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
Natural Catchment Plan drop-in session for local stakeholders
SWW Director of Natural Resources invites local stakeholders to a drop-in session to discuss the Natural Catchment Management Plan (NCMP) being developed for the St Agnes & Trevaunance Streams Catchment. The session will be held at The Miners & Mechanics'...
Annual Parish Meeting: Monday 22nd April
Please do join us at the Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 22nd April, 6:30pm at the St. Agnes MMI building. The event agenda can be found here.
Statement of Persons Nominated
Due to no nominations being received at this time, a fresh election date will be announced in due course. If you are interested in standing for election, please contact the Parish Council office and speak to the Clerk.
Community Infrastructure Levy Report 23/24
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge which allows planning authorities (Cornwall Council) to charge development to fund infrastructure which addresses the cumulative impact of development. It came into force on 6 April 2010 through the Community...
Notice of Election
An election is to be held for ONE Councillor. If the election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024. Nomination papers can be obtained either from the Parish Council Clerk, or from the Deputy Returning Officer at Cornwall Council...
New Councillor for Porthtowan!
Congratulations to Toby Wright, who has been elected uncontested as a Councillor representing the Porthtowan ward. The Council has now filled its vacancies.
Want action in Porthtowan??
Porthtowan needs you! There is a vacancy to represent the community of Porthtowan as a Parish Councillor. By coming forward to serve, you can help shape the discussion and decision-making around aspects affecting the village and the wider parish. Becoming a Parish...
Call for candidates
Become a decision-maker on behalf of your local community! We need candidates to come forward to fill the Councillor vacancies in Mount Hawke and Porthtowan. Deadline for candidate papers to be submitted is 22nd March IN PERSON to County Hall. The form can be obtained...
Your opportunity to become a Councillor!
Following the request by electors in both Mount Hawke and Porthtowan wards, we have been informed by Cornwall Council that the two Councillor vacancies will be filled by the election process. You have until 4pm on Friday 11th February to submit a completed nomination...
Uncontested Results for Porthtowan, Mount Hawke and Blackwater & Wheal Rose Wards
Welcome to our new members! Attached are the details of those who will be joining us.... Notice of uncontested election - St Agnes PC - Porthtowan Ward - 21 October 2021 Notice of uncontested election - St Agnes PC - Mount Hawke Ward - 21 October 2021 Notice of...
Important Lifeguard Cover Update From the RNLI
We have been informed of the following by the RNLI: From 27th September, lifeguard cover stopped at Trevaunance Cove beach. Chapel Porth beach now has weekend cover, plus full cover for every day during October half term, until 1st November. Porthtowan beach will...
Community Litter Picks! Saturday 17th October 2020
Please see individual links to posters about your area for more information... Litter pick poster 17.10.20 Porthtowan Litter Pick poster 17.10.20 Blackwater Litter pick poster 17.10.20 Mithian Litter Pick poster 17.10.20 Mount Hawke Litter pick poster 17.10.20 St....
Parish Council Offices
17 Vicarage Road
St Agnes
Cornwall
TR5 0TL
Tel:
01872 553801
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