The first phase of the Malakoff open space scheme was also successfully completed during 2025, with work now taking place to deliver the second phase .

The work at Malakoff includes the construction of a new bespoke bus shelter, together with new granite paving, bespoke granite planters and benches, new street furniture, a new millwheel feature and lighting.  The second phase is due to be finished before the Summer.

Once these works have been completed, the iconic Epidauros II Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture, currently on display at a temporary home at the Penwith Gallery, will be returned and both the footway and the carriageway will be resurfaced.

You can find out more about the Malakoff scheme here

Works to provide new signs and landscaping around Tempest Roundabout near Lelant began in January 2026. While the impact of the storms created some delays, the scheme is due to be completed within the next few weeks.

The designs for Higher Stennack, Stennack, Royal Square and the Low Travel Environment are well developed, however some aspects need to await the results of the ETRO before being finalised.

Due to the seasonal restrictions on roadworks in St Ives, Cornwall Council with CORMAC are currently considering the priority with a focus likely around Royal Square and Tregenna Place for Autumn 2026.  

Changes to road layout at Tregenna Hill and Park Avenue

The trial of the new road layout was introduced in November 2025.

The changes mean that only buses, cyclists and emergency services (including lifeboat crews on active duty) are permitted to drive northbound down Tregenna Hill from The Terrace. All traffic can still drive southbound up Tregenna Hill.

The aim of the new layout, which has been implemented via an ‘Experimental Traffic Regulation Order’ (ETRO), is to improve general traffic flow resulting in a safer space for all users in and around Library Corner.

The general removal of northbound traffic down Tregenna Hill is helping to reduce delays, impact and congestion created by vehicles having to navigate past each other in a highly constrained space.  The changes have also made it easier for buses, lorries and other large vehicles to get around the narrow points and corners along the route. 

Other measures introduced as part of this trial include making Albert Road one-way inbound, improving the flow of traffic and reducing traffic congestion and delays, introducing an entry restriction on the western end of Dove Street and a mandatory left turn at Street-an-pol.  There is also no right turn at the bottom of Bedford Road.

The direction of the existing one-way at Park Avenue has also been reversed, allowing inbound traffic only towards Bullans Lane and the Doctors surgery.  This is helping to keep traffic moving along this route, reducing the numbers of queuing stationary vehicles.

New signs were installed at key roads and junctions informing drivers of the changes and new restrictions and providing details of alternative routes into and out of St Ives.

The use of an ETRO means that Cornwall Council as Highways Authority can make modifications throughout the trial period, responding agilely to specific issues or concerns that are observed.  Since the introduction of the trial concerns from the public over signage and illegally parked cars have been addressed with additional signs and road markings and enforcement action where appropriate.

The project team will be monitoring the highway network during the Easter period to identify any further issues which need to be addressed ahead of the summer period.

The trial will continue until at least November 2026 but could be extended for up to a further six months before a final decision is made.

A specific Tregenna Hill ETRO webpage has been set up on Let’s Talk Cornwall to provide information about the trial and enable people to raise feedback throughout the trial period.   

You can find out more about the ETRO trial here : https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/st-ives-town-deal-etro 

You can view a short film about how the trial has been working here https://youtu.be/uqUKzLMBSWM

Car Parks

The prioritisation of the ETRO scheme has altered the original programme, moving any plans for change to the town’s car parks to at least April 2027. The amended proposals for the car parks are expected to be shared with existing permit holders later this year.

Regular updates on the progress of the Transport Strategy project are available on the St Ives Low Carbon Strategy page on the Let’s Talk Cornwall website: https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/st-ives-town-deal-low-carbon-transport 

Following improvements to the Park and Ride at St Erth, the existing signage at the Tempest Roundabout has become outdated. 

The scheme, which is being delivered by Cornwall Council in partnership with the St Ives Town Deal Board, includes the renewal of existing road markings and removal of the outdated signs.

These are being replaced by new signs directing drivers to St Ives via the B3311 and towards St Erth Park and Ride instead of Lelant Saltings Station. These changes will support the wider traffic management strategy which is being developed for the town and help ease the pressure on the wider local road network at peak times.

New plants are also being added to the flowerbeds and grassy areas around the roundabout.

The scheme, which is being carried out by Cormac, is due to be completed by Friday, 30 January.

Whilst the majority of the works will be carried out without impacting traffic flow, temporary multi way traffic lights will be used on a small number of occasions to ensure the safety of the work force when working at the harder to reach areas.  These will be kept a minimum, with the lights manually controlled to aid traffic flow.

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 includes a range of measures that encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport. 

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It has been really positive to see the vast majority of drivers abide by the restrictions on driving down Tregenna Hill from The Terrace.  The marshals have done a great job in reminding people that only buses, cyclists and emergency services are now legally able to drive down the hill since the scheme was introduced and we hope that the local community will continue to support us by following the new changes over the coming weeks.

Drivers have also been getting used to the reversal of the one way at Park Avenue and we would particularly like to thank the residents for the way in which they have dealt with this change.

We will continue to monitor the flow of traffic through the town centre and the level of compliance with all the measures so we can make any changes if needed.

You can watch a short video about how the scheme has been working here https://youtu.be/uqUKzLMBSWM

Providing feedback:

Thank you to everyone who has already filled in the survey on the specific Tregenna Hill ETRO webpage which has been set up on Let’s Talk Cornwall to provide information about the trial and enable people to raise feedback throughout the trial period. 

We need as many people as possible to provide their feedback (both positive and negative) on the trial so that all views can be taken into account when a decision is made on a permanent scheme at the end of next year.

The survey will remain open throughout the whole duration of the trial.

You can access the page here

Signage

We are aware of concerns over some of the initial signage and are working with the Council’s highways team to address this by increasing the size of some of the signs and adding additional ones where required. New temporary signs will be installed in key areas over the next few weeks.

Pedestrian and Cycle Zone

We are also aware of some confusion over the operation of the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone on Tregenna Place.

The introduction of the Zone means that the only vehicles permitted to drive on Tregenna Place between 10am and 4pm are those who reasonably cannot avoid such access. 

People who need to access their home or business, including holiday accommodation, CAN still do so between 10 am and 4 pm provided they are driving directly to the premises.  This includes being able to pick up or drop off passengers or luggage if this reasonably cannot be done in any other way.

Reasonable access also extends to those with a recognised disability and are holders of a blue badge.

People are NOT PERMITTED to drive through the Zone to generally access on the road parking during the restricted period.

You do not need a licence or permit to drive on Tregenna Place to access your property or business, but you will be expected to drive directly to your destination and to be considerate of other road users, particularly pedestrians.

This restriction is not intended to materially affect access for those in the community that need it, however we would ask you consider wherever possible avoiding such access between the restricted hours.

The aim is to make this busy area of the town centre safer for pedestrians and cyclists by reducing the number of vehicles using this stretch of road.

Please note that the previous restriction on Chapel Street, which prohibits general vehicles from using the road apart from access remains in place. This means that only vehicles accessing properties on, or only reasonably accessible from, Chapel Street, should use this road.

Quick reminder about other measures in the scheme :

Other changes which are now in operation include:

• Changing Albert Road from two way to one way towards Park Avenue
• No right turn at the bottom of Bedford Road 

The trial does not affect any of the private or public car parks in the town.  This means people can still part at:

• Trenwith Car Park (next to St Ives leisure centre) – this car park has the largest capacity, with a shuttle bus in operation between Royal Square and the car park at seasonal times.  To leave the car park and exit the town to Carbis Bay you need to head straight ahead on the Burrows to the mini-roundabout junction with Higher Stennack. Turn right towards The Stennack and follow the signs to Carbis Bay.
• Park Avenue Car Park (on Park Avenue). 
• The Station Car Park (accessible from The Terrace),

Both the car park on Tregenna Hill and the car park on Skidden Hill remain accessible from The Terrace.  However it not possible to reach the town centre when exiting from these.

The disabled parking bays on Gabriel Street remain in place.

Further information on the ETRO scheme, including copies of key documents, is available at https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/st-ives-town-deal-etro 

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You can view the video here

The trial scheme was introduced on Monday, 17 November. A specific Tregenna Hill ETRO webpage has been set up on Let’s Talk Cornwall to provide information about the trial and enable people to raise feedback throughout the trial period. You can visit the page here : https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/st-ives-town-deal-etro

If you have any further questions please email traffic@cormacltd.co.uk

Why is the trial scheme being introduced

The current traffic movements on Tregenna Hill result in numerous daily conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, impacting on everyone’s safety and user experience. The aim of the trial is to improve general traffic flow, resulting in a safer space for all users in and around Library Corner.  The changes will also support the broader aims of the Town Deal Transport Strategy and the creation of a Low Traffic Environment in the town centre.

What is being proposed?

• Tregenna Hill – No Entry from The Terrace – except for buses, cyclists and emergency services (including lifeboat crews on active duty). All traffic will still be able to drive southbound upTregenna Hill.
• Changing Albert Road from two way to one way towards Park Avenue, improving the flow of traffic and reducing traffic congestion and delays
• Reversing the current one-way at Park Avenue, allowing inbound traffic only towards Bullans Lane and the Doctors surgery
• Tregenna Place – introduction of Pedestrian and Cycle Zone with authorised vehicles only between 10 am and 4 pm  
• No right turn at the bottom of Bedford Road

What are the benefits of the scheme ?

The general removal of northbound traffic down Tregenna Hill is expected to reduce the delays, impact and congestion caused in the current situation, whereby vehicles are having to navigate past each other in a highly constrained space.

This situation regularly leads to unavoidable vehicle manoeuvres that impact on safety such as awkward reversing movements and driving upon the footways. The changes will also make it easier for buses, lorries and other large vehicles to get around the narrow points and corners along the route.

The reversal of traffic flow along Park Avenue will help to reduce a potential network pressure up over the Burrows to the Stennack, past Trenwith Car Park and Leisure Centre.  By providing a route for local traffic, the reversal will help maintain a balance of vehicles on the road network in this part of the town.

Will the changes reduce the level of traffic at Library Corner

Although supported by the wider transport strategy measures, this trial alone is unlikely to reduce the overall amount of traffic at Library Corner. However, the imposed restrictions on Tregenna Hill, mean that general traffic will only be flowing in one direction, reducing the opportunity for conflict to occur, creating a more controlled environment. 

How long will the trial last 

The trial will remain in place for at least six months but is likely to be extended up to 12 months to include the summer season before a final decision is made.

How will you ensure drivers understand the changes?

New signs are being installed at key roads and junctions informing drivers of the changes and new restrictions, providing details of alternative routes into and out of St Ives. During at least the first week of the trial, traffic marshals will also be in place at key locations to help support drivers who may be unaware or unsure of the change.

Can I access my holiday accommodation through the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone (on Tregenna Place)?

Yes, you may access rented premises – including to pick up or drop off passengers or luggage. You are encouraged to be considerate of other road users, including pedestrians, during busy times.

Can I drive through the Pedestrian and Cycle zone (on Tregenna Place) to access on the road parking and go shopping?

No, only the conveyance of persons, goods or merchandise (if these can’t be reasonably conveyed other than by vehicle) directly to or from premises is permitted. Please note that the Island area of St Ives is also a restricted parking zone.

Can I, or my visitors, access my residential property through the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone (on Tregenna Place)?

Yes, residential and visitor access directly to premises is still permitted.

Can I use Chapel Street to access the town centre (bypass the Pedestrian and Cycle Zone)?

No, there is an existing Prohibition of Motor Vehicles (except for access) restriction on Chapel Street, which will still be in effect during the trial. Therefore, only vehicles accessing properties on, or only reasonably accessible from, Chapel Street, should use this road.

Are there alternative travel options into the town?

There is a Park & Ride service from St Erth train station, and regular buses services from other nearby towns. You can find information on available bus services at: www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/services

What will happen to the disabled parking bays on Gabriel Street?

The disabled parking bays on Gabriel Street will be maintained.

I’m visiting St Ives, where can I park?

Any of the currently available private or public car parks – this trial does not affect their use.

 The main car parks are: The Station Car Park (accessible from The Terrace), Trenwith Car Park (next to St Ives leisure centre) and Park Avenue Car Park (on Park Avenue).

Please note that Trenwith Car Park has the largest capacity, and a shuttle bus service between Trenwith Car Park and the Town Centre (Royal Square) is available at seasonal times.

From Trenwith Car Park, how can I exit St Ives to Carbis Bay?

From Trenwith Car Park, head straight ahead on the Burrows to the mini-roundabout junction with Higher Stennack. Turn right towards The Stennack and follow the signs to Carbis Bay.

Why were traffic lights not used at Library Corner?

The use of traffic lights was fully considered; however, these were not proceeded with due to technical challenges and potential to cause greater level of traffic congestion within the town.

Can I access the THCP Ltd Car Park on Tregenna Hill, or the Car Park on Skidden Hill from The Terrace?

Yes, These car parks remain accessible from The Terrace. However, it will not be possible to reach the town centre when exiting  from these.

What is the ETRO process?

The use of an ETRO means that Cornwall Council as Highways Authority can make modifications throughout the trial period, responding agilely to specific issues or concerns that are observed.

This will provide greater chance for success, with both community feedback and engineer analysis shaping the ultimate decision making as to whether the trialled changes are made permanent or not.

Pupils from St Ives Junior School have welcomed the arrival of their brand-new bike shed which has been provided with funding from the St Ives Low Carbon Transport Strategy, part of St Ives Town Deal.

Prior to the installation of the shed, from the Cornwall Shed Company, around 5 to 6 pupils were regularly cycling to school.  This number has now risen to more than 20 pupils either cycling, scooting or skateboarding and everyone involved with the project is delighted with the positive results.

The idea for a bike shed came after a survey carried out with the Walk wheel Cycle Trust (formerly known as Sustrans) last year showed that only a small number of children were cycling to school.  Following the survey an Active Travel Group comprising pupils from all year groups was created to promote cycling and other forms of active travel.

“We want to encourage as many of our children as possible to walk, cycle, scoot or skate to school rather than travelling by car“ said teacher Jenny Rehaag. “As well as benefiting their physical health and mental health while they are at school, developing a positive habit of using these ways of getting around rather than just jumping in a car will provide a great foundation for when they are older.”

Although there was already an area for pupils to leave their bikes on the school site, this only had enough space for up to five bikes.  The new shed provides a safe, secure and covered space for up to 30 bikes as well as scooters and skateboards.

“After discovering that lack of a secure, sheltered place to store bikes during the school day was one of the main reasons some were choosing not to cycle, we decided to do something to address this” said Jenny. .

When initial bids for grant funding for a new bike shed proved unsuccessful, the group discovered that the Town Council were promoting cycling around St Ives and decided to ask them for support.

“We wrote a letter to the Council explaining that we needed a place for our bikes” said nine year old Hazel, one of the members of the Active Travel Group.

The letter was read by St Ives Mayor Johnnie Wells, who is also Chair of the Low Carbon Transport Strategy subgroup for the Town Deal programme.

“One of the things the Council has been doing is to promote cycling within the town” said Johnnie Wells.  “As the Low Carbon Transport Strategy is also focusing on ways to reduce the impact of vehicles on St Ives by encouraging walking, cycling and the use of public transport, we decided to work together to see how we could support this request from the school”.

“We know that the best way to promote cycling is to encourage pupils to cycle to school and so were keen to find a way in which we could increase the numbers cycling to the junior school on a regular basis “ said St Ives Town Deal Chairman Andrew Baraganath.  

“Although most local people are aware of the big projects which are being supported by the Town Deal Fund, such as the Leach Pottery, St Ives Theatre, the Guildhall and the Community Orchard and Nature Reserve, not everyone knows that we are also supporting small community projects.  Following discussions with the school and the Town Council, it was agreed to provide up to £15,000 from the Low Carbon Transport Strategy budget to install a new shed large enough to store up to 30 bikes.”

“One of our main objectives is to reduce congestion around the school gate to make it more accessible for children to walk and wheel and cycle “ said Dave Davies, project officer for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

“Studies have shown that if children are a bit more active, whether that is by walking, wheeling or cycling to school, then they arrive more ready to learn.   It is also a great way for them to meet with their friends on their journey to school and also for their parents to catch up as well.”

“The new bike shed has already encouraged more children to cycle, scoot or skate to school and the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust would like to thank the Mayor, Town Council and the Town Deal Board for working with the school to make it happen”.

So what do pupils think about their new bike shed?

Hazel is very clear about its benefits. “I think it’s really good” she said. “Loads more people are using their bikes, and I think there’s a lot more of space for people to use.”

11 year old Jake has been riding his bike to school since he was in Year 4 and is also very clear about the positives of cycling and the new shed. ”It is really good for exercise and I am not polluting the planet by going in a car every day” he said. “I think everyone should ride a bike to school if they can”.

 “The new shed is really good as there are more spaces for more people to leave their bikes.  Before all our bikes were leaning on each other – this is much better.  “

Rugby player nine year old Piran agrees that riding a bike to school is good exercise, but also says that it is fun and enables him to spend more time outside with his friends.  “The new shed is really great and has loads more space” he said. 

Piran especially likes the wooden panels on the walls of the shed where the pupils can hang their cycle helmets. The panels were hand painted by the pupils themselves and then erected on the walls by Dave Davies.  “We were given a piece of wood by Dave and were able to come up with our own designs which was fun “ said Piran.

10 year old Ed has only been riding his bike to school for a few weeks and also says as well as being fun, he is aware that it is better for the environment.  “The new shed is really cool and is definitely encouraging more people to cycle to school. “

Funded by St Ives Town Deal, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Arts Council England, the two-year project will also see the repair and conservation of historic buildings on the site, with a refurbished and extended museum, an expanded shop, new galleries, a welcome space and café.  The full project will be completed in late 2026.

The project team recognise the importance of ensuring that the legacy and the heritage of the Leach Pottery live on for future generations.  They have worked closely with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, including the local community, to shape the values and principles of the development.

The design of the new Centre includes a production studio, teaching studios and a classroom for schools, offering opportunities to stage more classes and community workshops and increase pottery production.

The completed project will help to create new all-year-round jobs, as well as provide additional training, work facilities and apprenticeships.

The project team are very aware of the importance of the location of the Pottery at a major entry point into the town. The building has been designed to celebrate the studio rooflines and traditional materials that define the character and artistic heritage of the town. This includes the use of zinc shingles, an exterior cladding which will quickly weather to resemble the slate shingles found on the side of many local buildings in St Ives.

Although the site will continue to provide accessible parking and encourage green travel, with bike racks and a bus stop outside the entrance, the focus on providing community facilities means it has not been possible to increase spaces for cars.  Visitors travelling by car are encouraged to use the main town park, which is a short walk from the site.

The construction of major projects in towns can be disruptive to local residents. While the team have worked hard to minimise the impact of works on the main road into St Ives over the past few months, an unregistered gas pipe was discovered to be blocking the new route of a main sewer being installed earlier this year.

Unfortunately, it was not possible to complete the diversion before the summer embargo on lane closures came into force.  This led to secondary roadworks with three-way traffic lights in operation at the Higher Stennack and Penbeagle Lane junction in September, while Wales and West moved the gas pipe. “We would like to thank our neighbours and the community in St Ives for being so patient with the road works outside the Leach Pottery”, said Libby Buckley, Leach Pottery Director.

“ We are working hard to secure a successful future for the Leach Pottery, to match its global importance and its historically positive impact on St Ives.

The first phase, which included the creation of a new bus layby and footway was completed earlier this year.  Repairs have also been carried out on the car park steps and nearby parapet wall which were damaged by vehicle collisions.

Since then the project team have been working with stakeholders and the local community to finalise the designs for the second phase of the scheme which will include the provision of a new bus shelter, seating, paving and landscaping.

Following approval of the designs by the Town Deal Board and St Ives Town Council, work will now begin on delivering this final phase of the improvements on Monday, 6 October.  Construction is expected to take up to six months to complete.

The first stage, which will be carried out between October and Christmas, will see work taking place to clear the site and install new drainage and structural foundations.

A new bespoke bus shelter will then be constructed, together with new granite paving, bespoke granite planters and benches, new street furniture, a new millwheel feature and lighting.

Once the iconic sculpture Epidauros II by Dame Barbara Hepworth, which was temporarily relocated to the Penwith Gallery during the works, has been returned to its rightful home at the Malakoff, the area will be fully resurfaced.

“We are committed to completing the scheme by the beginning of the summer “ said the Cormac Project Manager for the scheme.  “While some traffic management measures will be required to create safe working space and to divert the pedestrian footway during the works, we will be doing our best to minimise disruption to the town “

“I am delighted to see work beginning on the second phase of this long-awaited scheme to improve the Malakoff “ said Andrew Baragwanath, Chair of St Ives Town Deal Board. “I would like to thank local residents and businesses for their patience over the past few months while the summer road works embargo was in place ” 

“We hope that both local residents and visitors to the town will enjoy the finished scheme which will transform the Malakoff area into a modern, vibrant public space worthy of the Barbara Hepworth legacy “

The Malakoff 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.

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The Chair of St Ives Town Deal Board Andrew Baragwanath and St Ives Rugby Club President Ian Deacon formally cut the first turf on the site of the new club house on Monday, 29 September. Work on demolishing the existing grandstand will begin during the next two weeks.

Led by Cornwall Council and funded by St Ives Town Deal, the £4.9m project has been developed in partnership with St Ives Rugby Club and the RFU and meets the requirements and standards of Sport England.  This phase of the scheme is due to be completed by Autumn 2026.

Also attending the turf cutting ceremony were local Cornwall Councillor Andrew Mitchell, representatives from Ward Williams Associates, Stride Treglown Architects, Turner and Townsend and contractors Fox Construction and W R Sandow and officers from Cornwall Council, Town Deal Portfolio.  

Planning permission for the scheme was granted earlier this year. In addition to relocating the current clubhouse building to provide a new modern facility, the existing training facilities are being moved north of their current site to provide a new sports pitch for use by St Ives Rugby Club and the local community, and better access and improved sightlines of the main pitch from the new clubhouse.

Preparatory works have been taking place on site of the new pitch over the past few weeks, together with survey work for the new club house and external landscaping.  As well as the demolition of the existing grandstand, the next few weeks will also see the installation of new underground drainage.

The relocation of the club house and pitch will free up the land needed to provide affordable homes and extra care housing in the future. Outline planning permission for up to 50 dwellings and up to 70 extra care units with associated open space was also granted earlier this year.

“I am delighted to be joining Ian to cut the first turf to mark the formal start of work on this long awaited scheme” said Andrew Baragwanath, Chair of St Ives Town Deal Board.  “As well as improving sporting facilities in our town, this project will free up land to provide much needed new housing.

“I would like to thank the St Ives Town Deal Board and Cornwall Council for supporting this project and look forward to seeing the opening of the new club house. I also look forward to the housing project commencing in due course”

Local Cornwall Councillor Andrew Mitchell said “This is the start of a bright, new successful future for St. Ives Rugby Club which the whole town can celebrate and be proud of”.

Ian Deacon, President of St Ives RFC, added ” It is great to see work officially starting on this project. This development not only allows us to grow further on the pitch whilst continuing to support the local community off it, it also enables us to play our part in assisting with the need for housing in our town.”

This move is the result of a successful partnership between St Ives Town Council, Tate, Penwith Gallery, Cornwall Council, and Cormac, and forms part of the wider St Ives Town Deal programme.

Epidauros II was Gifted to the Nation by the Hepworth Estate to ensure it remains in public ownership. As custodian, Tate is responsible for its care, while the sculpture’s location, chosen by Hepworth, remains the Malakoff, which is owned by the Town Council.

With major landscaping works due to start later this year, the Town Council, the Tate, Penwith Gallery and Cornwall Council have worked closely to ensure the sculpture’s safety. Thanks to excellent cooperation, the complex security and insurance arrangements required for the move were completed in record time. The sculpture will be on display in the internal courtyard at Penwith Gallery

Specialist art handler Sculpture Transport UK, who also relocated Hepworth’s Dual Form, oversaw the move. The Sculpture movers’ were Damon Bramley of Sculpture Transport UK and Tom Leaper, Artist, and Sculptor, on behalf of Penwith Gallery.

The sculpture is now on public view in Penwith Gallery’s internal courtyard where it will remain on display until it is returned to the Malakoff following completion of the works, currently anticipated by December 2025.

Photo Tom Leaper

To visit the sculpture in its temporary home at Penwith Gallery, head to Back Road West, during their usual opening times.

The scheme at the Malakoff open space is part of the St Ives Town Deal 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.

Work on the first phase at Malakoff, which included the construction of the new bus layby and amended footpath, was completed earlier this year.

Work on the second phase– providing a new bus shelter, seating, paving and landscaping – will be carried out in the Autumn. Once these works have been completed, both the footway and the carriageway will be resurfaced.