News

Newquay Town Council continues to deliver key projects and community-focused improvements across the town. We remain committed to keeping residents informed and engaged as work progresses on local services, facilities and upcoming initiatives.

11th February

In Memory of Kevin Towill

Newquay Town Council is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin Towill, Cornwall Councillor for Newquay Porth & Tretherras, following a period of illness.

11th February

Newquay’s Primary Schools Unite Behind New Smartphone-Free Schools Agreement

Newquay Town Council is pleased to announce that seven local schools have now signed a new Smartphone-Free Schools Agreement. This collective commitment marks an important step in supporting children’s focus, wellbeing and online safety across the town.

10th February

New Water Fountain to Be Installed at Watergate Bay

Newquay Town Council is pleased to announce that a new public water refill fountain will be installed at Watergate Bay in the middle of this month.

4th February

Newquay awarded TRIP funding to boost culture, vibrancy and long-term town improvements

Newquay BID and Newquay Town Council are pleased to announce the award of Town Regeneration and Investment Programme (TRIP) funding, which will support a series of cultural and infrastructure projects across the town.

28th January

Newquay prepares bid for UK Town of Culture 2028

Newquay Town Council and Newquay BID are preparing a bid for the UK Town of Culture 2028, working with local partners to highlight Newquay’s growing cultural offer and year-round community activity.

22nd January

Newquay Town Council Approves 2026/27 Budget with Continued Investment in Local Services

Newquay Town Council has approved its 2026/27 budget, focusing on protecting local services, responding to rising costs and delivering the priorities identified by the community through public consultation and the Council’s Corporate Plan.

11th November

Newquay Town Centre Improvements Underway

Newquay Town Council, in partnership with Newquay BID, is investing in a series of improvements on the Killacourt and across the town centre to help create a more welcoming, vibrant and safe environment all year round.

17th October

Statement on closure of Pentire Headland & Chester Road Toilets

Statement on Public Toilet Changes – Environment & Facilities Committee Decision (16 October 2025)