Helston Town Council

18/06/2026

You're invited to the Mayor of Helston, Nicola Boase's, Barbecue Evening at The Blue Anchor, Helston on Saturday 25th July at 7pm!

The event is being held by the Mayor in support of the Mayor’s Community Fund, which this year is raising funds for the Junior Helston Town Band.

There will be food, a raffle, live music from Akoustek, and a chance to support a brilliant local cause. Tickets are £18.50 per person, which includes food, and are available from the Town Hall.

For tickets or more information, contact: [email protected].

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18/06/2026

FAIRGROUND CAR PARK

Cornwall Council has advised that parking charges at Fairground Car Park will begin on Monday 29th June 2026, with payment machines due to be installed next week.

Helston Town Council is sharing this information so residents and visitors are aware of the changes.

The introduction of charges is a Cornwall Council decision and was not supported by Helston Town Council. The Town Council formally objected to the proposal during the consultation process and raised concerns about the impact on residents, visitors, community wellbeing and the local economy.

Local Cornwall Councillors worked together to challenge the proposal and will continue to seek a review of the arrangements ahead of the next parking order in Spring 2027.

Residents are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new parking charges:

09:00 - 16:00:

Up to 1 hour - No Charge
1 to 2 hours - £1.80
2 to 4 hours - £3.00
24 hours - £4.20
Weekly - £10.20

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

A huge thank you to The Mayor of Helston, Helston Town Council and Helston Town Band for inviting us to join the towns Community Picnic. Coronation Park Helston made sure the sun was shining and it was great to see so many people out to support the town.

11/06/2026

Questions, ideas, or something on your mind about Helston? Come and tell us in person.

Our next Councillors' Surgery takes place on Saturday 20th June, 12pm to 2pm, at the Helston Pride Picnic in Coronation Park, Porthleven Road, Helston TR13 0RA.

Have an informal chat with your Town Councillors, no appointment needed, just drop by.

10/06/2026

🌈 Join us for our annual Helston Pride Picnic! 🌈⁠
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Let's come together to celebrate love, diversity, and community! Everyone is welcome. Bring your own picnic or pick something up at the boating lake.⁠ It's going to be a wonderful day. ⁠
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Saturday 20th June⁠
12pm - 4pm⁠
Coronation Park, Helston⁠
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This event will be a supportive and respectful environment for everyone, especially those who are trans, non-binary or intersex.

05/06/2026

Helston Town Council are very proud to be flying the Pride flag throughout June!

Helston is a town built on community; from Flora Day to the Harvest Fair and Christmas Lights, we’re a town that loves bringing people together and a place where people often feel safe and at home.

Whilst many people do find Helston a safe and welcoming place, we know that isn't the reality yet for many LGBTQIA+ people. Helston's Pride event was created after young Helstonians approached the Council to say they often felt unsafe in the town because of who they are which was really sad to hear. Those conversations led to what is now Helston Pride Picnic, now joyfully in its third year.

Devon & Cornwall Police recently confirmed that sexual orientation was the second most common characteristic targeted in reported hate crimes across the region, which we absolutely cannot stand for as a community. It’s not ok for Helstonians to be targets of crime, hatred or violence because of who they love, how they identify, or how they want to peacefully live their life.

Everyone who is kind and tolerant is welcome here, belongs here, and deserves to feel safe being themselves, which is why we’re flying the Pride flag throughout June.

Everyone is welcome in Helston, and we ask that everyone who visits or lives here extends that same kindness to others. This is a town where people look out for one another, and that includes our LGBTQIA+ neighbours, friends and family 🏳️‍🌈

Coronation Park Helston

04/06/2026

Mayor Nicola Boase would like to warmly invite you to her Mayor's Community Picnic 🍓

Join us on Sunday 14th June from 2pm at the Boating Lake and Coronation Park to celebrate the King's Birthday weekend with your Helston community.

Bring a picnic or get something to eat on the day from The Boating Lake Cafe, and enjoy live music from Helston Town Band and accoustic duo the The Chilyz from 2 - 4pm.

A lovely afternoon out for all the family - we hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

🗓️ Meeting notice: Events Committee meeting, Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 7pm at The Guildhall, Helston, TR13 8ST

The agenda is available via the link below.
Helston Town Council meetings are open to the public, and we welcome residents to observe and get involved in local decision-making.
Members of the public may speak for up to 3 minutes each, with a total of 15 minutes allocated for public participation at each meeting.
If you require a printed copy of the agenda, please request one at least 24 hours ahead of the meeting. You can do this by emailing [email protected], calling 01326 572063 or coming in to see us at The Guildhall. We are open 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays)
Please note: Some agenda items may be confidential and discussed in a closed session at the end of the meeting, in accordance with legal guidelines.
https://www.helston-tc.gov.uk/the-council/minutes-agendas/events-committee/