As the Guildhall Renewal Project gathers pace, St Ives Town Council are welcoming expressions of interest proposals to develop and deliver a food and beverage daytime offer when the Guildhall re-opens early in 2026.

Since 1939, the Guildhall has been a multi-purpose live performance venue and host to community and civic events, weddings and weekly markets. It will be a significant moment in the Guildhall’s history when it re-opens early in 2026.

The council’s ambition is for the Guildhall to be the centre of live performance for west Cornwall and to be a culturally significant venue regionally and nationally. Building on its heritage, they to do more and work in partnership to develop and deliver high quality experiences for people that entertain, inspire, celebrate and surprise.

Councillor Kirsty Arthur, chair of facilities committee said: “We are really pleased to be able to offer this partnership opportunity as part of our ongoing development for the Guildhall.

“We know there are so many hard working and passionate individuals working within the hospitality sector and we are open to considering innovative proposals and alternative delivery models.

“We are keen to seek expressions of interest at this early stage as we want whoever is successful to be an integral part of the design and delivery process for the new service.”

For full details and further information on submitting a proposal, go to: stivesguildhall.co.uk/fb-expressions-of-interest/Email: [email protected]

The proposal deadline is Friday, March 14 2025.