Truro City Council is pleased to announce the return of its free Bandstand Concert series at Victoria Gardens this summer, starting from Sunday 3rd May 2026. This year’s lineup extends over four months, bringing local performances suitable for all ages to enjoy and forms part of the Council’s annual events programme.

 

The first concert of the season will be on Sunday 3rd May: - 4Thought Sax Quartet

 

The concerts will take place every Sunday from 3rd May until 27th September, providing residents and visitors with the opportunity to enjoy live music in the peaceful gardens. Each concert will run from 14.30 - 16.00. They are free to attend, and no prior booking is required.

 

'Pollen In The Park' - the cafe in the Gardens - located next to the Bandstand in Victoria Gardens, will be open daily throughout the season, offering a variety of refreshments and treats to purchase during the performances. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs for comfortable seating.

 

Please note that these concerts are weather dependent. In the event of bad weather, Victoria Gardens and Pollen may close, resulting in the cancellation of any concert scheduled for that day.

 

For more information and to view the full programme of concerts, please go to Visit Truro’s website at: www.facebook.com/visittruro or at www.visittruro.org.uk

Truro City Council launched its new website with effect from Wednesday 8th April. The website address will remain the same, and can be accessed at: truro.gov.uk

 

The new website has been designed to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with an improved, more user friendly experience. It features clearer navigation and easier access to information about the Council's services, projects, meetings, and links to 'LemonBooking' for room and building hire.

Cornwall Council has re-introduced free parking after 4pm at two of Truro’s car parks - Edward Street, near Truro Crown Court and Moresk (Oakway), next to the Pydar development area.

 

The two car parks that are now free to park from 4pm daily are located at Edward Street (TR1 3AJ), which has 134 spaces, and Moresk, Oakway (TR1 1DW), which has 115 spaces.

 

The news is welcomed by Truro BID along with several Councillors at Truro City Council and the Town Clerk, all of whom have been campaigning for the return of free parking to support the late afternoon and evening economy.

In April 2023, Cornwall Council introduced charges after 4pm in Truro, causing a loss of free evening parking for the city.

 

Truro BID and Truro City Council have been meeting with Cornwall Council since November 2024 to raise concerns about parking capacity and cost. Truro BID also obtained support from over 125 businesses, via letters and emails, to request that free evening parking was reinstated.

 

Please note, this change applies only to Edward Street and Moresk, and there will continue to be a charge for all the other Cornwall Council car parks in Truro.

 

To find out more about Cornwall Council’s car parks, go to: www.cornwall.gov.uk/parking

Cornwall will receive an extra £1.5 million which will be distributed by the council as part of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) that replaced the Household Support Fund from April 1 this year.

 

On 10th April, Cornwall Council said:

You can also self-refer through the Crisis and Resilience Fund Energy Support Scheme web page: www.cornwall.gov.uk/crf

During this time, a temporary waiting room and patient toilet is available in a portacabin in the Mermaid and The Cove car park.

 

Patients should continue to enter the Mermaid building as usual and register at the temporary reception. They will then be directed to the temporary waiting room outside, where a member of staff will collect them for their appointment.

 

Parking in the Mermaid and The Cove car park will be limited during this time. The drop-off zone will remain available, along with two Blue Badge spaces. Additional parking is available in the 1C car park opposite the Microbiology building, around 100 metres away, near the bright yellow pavement.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while improvements are completed.

Pensioners are being warned to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.

 

For most people, repayments are automatic through PAYE. There’s no need to contact HMRC.

 

HMRC will never contact people by text or email to ask them to repay their Winter Fuel Payment, or to request bank details.

 

If you receive a suspicious letter or message, do not click links, call numbers, or share your information.

Truro City Council has new job vacancies for two Summer Waterers/Gardeners. The position is a fast-paced, exciting role primarily to provide support to the Parks Department within the Truro Parish.

 

This role is full-time and fixed term for 3 months, starting on 1st June 2026.

 

For more information, please find the Application Pack on our website at: www.truro.gov.uk

 

Should you wish to apply for this position, please complete the Application Pack and provide a copy of your latest CV via email to HR@truro.gov.uk before the application deadline.

 

The deadline for applications is 12 noon Wednesday 6th May 2026, with interviews expected to take place the week commencing Monday 11th May 2026.

Here are details of free Street Dance Workshops and Boxing Sessions for young people in Truro:

 

Mondays:

Penair School, Truro, TR1 1TN

4.30pm - 5.30pm - Session for 8 - 12 years old

5.30pm - 6.30pm - Session for 12 - 16 years old

 

Wednesdays:

Lifehouse Community Centre, Tresawls Road, Truro TR1 3LD

6pm - 7pm - Session for 8 - 12 years old

7pm - 8pm - Session for 12 - 16 years old

 

This project is about creating positive, active spaces for young people in our community. It also supports the City Council's Objective 1 - 'Our Communities', to develop improved youth provision across Truro.

 

The Street Dance sessions are part-funded by Truro City Council with operational support from Truro City Council's Community Development Officer. Other partners involved are: Young People Cornwall, The Chaos Group, Duchy Health Charity, Salt Projects Ltd and Cornwall Dance School.

 

The Boxing sessions have been part-funded by Truro City Council with operational support from Truro City Council's Community Development Officer. Other partners involved are: Young People Cornwall, The CHAOS Group, Get Set Go Sport, Truro Lifehouse and Newquay Boxing Academy.

 

Just turn up at one of the sessions - there's no need to book.

Next week, essential tree removal works will be taking place at Boscawen Park, as part of Truro City Council's ongoing clean up efforts following Storm Goretti in January. To ensure public safety while these works are carried out, the Riverside Walk will be temporarily closed for one week from Monday 20th April to Monday 27th April, when it is expected to reopen.

 

The contracted work will involve the removal of two trees that fell into the river during the storm:

- ‎A eucalyptus tree located by the Sunny Corner end of the Riverside Walk.

- ‎A macrocarpa tree located by the Truro Tide Gates end of the Riverside Walk.

 

We understand this area is popular for dog walking, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We encourage dog owners to find an alternative route while the works are carried out.

 

As a result of the tree removal, the previously scheduled resurfacing of the Riverside Walk has been postponed. A further update on the resurfacing works will be provided once new dates are confirmed.

 

Truro City Council would like to thank residents and visitors to the park for their patience and understanding while these essential works are completed.

A reminder that Truro City Council has several allocated parking spaces available for rent at Hendra Car Park, located next to Truro Squash Club.

 

These parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis as applications are received. Each numbered space is reserved for one year, running from May to April. If a space becomes available partway through the year, the fee will be applied pro-rata.

 

Pricing:

- Residential Permit: £500 per year (including VAT)

- Truro Business/Worker Permit: £750 per year (including VAT)

 

Please go to www.truro.gov.uk/parking to find out more and download an application form.

 

Completed application forms must be sent to the Truro City Council Finance Department (details can be found on the Council's website link above).

Truro City Council’s new community sports and wellbeing Pavilion at Boscawen Park has reached another key milestone as work on the exterior of the building nears completion.

 

The construction of the Boscawen Park Pavilion is being led by Truro City Council and forms part of the wider £5.2 million project to improve the facilities at Boscawen Park, which is funded by Truro Town Deal with support from Cornwall Council. This project will provide modern, inclusive facilities designed to help people of all ages and abilities stay active.

 

As well as the new building, formally named Boscawen Park Pavilion, the wider Boscawen Park Project also includes extending and resurfacing the pétanque pitch, resurfacing the riverside walk, installing new fencing on the riverside of the park and installing new drainage and reseeding the playing fields.

If you (or someone you know) in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly are finding things tough – with day-to-day tasks, money worries, coming home from hospital, loneliness or your wellbeing – the Community Gateway team can help you find the right voluntary and community support.

 

A partnership of 50+ local voluntary organisations works with NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly,  and Cornwall Council, to provide:

Help at home and getting home from hospital

Connections to community groups and activities

Links to mental health and wellbeing support

Hot food and warm, welcoming spaces

 

Call: 01872 266383

Open: 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Email: welcome@kernowgateway.org.uk