Results of Cornwall residents COVID-19 impact survey published

Cornwall Council is sharing the findings of a new survey of residents as it launches its biggest ever listening project, The Cornwall We Want, in the hope that as many residents as possible will join in to help shape our collective future.

The survey shows how our communities pulled together during lockdown – and are calling for change.

Five hundred residents of all ages and walks of life took part in the survey, which is due for release soon. They were asked about the impact of the pandemic on their lives and livelihoods, and about their hopes and fears for the future of Cornwall.

They show that only one in ten of Cornwall’s residents want things to go back to the way they were before the Coronavirus pandemic.

Over half of residents said that they had helped others, and 21 percent said they would like to continue to do so in the future.

A further 73 percent agreed that local communities had pulled together during the crisis, underlining the strength and depth of community response in Cornwall.

Looking to the future, when asked what one thing residents would like to see changed once the pandemic is over, the top four choices were a cleaner environment, closer communities, reduced traffic and more use of walking and cycling and a greater appreciation of family.

The residents survey is just the start of the conversation, as the Council works to understand how the pandemic has affected our communities and to ask for your views on the future so that we can together build a more sustainable, healthy, safe, vibrant and inclusive future for one and all.

If you weren't contacted as part of this survey but are keen to take part, you can complete the survey here.