Camborne Community Awards 2026

The Camborne Community Awards are returning for 2026!

The Awards identify and celebrate outstanding achievements within Camborne, by groups, organisations or individuals. These Awards recognise that everybody who lives or works in Camborne is vital to the success of our Parish, and is an opportunity to thank those who work hard to ensure Camborne is a thriving, vibrant and positive community.

Nominations open now!

You can read more about each award below, and nominate here: Camborne Community Awards 2026 Nomination Form – Fill in form

Nomination Scoring and Criteria

Below you can find information on how we score nominations:

Nominations should include the following information. Each point will be scored from 1-4, with 1 being poor evidence and 4 being excellent evidence.

1) Impact and Need: This point looks at ‘why’ and ‘what’. It looks at the positive
impact and how much of a difference the nominee makes. It can be scored
against the following criteria:
• Identified Need – Did the nominee step in where there was a clear gap or
particular group in need of support?
• Measurable Change – Is there a ‘before and after’ of the project, with a direct
outcome of their work/support.
• Longevity – Is this a one-off event/activity or ongoing? Will the effects be felt
for a long time to come?

2) Commitment: This point looks at ‘who’. Who is/are the nominees? It focuses on
the person/people showing dedication or creativity and can be scored against
the following criteria:
• Time and Effort – Has the nominee put a lot of time and effort into this
project?
• Persistence – Did the nominee overcome any obstacles to succeed?
• Creativity – Has the nominee shown creativity in their approach to their work?

3) Engagement and Influence: This point looks at the ‘how’. How has this
person/nominee delivered their work, was it done with others or alone, has it
inspired others? It can be scored using the following criteria:
• Collaboration – Did they work with other people on this, or alone?
• Inspiration – Has their work motivated others to do the same or improved the
experience for others? Has engagement increased as a result?
• Sustainability – Is this project sustainable? Was it delivered in a sustainable
way

Village of Calumet, USA to Celebrate Sister City Relationship with Camborne, Cornwall

CALUMET, MICHIGAN – The Village of Calumet will celebrate its longstanding sister-city relationship with Camborne, Cornwall, United Kingdom, during a special community event on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, 3:00 p.m. UK.

The ceremony will take place in Downtown Calumet and will honour the enduring connection between the two historic mining communities. Representatives from Camborne Town Council and the Camborne Twinning Committee have been invited to participate virtually as part of the celebration.

For generations, Calumet and Camborne have been linked through the migration of Cornish miners and their families to Michigan’s Copper Country. The skills, traditions, language, and culture brought by these immigrants helped shape the communities of the Keweenaw Peninsula and remain an important part of the region’s identity today.

The event will feature the Keweenaw Kernewek with remarks celebrating the shared heritage of the two communities, recognition of ongoing preservation and restoration efforts, and acknowledgment of the important role that international partnerships play in preserving history and strengthening communities. The celebration will also highlight recent efforts by the Calumet Twinning Committee to support restoration initiatives in Cornwall following severe storms that damaged natural areas and historic landscapes. Organisers hope to incorporate themes of stewardship, resilience, and community into the program, reflecting values shared by both communities.

“We are proud of the relationship that exists between Calumet and Camborne,” said Village Manager Megan Haselden. “Although separated by an ocean, our communities share a common history and heritage. This celebration is an opportunity to honour that connection, strengthen friendships, and continue building relationships for future generations.” Community members, local organisations, and visitors are invited to attend.

Event Details
Calumet & Camborne Sister Cities Celebration
Friday, June 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (Michigan, USA)
3:00 p.m. British Summer Time (Cornwall, UK)
Calumet Greenspace Park – Live Stream Camborne Council Chamber

All at Camborne Town Council are very disappointed to announce that, due to forecasts predicting wind gusts to over 50mph on Saturday, we have had to postpone Green Fest until September.
Cllr Chapman, The Mayor of Camborne added …
“While we are very disappointed to have had to take this decision, we hope all will understand that the safety of everyone involved must always come first at our events. We are delighted that a new date has been identified, allowing Green Fest to take place later in the year, hopefully in more favourable conditions.”
Cornwall Council have started a UK government funded digital youth club on the Discord platform, running on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 6.30-9pm.
They are particularly keen to engage with 13-19 year olds in rurally isolated areas and those struggling with their emotional well-being. Scan the QR code on the image below for more information and for the privacy notice, or head to spaceyouthservices.org

At the Full Council meeting on 14th May, Camborne Town Council resolved to join other Town and Parish Councils in the Duchy in signing a letter of no confidence in South West Water, along with a formal petition to the Government and Ofwat to transfer the management of these services to a publicly-owned organisation.

The letter is available to view and download in pdf format below.

By January 2027, the UK’s old copper phone network is being switched off.
For some older or vulnerable people, especially those using telecare alarms, pendant alarms or with no mobile, it could cause problems if they’re not prepared.
Phonely, a UK home phone provider, has created a checklist to help those who may be affected by the switch-off of the old network. Please share to anyone who may require help with this process.
Casual Vacancy – Trelowarren Ward 
Applications Close: 9am – Wednesday 3rd June 2026.
Camborne Town Council is seeking to co-opt a new Councillor for Trelowarren Ward.
Any person wishing to be considered for co-option should in the first instance apply in writing using the application form (below). Submit completed forms by email to townclerk@camborne-tc.gov.uk or by post to FAO Deputy Town Clerk, The Passmore Edwards Building, The Cross, Cross Street, Camborne, TR14 8HA before 9am on Friday 3rd April 2026. 
Applicants will be invited to attend a meeting of Full Council at 6.30pm on Thursday 11th June in order to give presentations. The co-option decision will be made in the public session of this meeting. Please read the Co-option Policy for further information on this process.
Further enquiries regarding this vacancy can be made by writing to enquiries@camborne-tc.gov.uk or calling 01209 612406.

Green Fest returns to Camborne Recreation Ground for it’s 4th year on Saturday June 6th from 11am-5pm featuring …

  • Live music from 3 bands and a singer / songwriter from 12pm.
  • Street performers & stilt walkers by Hotch Potch Performance.
  • Kids activities.
  • 20 stalls from Cornish eco organisations.
  • Festival food & drink stalls.

It all takes place in the beautiful setting of our award winning park which includes a state of the art playground and best of all, entry is FREE, so pop along with your picnic and stay for the day!

We’ll be announcing the live acts over the next few weeks, along with further details of everything that’s on offer on the day, so keep an eye out for all the Green Fest promotion on our social media pages.

Green Fest takes place during The Climate Coalition’s national celebration called ‘Great Big Green Week’.

Kerrier Family Help Coffee Morning this Friday, 8th May from 9.30am-12.30pm at Camborne Family Hub on Cliff View Road featuring CAMHS, SENDIASS, the Tri Service Safety Officer and more.

Men’s Crib Club at the Cog and Wheel, Wesley Street on the first Thursday of every month starting Thursday 7th May from 10-11.30am. All are welcome.