The latest plans for improvements to the Malakoff open space area in St Ives has been published for statutory consultation .

The scheme is being funded by the St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy which aims to reduce the impact of vehicles on St Ives and introduce measures that encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport. It is being delivered by Cornwall Council in partnership with the St Ives Town Deal Board.

The Malakoff scheme is due to be implemented in two phases:

• Phase 1: introduction of a new bus layby and amended footpath.
• Phase 2: provision of a new bus shelter, seating, paving and landscaping to enhance the existing location.

Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Economy, said: “It’s good to see another phase of the St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy progressing. The strategy has attracted strong engagement over the past couple of years and I urge local people and businesses to keep feeding back your thoughts and priorities, we are listening.”

The statutory consultation, which is being led by Cormac in partnership with the St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy project team, is focusing on the first phase of the scheme which involves changes to the road network. Feedback will be used to inform the final design for the first phase.

Details of the Phase 1 plans, including maps and drawings, are available to view on Cornwall Council’s website .

To take part in the three week consultation  please visit the transport consultation section on Cornwall Council’s website : www.cornwall.gov.uk/TrafficConsult. Responses can also be provided via email at [email protected].

Subject to the results of the consultation, work on implementing the first phase is currently scheduled to begin in March 2025.

Information about the consultation, and the wider St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy, is also available on the Let’s Talk Cornwall site : https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/st-ives-town-deal-low-carbon-transport

Work on the remaining elements of the scheme, which are located within private land and do not require further statutory consultation, are currently scheduled to take place begin in April 2025. These include the improvements to the Gardens and additional seating areas.