Benefits of Lockdown

Lockdown has forced many changes for good that would previously have been considered impossible to achieve especially in such a short time period; reduced pollution from road and air traffic, safer roads for cycling and walking, cleaner air and appreciation of key workers who support our daily lives on all levels.

I would like to see sustained and enhanced improvements in these areas:

- Practical measures to encourage more cycling, walking & running.

- Incentives for the switch from petrol & diesel to hybrid and electric vehicles.

- Re-assessment of pay rates for public sector key workers to properly reflect their value to the community.

- Support for local businesses hardest hit by the lockdown e.g. hospitality, arts & leisure.

- Exploration of measures to offset and manage the impact of increased tourism to regions like Cornwall as more people holiday in the UK rather than going abroad.