Cornwall Council has transferred the historic Pendennis Headland to Falmouth Town Council for £1.
Cornwall Council entered discussions with the town council after the closure last year of the Ships & Castles leisure centre, which is located on the headland.
Both the freehold of the leisure centre building and the wider Pendennis Headland have now transferred to Falmouth TC.
Carol Mould, portfolio holder for neighbourhoods at Cornwall Council, said: ‘Transferring appropriate services and sites into community control is a key part of this deal and demonstrates the Council’s commitment towards enabling vibrant, safe and supportive communities.
‘Everyone has been working very hard behind the scenes to transfer ownership of this locally important beautiful part of Cornwall to Falmouth Town Council for the benefit of the community. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for the site.’ Mayor Kirstie Edwards, speaking yesterday on behalf of Falmouth TC, said:
‘Last year, following the closure of the Ships and Castles leisure centre and the uncertainty regarding the future of the wider Pendennis Headland, Falmouth Town Council were given a very clear mandate by the people of Falmouth to secure the beautiful Pendennis Headland and its heritage for the benefit of all, for ever.
‘Today we are delighted to say that we have achieved this. Our sincere thanks go to everyone who has worked so hard on this deal on behalf of the community of Falmouth.’
