Time to reset

We know that the climate crisis threatens us all - not just short term like the Covid19 pandemic, but for ever, everywhere, with no vaccine. During lockdown I've loved the quiet and the clean air, being able to walk without the fumes and the dangers of cars; I've loved seeing families out walking daily together; hearing how many people have learned that we don't have to acquire stuff to be happy, and that keeping up with the Jones's is a mug's game.

I'd like to see Cornwall become a beacon for a different way of living; after all, that's pretty much why so many of us came to Cornwall in the first place, unless we were born here. Let's focus on become increasingly self-sustaining, with communities using less energy by doing more locally; growing more food locally - and not wasting it; having a public transport network that makes owning a car less necessary; making our buildings more energy efficient, and not building more unless they comply with strict guidelines. I know that the government is now talking about reducing planning restrictions but that's the last thing we need!