Welcome to St Austell Bay Parish Council

Our parish council is relatively new, having been formed in 2009 when Cornwall became a unitary authority. There are three wards, Charlestown, Duporth and Porthpean and Trenarren, represented by 9 councillors. The council usually meets on the third Thursday of each month in The Pattern Hall, Foundry Parc, Charlestown. Members of the public are very welcome to attend our meetings and are given an opportunity to speak.

Latest News

The Litter List

Published: 27 Aug 24

Do you know how long it takes for litter to decompose? Read More...

Planning Applications

Published: 5 Aug 24

The parish council does not meet in August so has adopted a protocol for dealing with planning applications that cannot wait until the 5 September meeting Read More...

Carbon Footprint

Published: 4 Jul 24

Find out the carbon footprint for our parish Read More...

80th Anniversary of D-Day

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Published: 10 Jun 24

The Parish Council felt honoured to take part in the national beacon lighting ceremonies. Here is long term Charlestown Resident and former parish councillor Malcolm Neill lighting our beacon. Read More...

Pattern Hall Post Office Outreach

Published: 29 May 24

The time is changing for the Holmbush Post Office Outreach Read More...

Annual Report

Published: 21 May 24

Find out what has happened in the parish in the last 12 months Read More...

Historical Interpretation in Charlestown

Published: 21 May 24

If you are visiting Charlestown, why not check out our QR boards which give an insight into the history of the village Read More...

Another defibrillator for the parish

Another defibrillator for the parish

Published: 25 Apr 24

The Parish Council is pleased to have funded another defibrillator - this time outside The Pattern Hall. Thanks to our friends at Duchy Defibrillators for another great installation. Read More...