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June 2026
The FIFA World Cup is here, and there’s no better place to soak up the atmosphere than in St Ives’ pubs and bars….
June 2026

St Ives Harbour came alive on Saturday 30th May as hundreds of residents and visitors gathered for the return of Boats in the Bay, a…

Discover St Ives

Your gateway to everything our town has to offer. The official website for St Ives, working in partnership, St Ives Tourism Association & BID  showcase the best of our town. 

St Ives Gold Card

 

Unlock exclusive benefits and discounts with the St Ives Gold Card – your key to special offers at local businesses, attractions, and more.

2026 Annual General Meeting

On the 17th of June we held our Annual General Meeting. Below you’ll find the meeting minutes, the Chairman’s Report, and the presentation shared with members on the night.

St Ives BID 3 Business Plan

Check out the St Ives BID 3 Business Plan to see our vision for the town’s future and the exciting initiatives designed to support local businesses and enhance the visitor experience.

St Ives Business Index

Explore the charm of visiting St Ives, from independent art galleries and bookstores to fashion boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars – something for everyone!

Projects

The St Ives BID are constantly running projects in the town. Click below if you would like to see what we have going on at the moment.

Latest News

The BID Team have their collective fingers on the pulse in St Ives. Click below to see what happening.

Sustainable St Ives

One of our long term project goals is making St Ives a sustainable tourist destination. Click below if you what to find out how we are aiming to do this.

Contact Us

Click below to get in touch with the BID team. Or for information on who to contact about what in Cornwall!

BID Projects

Current Project

St Ives BID – Investing in our town

Completed Project

Theme 3 Supporting Business

Completed Project

Theme 2 Marketing & Events

Current Project

Launching the next chapter of our community’s golden opportunity.

Completed Project

We’re excited to announce that planning is already underway for an even bigger and better event in 2026!

Completed Project

It may feel early, but preparations are already in full swing for one of St Ives’ biggest and most anticipated events —

Contacts and Report It

Hate Crime

If you or someone else is in danger, injured or offenders are nearby, ring 999. In a non-emergency please call 101. You can also text 67101 or email: 101@dc.police.uk If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have any speech impairment, in an emergency dial Minicom/Textphone 18001. If it is not an emergency, dial 18001 101.

STREET TRADERS

Phone Cornwall Council Licensing team on 0300 1234 212 or get in touch with them via licensing@cornwall.co.uk to report any issues regarding street traders licensing.

SAFEGUARDING CHILD/YOUNG PERSON

The Multi-Agency Referral Unit (MARU) provides a multi-disciplinary response to concerns about the welfare or safety of a child or young person in line with statutory guidance from Our Safeguarding Children Partnership for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

If you have immediate concerns or are worried about a child or young person’s safety please telephone the MARU on 0300 123 1116.

STREET LIGHTING

This can be used for street lights / lamps not working, illuminated street signs not working, traffic lights not working, illuminated bollards not working.

Cornwall Council – report it online.

STREET PERFORMERS

Phone 0300 1234 212 to report any problems with street performers. See the link below for the Cornwall Council Street Performers guide

FLY TIPPING/ILLEGAL DUMPING

This report form can only be used for fly tipping incidents on public land, for instance on a highway, pavement or public open space. For fly tipping on private land, or privately-owned land, please contact 0300 1234 141 to pass the details to the team for further investigation.

Begging

Report to police via 101, or via Shopwatch

NOISE NUISANCE

Neighbour noise (e.g. loud music, barking dogs) can constitute a statutory nuisance if this causes an unreasonable interference to the use and enjoyment of your home. Visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/noise for further details, including how to make a complaint to the Cornwall Council’s Community Protection 4 team.

Telephone 0300 1234 212

For more information on how to contact BID please go to our Contact Us page:

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