We have a great team working on the Guildhall Renewal Project and we thought you’d like to meet them.
Charlotte Tomlinson St Ives Town Council: Special Projects Officer
Charlotte is the Special Projects Officer at St Ives Town Council, responsible for managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of projects that benefit the local community. Her work includes overseeing the Guildhall Renewal Project, which is the largest live project for the Town Council, and she’s also working on some smaller projects including the St Ives Archive’s relocation to the Market House, the digitally focused refresh of the Cornerstone building, and the upgrade of Richmond Gardens. With a focus on securing external funding.
Charlotte has lots of experience in historic buildings, having previously worked with the National Trust and Royal Cornwall Museum in leadership roles, including managing iconic sites like Levant Mine. Passionate about creating sustainable futures for heritage and community spaces, she finds her role both rewarding and inspiring.
David Burne Purcell: Architect
David is the Lead Architect for the Guildhall Renewal project, overseeing the project from the outline design stage through to completion of the work on site. Assisted by a team of specialist consultants, David is responsible for ensuring that the design and construction complies with the Town Council’s requirements for improving the existing facilities by refurbishing the Hall, enlarging the Main Entrance Foyer, and improving the Refreshment and WC areas, to meet contemporary audience requirements.
David has previously delivered award winning projects for some of the region’s most significant buildings, including the completion of Kresen Kernow (home for Cornwall’s Archives) in Redruth for Cornwall Council, and repurposing Harvey’s Foundry in Hayle which restored the historic but dilapidated buildings back into community use. Each of these projects demonstrates David’s commitment to sensitively revitalise historic buildings for us all to enjoy.
David Pengelly Classic Builders: Contract Manager
David is Classic Builders’ Contracts Manager responsible for overseeing the delivery of the St. Ives Guildhall works.
With over 43 years of industry experience, David has worked across the Southwest on some of the most prominent and building projects in the region. From award winning sustainable building schemes to historically importance heritage works, his experience provides him with a unique perspective and appreciation for delivering highly sensitive and important works. David prides himself on his professional, personable, and pragmatic approach. He believes in teamwork, collaboration, and consideration – ensuring his projects benefit from local expertise, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

St Ives Town Council Project Officer

Purcell Architect

Classic Builders Contracts Manager

Richard Gowan Consulting
Structural Engineer

Richard Gowan Consulting
Structural Engineer

Wellers
Quantity Surveyor & Project Manager

Classic Builders Site Foreman

Classic Builders

St Ives Town Council
Head of Buildings & Amenities

St Ives Town Council
Head of Culture & Community

St Ives Town Council
Guildhall General Manager Technical Lead