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Gwinear-Gwithian
Parish Council

The Parish of Gwinear-Gwithian lies in the west of Cornwall, in the former Penwith District. The Parish covers 2,977 hectares, and stretches from the coastline at Godrevy Point down to Fraddam, incorporating the villages of Gwithian, Gwinear, Connor Downs, Carnhell Green, and the hamlets of Fraddam, Wall, Reawla, Roseworthy, and Upton Towans.

The Parish is bordered by Camborne Parish to the north-east, by Hayle Parish to the west, St Erth Parish to the south-west, and Crowan Parish to the south. The civil parishes of Gwinear and Gwithian were combined to form the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian in 1934.

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Small grants available now

Gwinear-Gwithian Parish Council customarily considers requests from local community groups for small grants for specific projects. Completed applications should be sent to the Clerk at the Parish Council Office to arrive no later than Sunday 18th January 2026 for...

Quotes required for Cemetery Safety Testing

Quotes required for Cemetery Safety Testing

The Parish Council requires quotations for the following works The following site is to be included in the contract:- Connor Downs Cemetery, off Gwithian Road, Connor Downs, Hayle, TR27 5EA Undertake the following works:- Carry out routine inspection of all graves and...