Business survey July 2025 | Let's Talk Cornwall

1.

Have you heard of the Future Coast Bude Project (previously referred to as the Coastal Accelerator Transition Project)?

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2.

If yes to 1, are you aware of what the project stands for?

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3.

If yes to 2, are you aware of any projects that have been delivered through Future Coast Bude? If yes, please list below

4.

What is Bude’s biggest asset to you as a business?

5.

Which of the following are important factors in the successful running of your business?

Good transport links in to the town

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Good transport provision in town

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Sufficient parking provision in town

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Sufficient parking provision out of town

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Availability of people with the right skills living in Bude to work at your business

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Availability of homes for employees

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Business rates that are put on your business

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Knowing there is a long term certainty in the future of your business in Bude

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Holiday makers/ tourists supporting your business

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Local people supporting your business

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Sea views

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6.

Of the answers above, which is the most important?

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7.

How reliant is your business on people visiting Bude coming to the beach?

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8.

Which of the following factors do you think are most important to visitors when they are visiting Bude?

Sandy beach

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Parking close to the beach

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Toilet facilities close to the beach

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Shops on offer

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Food outlets on offer

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How the town looks

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Transport in to town

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Lifeguard service at the beach

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Sea pool

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Activity provision at the beach e.g. surf schools

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Beach huts

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Heritage features/ attractions e.g. castle, canal, storm tower

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Wet weather options

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9.

Of the answers above, which do you think is most important?

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10.

Have you heard of the Shoreline Management Plan, which is jointly owned by Cornwall Council and the Environment Agency?

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11.

Have you heard of a Coastal Change Management Plan (CCMP

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12.

If yes to 11, are you aware of how a CCMP would be used to inform future planning decisions?

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13.

Have you heard of the Town Council’s Neighbourhood Development Plan?

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14.

Do you know what a Coastal Change Management Area (CCMA) is?

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15.

If yes to 14, are you aware of how having a CCMA could affect development in the town?

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16.

How well would you say you understand these factors that can affect our shoreline?

Where sand on the beach comes from

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How the beach changes over time

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What causes sand dunes to form

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What effect sand dunes have on the beach

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What the rates of sea level rise are and what impact this is expected to have on the beach and the town

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17.

Where is your business located?

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18.

What type of business do you run?

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