.