The Beacon

Mount Hawke Ward: Councillor Vacancy There is currently a vacancy for a parish councillor in the Mount Hawke Ward. An election was called in September, but the nomination deadline passed on 11 September with no nominations received, so the seat remains empty. A formal Notice of Vacancy was then issued on 22 September. If ten […]

Although the WI does not meet in August, we have still been busy. Our coffee morning in the Square raised £450 for the St Agnes Parishwide Defibrillator Network. It was a lovely sunny morning and well attended, with a popular tombola, craft items for sale and delicious homemade cakes to enjoy. Diane Rodda collected the […]

There’s a change of season in the air and after a successful summer fete we’re now looking forward to the autumn and winter events described below. If anyone would like to add their own event, the village hall is free for local non-commercial use – just contact Andy to book. We’re delighted to report that […]

Wasson! Busy busy So with the schools back I think it’s safe to say that silly season is over now 🙂 and you would think that with the end of summer, the parish events diary would be calming down now but if anything there’s more going on in September / October than last month (at […]

Administration and Finance Role The council are looking to hire a part-time Administration & Finance Assistant with Planning Support, working 30 hours per week on a permanent contract. The role involves providing friendly, customer-facing support at the public counter, handling calls and emails, maintaining accurate records, assisting with invoices and financial administration, and supporting the […]

Thousands of people lined the streets of St Agnes on Saturday 1st August as the village came together for the 62nd St Agnes Carnival, celebrating another unforgettable evening of colour, creativity and community spirit. Months of planning and preparation culminated in a spectacular procession featuring an incredible array of floats, walking groups, musicians and performers. […]

A video of Ben Jackson answering some questions about the Love St Agnes website.

Notice of Election: Mount Hawke Ward A Notice of Election has been published for one St Agnes Parish Council – Mount Hawke Ward councillor, with nominations due by 24 July and, if contested, polling taking place on 20 August 2026. Read more Forest for Cornwall Small Projects & Community Fund The Forest for Cornwall Small […]

The countdown is almost over! This Saturday sees the welcome return of St Agnes Carnival, now in its 62nd year. Every year we’re amazed by the creativity, imagination and hard work that go into our incredible carnival floats, and we’re sure this year’s procession will be just as spectacular. Expect the streets of St Agnes to come […]

Happy 30th Birthday, RSPCA Cornwall Branch! Poppy from the RSPCA Cornwall Branch came to talk to us about the charity’s work. This organisation is a self-funded rehabilitation and rehoming centre, relying on the kindness of the local community to give animals in need a second chance. Every year, the branch cares for hundreds of cats […]