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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  • Share Creative Cornwall on Facebook Share Creative Cornwall on Twitter Share Creative Cornwall on Linkedin Email Creative Cornwall link

    Creative Cornwall

    by Mylorian, almost 4 years ago

    It seemed to me that as soon as the lock down happened people started to reach for the arts: music, reading, drawing, dancing, writing: all the things we do to entertain ourselves, keep our spirits up and sooth ourselves. Like other people I enjoyed the peace and quiet of lockdown but I found I needed to keep busy. I read, wrote and sewed, which helped me feel calmer. We need to encourage people to keep doing these creative things, for our physical and mental health. It was good to have a daily exercise hour in lockdown, it encouraged me to... Continue reading

  • Share Too much building of the wrong type. on Facebook Share Too much building of the wrong type. on Twitter Share Too much building of the wrong type. on Linkedin Email Too much building of the wrong type. link

    Too much building of the wrong type.

    by FLT, almost 4 years ago

    My biggest fear for Cornwall is the amount of building occurring. The planning Department should be taking a hard look at the type of buildings being passed and ask themselves whether they are for the good of Cornwall and its people. Faceless estates with no infrastructure, not enough facilities, overcrowding. Building on greenfield sites, and sites of historical interest. Remember the old song, "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot".

  • Share Invest in our young people on Facebook Share Invest in our young people on Twitter Share Invest in our young people on Linkedin Email Invest in our young people link

    Invest in our young people

    by SandraandBella, almost 4 years ago

    Like most people commenting here I have enjoyed the recent peace and tranquility. I have watched in delight as nature started to heal herself in the few months she has been allowed, I have loved being able to walk and cycle in relative safety and, of course, I want this to continue. Cornwall needs to come out of this heading towards a greener and more affluent future. The question is ‘how do we achieve it?’. I believe this is a multifaceted and a very long term project.

    We need to start with our young people. Schools and guardians must teach... Continue reading

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    Population growth and greed

    by cornwallresident, almost 4 years ago

    Virtually every person I know who cares about the Duchy are aghast at the level of housing development that is being foisted upon us. And not for the benefit of local people. It seems a mission from those in charge to attract more and more people to Cornwall whether it be to holiday or to live. This cannot continue at the rate it has been over the past 10 years without seriously impacting on the quality of life of those already living here.

    Cornwall is in severe danger of 'cooking the golden goose'. When the Duchy is covered in concrete... Continue reading

  • Share A Green future is the only future. on Facebook Share A Green future is the only future. on Twitter Share A Green future is the only future. on Linkedin Email A Green future is the only future. link

    A Green future is the only future.

    by Greenways, almost 4 years ago

    Cycleways please, and footpaths , everywhere.Connecting every community.

    Photovoltaics on all industrial and agricultural buildings but NOT on fields. Hedges,copses,woods all linked providing wildlife corridors.

    A congestion/emission charge as you enter Cornwall ( cf London). The bigger the gas guzzler the bigger the fee.

    Plastic free Cornwall.

    Pesticide free Cornwall.

    Herbiicide free Cornwall ( note that Bayer are paying $8 billion for cancer caused by glysophate).

    GM free Cornwall.

    Carbon neutral by 2030

    No cruise liners.

    No super trawlers.

    Insulate every house.get rid of gas/oil boilers.

    All new homes to be 'passive'.

    All new homes to have solar thermal panels.

    ... Continue reading

  • Share No 'new normal' just use common sense of what people really want on Facebook Share No 'new normal' just use common sense of what people really want on Twitter Share No 'new normal' just use common sense of what people really want on Linkedin Email No 'new normal' just use common sense of what people really want link

    No 'new normal' just use common sense of what people really want

    by Anonymous, almost 4 years ago

    Whilst high streets are in decline, I do not agree with the continuous development of out of town shopping complexes, as this is driving the decline of the highstreet. To help with the housing needs, second homes should be banned, and only those intending to actually move to / live in Cornwall should be allowed to buy a house, to free up many empty properties for those contributing to Cornwall all year round. I am really against the constant building of ugly, council looking new builds on green fields, so this seems the obvious solution. Also, if second home owners... Continue reading

  • Share A lesson to be learned on Facebook Share A lesson to be learned on Twitter Share A lesson to be learned on Linkedin Email A lesson to be learned link

    A lesson to be learned

    by Jen, almost 4 years ago

    There is a definite lesson to be learned from the lockdown. It was plain to see. There was far less pollution and the countryside flourished. But sadly, once again, our lives are about to be put at risk by tourists flooding here, possibly carrying the virus. They do every year and suddenly we don't count any more. Everything must be right for the tourists. And by tourists I mean second homers as well who equally cause damage and destruction. So a plea from my entire family. Cut back on the numbers which flood here and abuse us every year. Tax... Continue reading

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    One and All

    by Donna W, almost 4 years ago

    Our Cornish moto 'One and All' should be a guiding force for the decisions that are made about our counties future. At the moment this does not seem to be the case. Local planning committees take decisions on developments and if they say no, the decision is taken to a higher power out of county and we end up with the development anyway. This approach is ruining our county.

    We desperately need more political and planning powers to make the decisions that affect our communities without those decisions being overridden.

    We need less tourists and we desperately need to control... Continue reading

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    Is Cornwall dying?

    by wnevets, almost 4 years ago

    I was born in Newquay in 1967. Raised through a strong resonating tourism industry, where almost every household in and around Newquay offered B & B, including my own parents. This was a vital service to the economic region, above and beyond the Hotel businesses themselves, and when Newquay was full to capacity, it really was, with an ocean of families, couples, and yes the just as important 18-30 sector with THE MOST DISPOSABLE INCOME! Oh, and the Council made a killing on it too (even though they always seem to spend it everywhere other than Newquay)!

    Over the last... Continue reading

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    Many excellent suggestions

    by LesP, almost 4 years ago

    I have read the comments and agree with most -

    Yes, we need more political power in Cornwall, devolution etc, call it what you will

    Yes, more limits on tourism which has caused massive destruction and inconvenience to those who live here - less numbers, better quality, less pollution, less traffic jams etc

    Yes, a tourist tax is desperately needed

    Yes, a control on second homes which also cause huge damage in our locale

    Yes, more care for the environment

    Yes, a better planning department, not the out of control development now ongoing and permitted by a dysfunctional planning system

    ... Continue reading

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