Housing group hold key to Tate future

A solution to the long-running saga for a multi-million-pound expansion to one of Cornwall's most popular attractions may have been found.

Plans to extend Tate St Ives were first mooted as long ago as 2001, as the gallery became a victim of its own success, drawing nearly three times the predicted number of visitors.

That idea has been pursued in earnest since 2004, when a number of options were put to the public without producing a clear way forward.

Now it has emerged that the Tate has had detailed discussions with Penwith Housing Association, which wants to redevelop and upgrade the Meadow Flats sheltered housing, which neighbours the site... more>