The Cornwall We Want

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In March 2020 people across the whole country experienced a massive change to their way of life. Our resident’s survey in June 2020 showed us that this had triggered an appetite for change. Although there were some very negative side effects of the pandemic, the more positive changes made people realise that life could be different and only 1 in ten people wanted every thing to go back to the way it was before the pandemic.

So we launched “The Cornwall We Want” campaign on 26 June 2020, to hear more from residents about the changes they want for future generations.

We heard from a wide range of people, all across Cornwall. Over 25,000 people visited this online platform to take part in the conversation about the Cornwall we want. Over 900 people have taken part in discussions, round tables and focus groups. Our 3 livestreamed discussions have been watched back over 16,000 times.

You can read more about the ways people could have their say and what we heard from them in this report.

The feedback we heard from residents has been used to shape the vision set out in ‘Gyllyn Warbarth, Together we can: The Cornwall Plan’.

In March 2020 people across the whole country experienced a massive change to their way of life. Our resident’s survey in June 2020 showed us that this had triggered an appetite for change. Although there were some very negative side effects of the pandemic, the more positive changes made people realise that life could be different and only 1 in ten people wanted every thing to go back to the way it was before the pandemic.

So we launched “The Cornwall We Want” campaign on 26 June 2020, to hear more from residents about the changes they want for future generations.

We heard from a wide range of people, all across Cornwall. Over 25,000 people visited this online platform to take part in the conversation about the Cornwall we want. Over 900 people have taken part in discussions, round tables and focus groups. Our 3 livestreamed discussions have been watched back over 16,000 times.

You can read more about the ways people could have their say and what we heard from them in this report.

The feedback we heard from residents has been used to shape the vision set out in ‘Gyllyn Warbarth, Together we can: The Cornwall Plan’.

What are your hopes and fears for the future?


What has your experience of the lockdown been? Has the lockdown made you think again about what matters in your life? What changes do you want to make? What do you want the ‘new normal’ to look like for you, your business or your community? What do you see as the challenges and opportunities to achieving those aims?

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    Listen To The Locals! #2

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    Well, @ pjcarmelin, I would prefer that neither you nor I pay any more pounds to Cornwall Council than absolutely necessary and that second-homers, buy-to-rent owners and anyone buying any property from outside the county or holidaying here pay a bit more instead (a "Kernow community tax" !)

    Various tax/council tax loop-holes have been exposed here and it's definitely time for them to be plugged as a minimum.

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    Peaceful nights.

    by Fran Helston, almost 4 years ago

    Closing of pubs and night clubs during lockdown has been bliss for us. Living in the Main Street of Helston is marred by night time noise from over amplified music, intoxicated revellers, fighting, vandalism, taxi doors slamming and engines revving. This uncontrolled night time noise is allowed to go on until 5am. No amount of complaints made to Environmental Health have any effect. Covid19 has provided us with night time peace that most people living in residential areas enjoy, and probably take for granted. I would like licences for music and alcohol returned to when closing time was 11pm for... Continue reading

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    Having an Influence#2

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    Great list RingthemBells.

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    A little more respect for those of us who live here #2

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    Unarguable thoughts Mor&Jon. Anyone listening ?????

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    Having an Influence

    by RingthemBells, almost 4 years ago

    A County where residents:

    • experience, and are able to enhance, equality
    • are comfortable in, and ambitious for, their green environment
    • are able to reduce their own carbon footprint
    • can give their children the best start in life
    • know they can progress and prosper without having to move out of the County
    • feel they can influence local planning and decision making
    • can contribute effectively to community activities
    • see greater understanding across the generations and peoples of different backgrounds
    • do not have to worry about care in old age
    • know that they are part of a wider, effective and fair national and... Continue reading
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    More rights for indigenous Cornish people

    by Roger, almost 4 years ago

    In 2014, the government included the Cornish people into the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, naming them as a National Minority.

    I think it is high time that that recognition was vigorously enforced.

    The amount of anti Cornish abuse this past few months has been intolerable.

    The results of the compliance reports should be made more visible and published in the media, although of course we all appreciate that the local media is extremely poor.

    The voice of the Cornish people must be heard.

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    Anti racism change in Cornwall

    by Anti Racism Cornwall, almost 4 years ago

    I would like to see actionable, accountable steps for change across Cornwall including, but not limited to the below:

    • Support for BAME community - Make sure the anti-racism work is being actioned inwardly, speak up & call out racism across Cornwall
    • Education & Learning - school curriculum, campaigns, spaces to amplify & listen to BAME voices
    • Campaigns - unpack & educate on all the different forms of racism prevalent across the County. For example - Covert Racism, Micro Agressions, Systemic Racism
    • BAME-owned business directory - work with Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to create & amplify. Look at wider opportunities available... Continue reading
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    Celebrate small places and close knit communities

    by HappyCornwall, almost 4 years ago


    We should celebrate our small places and the ability for people to be present in their places more by working from home, using local services and shops, promoting world class digital accessibility and reducing how much we need to travel - our unique characteristics are our strengths right now . https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/28/ive-not-been-to-the-city-centre-for-months-uk-suburbs-thrive-as-office-staff-stay-home


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    Improved Cycle Routes and Bus Routes/Services, More Train Stops!

    by KP, almost 4 years ago

    I was driving to work and back every day before lockdown. Living in Cornwall this meant a 24 miles a day round trip... I’m sure there are people driving much further than me too!!

    The lockdown has proved this was never necessary. The majority of people CAN work from home, and personally, I have saved £210 in diesel over the last three months! Collectively we have helped reduce emissions by a significant amount and this MUST continue.

    In addition, I have had an extra half an hour in bed and to relax in the evening with my family. Quality of... Continue reading

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    A little more respect for those of us who live here

    by Mor&Jon, almost 4 years ago

    We are fortunate to own and live in a house that was our great grandparents. We are both self employed. We work hard and pay all the bills which come our way but we feel increasingly disenfranchised. We have seen really inappropriate construction work occur and although we and others have objected, our objections are brushed to one side - and in a couple of cases, are removed.

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