Porthtowan
Porthtowan lies on the north Atlantic coast about 1.2 miles west of St Agnes. Its name comes from the Cornish words ‘porth’ and ‘tewynn’ to mean Cove of Sand Dunes. Porthtowan has a Blue Flag beach consisting of wide soft white sands and dunes.
Porthtowan owes much of its present day character to its popularity as a local seaside resort in Victorian and Edwardian times when the local populous from Redruth and the surrounding areas went there, particularly on Bank Holidays. Overlooking Porthtowan are the remains of Wheal Towan, one of Cornwall’s most prolific 18th Century copper mines, which provided Ralph Allen Daniell of Trelisick with a fortune estimated at the time as a “guinea a minute” night and day.
Parish Councillors
Pauline Barrow
Anderson Knight
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News from Porthtowan
Job vacancy – Administration & Finance Assistant, with Planning Support
St. Agnes Parish Council is seeking a highly organised, helpful team-player to support our day-to-day administration and finances, and to provide practical support to the Planning Committee. You’ll be the friendly face on our public counter, keep our records accurate...
Job vacancy – Library Assistant & Community Outreach Co-Ordinator
St Agnes Parish Council is seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused individual to join our Library Team to deliver high-quality library services and engaging outreach activities across the Parish; visiting schools, nurseries, youth groups, care homes, and other...
Job vacancy – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Worker
St Agnes Parish Council is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Worker to deliver first class standards of grounds and asset management within the parish. If you are looking for a rewarding job, working in a small cheerful team - we want to hear from you!...
Porthtowan Toilets – New Access System Launching 1st September
🚻 Porthtowan Toilets – New Access System Launching 1st September 🚻 From 1st September, Porthtowan public toilets will move to a new contactless entry system. 💳 50p per use – contactless payment only. 🏡 Parish residents can buy a lifetime access card for just £10*. The...
Parish Youth Project Summer Activities
80th Anniversary VE & VJ Day Celebration Weekend
80th Anniversary VE & VJ Day Celebration Weekend Weekend of 40s & 50s celebration 19th & 20th July 2025 Everyone is encouraged to join the celebrations over this weekend - commemorating the victory and bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of those who...
Community Infrastructure Levy Report
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge that planning authorities (Cornwall Council) can place on new developments in their area. It was introduced on 6 April 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended). CIL is a way for...
3 Councillor vacancies – Blackwater & St. Agnes Wards
THREE PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES 2 IN BLACKWATER AND 1 IN ST. AGNES Do you want to help make decisions for the benefit of your community? Can you represent the range of opinions of local people? If you are over 18 and live or work in the Parish of St Agnes, which...
Annual Parish Meeting, 22nd May 2025
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING All members of the community are invited to this public meeting. Please read the AGENDA Certificate of Recognition 2025 - St Agnes Parish Council recognises that there are many selfless and hardworking people of all ages, who give their time and...
Thank You and Welcome!
Thank You and Welcome! As we begin the new 2025 – 2029 Parish Council term, following the May 2025 local elections, the Council would like to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all the Councillors who chose not to re-stand. Their dedication, time, and...
What does the Parish Council do?
Have you ever wondered what your Parish Council does? You may be surprised to discover how much work St. Agnes Parish Council undertakes, as first tier local government, on behalf of the community it serves. Please click on each of the following links to find out...
Notice of Uncontested Elections
On Friday 4th April 2025 the Returning Officer for the election of Parish Councillors for St Agnes Parish Council reported that the persons whose names appear on the Notice of Uncontested Election were duly elected Parish Councillors for each Ward: St. Agnes Ward...
Parish Council Offices
17 Vicarage Road
St Agnes
Cornwall
TR5 0TL
Tel:
01872 553801
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri, 9am – 12pm