Falmouth Week

Welcome to the website of Falmouth Town Council. Falmouth is Cornwall’s leading south coast resort, it is one of the county’s largest, vibrant and most diverse towns. It is home to Cornwall’s rich maritime heritage, the Tremough Campus of the combined Universities of Cornwall, the internationally renowned Art Gallery and many sub-tropical gardens.

This site aims to provide you with information on the work of the Town Council and Falmouth generally. It will direct you to links to other websites for further information.

Quality Parish Council Status

Falmouth Town Council was formed on local government reorganisation in 1974 from the former Falmouth Borough Council. The town received Royal Charter in 1661.

Falmouth is formally twinned with Douarnenez in Brittany and Rotenburg (Wümme) in Germany and is encouraging informal cultural links with Villagarcia in Spain.

Total electorate 15,432. Total population 19,855. Area 776 hectares.

News: Firework Finale Confirmed for Falmouth Week

Fireworks will light up the sky over Falmouth for the grand finale of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week again this year. Spectators flock to admire the spectacle which has become an integral part of the regatta week, thanks to generous sponsorship.



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News: Community Alive May 22nd update

Community Alive: 10:00am to 1:00pm for networking across Falmouth and build up a snapshot of all the activities and organisations in the area. Read on for updates...



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News: Community Alive Event 22nd May 2010

An opportunity to celebrate Falmouth Community. A community networking event with over 30 partners, Saturday, May 22nd from 10 am to 1:00 pm at the Moor and Falmouth Methodist Church. Free refreshments, information and entertainment...



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News: Election of a Town Councillor - Thursday 27th May 2010

Falmouth Town Council - Penwerris Ward



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News: Falmouth Oyster Festival – Chefs Line-up Announced for 2010

The 2010 Falmouth Oyster Festival, sponsored by St Michael’s Hotel & Spa, which runs from 14th to 17th October at Events Square in Falmouth, retains cookery and seafood at its heart.



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News: Falmouth BID funded map shows the way!

A new, visually stunning 3D map of Falmouth has been created for the benefit of locals, businesses and visitors to Falmouth.



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News: Falmouth’s Business Improvement District welcomes new Project Manager

The Board of Falmouth’s Business Improvement District (BID) welcomes a new Project Manager this month to facilitate the delivery of its objectives.



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News: New Benches Commissioned to Encourage Shoppers

FALMOUTH BIDS is tackling a problem that has prevented shoppers from coming to Falmouth.



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News: Tree Donation Scheme

Falmouth Town Council are offering the opportunity for residents in the area to participate in its tree donation scheme.



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News: Falmouth & Penryn Community Plan

The Falmouth and Penryn Community Plan Launch by Kevin Lavery, Chief Executive of Cornwall Council took place on Monday 7th December 2009 at the National Maritime Museum.



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