Redruth Town Council have promised that a red telephone box will be returning to Fore Street soon after it was recently removed.

The council say they have taken the telephone box, which was next the Red Lion pub, away to refurbish it after buying it from BT for £1.

The council have received funding from the HSHAZ project to refurbish it.

They say they are hopeful it will be back in town by the end of March.

They have so far removed all the old layers of paint and will soon be repairing it.

The council are also looking for the community to suggest ideas for what should happen to it when it is returned to the town. 

A spokesperson said: “It doesn’t have electricity but could be reinstated for the right project. You can let us know your thoughts by getting in touch with our engagement officer Sam at [email protected].”