Foreword

Foreword

We are pleased to present the Penzance Council Annual Report for 2022/23. This report outlines the work of your council over the past year and highlights our support for local community groups and initiatives.

As part of our Strategic Plan, over the past year Penzance Council has been working towards making our parish community a better place to work and grow, as well as delivering quality local services for local people.

This report provides an overview of our work and accomplishments, including progress on key projects, grant funding to local groups, and a directory of our services and civic & ceremonial events. It also provides information about how your money has been spent over the last year and our agreed budget and plans for the upcoming financial year 2023/24.

We value the feedback of our residents and community groups so encourage you to read this report and provide us with any thoughts or suggestions for how we can better serve all the communities of our parish, which encompasses Penzance, Newlyn, Mousehole, Heamoor, Gulval and Eastern Green.

School children dancing the St Piran Furry in Penzance, March 2023

Our Vision

To maintain and enhance our community for the well-being and prosperity of present and future generations

Our Mission

To make the community (of Penzance Council) a better place to live, work and grow.