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 How about listening to us local people? on Facebook Share How about listening to us local people? on Twitter Share How about listening to us local people? on Linkedin Email How about listening to us local people? link

    How about listening to us local people?

    by LocalChippy, almost 4 years ago

    We pay high council taxes and high business rates too but the council and the government don't listen to us. Mind you, if you are a tourist, you are listened to big time. My business has been adversely affected by the delays created by the traffic queues and visitors parking in front of my workshops but no one seems to care. "We depend on tourism" is all we are told. My little firm doesn't. This appears day in day out in the papers who I am sure think that no one actually lives here. I have noticed during lock down... Continue reading

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    Green New Deal

    by Jackie, almost 4 years ago

    I would echo much of what has already been said (reduce traffic, fewer second homes, diversify from our reliance on tourist industry, definitely facilitate/encourage safe cycling) but on top of that we need to make climate change the number one consideration in an decision-making.

    Let's think radically! Reduce traffic by making public transport convenient, frequent and free at point of use (paid by taxes - if public transport was an easy option, we wouldn't need our cars so would save us money bearing in mind most cars are stationary for 95% of the time). Encourage cycling (and walking) with safe... Continue reading

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    Town Centres

    by Minicrank, almost 4 years ago

    I would like to see our town centres pedestrianised so that we can have places for coffee, street entertainment and small local market stalls. Perhaps we also need to think about creating park and rides on the edges of our towns, perhaps even with something like bicycle hire in the tourist season. I would also like to have bylaws introduced so that pubs in the town centre could not sell alcohol until 6pm but could still open to serve food and soft drinks. I think signage in town centres needs to be themed around the Cornwall flag colours so that... Continue reading

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    High streets and housing

    by Spot_the_dog, almost 4 years ago

    I applaud Cornwall Council for listening, and sincerely hope they are allowed to act on the results for the benefit of Cornwall and the residents, and not be overruled by central government policy. Traditional retail was already struggling before the pandemic, and is now struggling more. Maybe we don't need "traditional" high streets any more? There is considerable concern across the county about house building on green space and the loss of habitat. This could be the time to rethink the high street and convert them into living communities with people living there, thus reducing the new build requirement in... Continue reading

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    inclusivity

    by peterpotager, almost 4 years ago

    This lockdown period has, for me, focused attention on how divided we have become as a society. It’s been very good to hear that people have felt a stronger sense of community during this pandemic but I fear that unless we take this opportunity to change we will drift swiftly back to a ‘normal’ that was clearly not working for everyone. The Cornwall that I would love to be a part of in the future would be a place that decides not just to thank those key workers for their incredibly selfless efforts during this difficult period, but to make... Continue reading

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    Town Centres revived

    by karsid, almost 4 years ago

    town centres to be welcoming, pleasant, safe spaces where we can meet, greet, and treat ourselves and each other. Places that celebrate things that make us feel better, offer culture, street theatre, vibrant cafes. personal care and advice. Where you can get what you you cannot buy online. Strip away the do not signs, the ugly street furniture, the yellow lines and replace with flags and flowers and coloured paving and gentle ways to discourage vehicles. Encourage maintenance of shops and buildings, and if the provision of toilets is a drain on the council then reward businesses that offer that... Continue reading

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    Yes "The Cornwall we Want"

    by SpB, almost 4 years ago

    Well the Cornwall we want depends on who you ask. For Cornish people, most I would agree, are fed up with the continuing construction of apartments and houses, which are not for the benefit of the Cornish people. Therefore the Cornwall I want is:

    1. Before being able to buy a new property in Cornwall, you must reside full-time in Cornwall. The rise of second homes has pushed property prices to rediculous levels, such as in Mawgan Porth. Furthermore more people want to move to Cornwall and end up buying the new properties being built. All new builds must only... Continue reading

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    Safe and health environment

    by HeathG, almost 4 years ago

    I would like to raise my concerns over wireless technology and the increasing amount of scientific work in this field highlighting the dangers it presents to human health and our environment which will have a direct effect on Cornwall.

    Steve Double MP for St Austell and Newquay has confirmed that he is in favour of the development of the UK space sector following the treaty signed between the UK and the USA. I get the impression this is based upon the potential economic benefits this could bring to Cornwall, which I understand. However, despite the difficult circumstances we all face... Continue reading

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    Support services and sustainability

    by ex londoner, almost 4 years ago

    I start by saying I am not Cornish having lived in London and the south east most of my life. During Lockdown the sense of community has really hit home. This is the way we should be always. Whilst the lack of traffic has been fabulous , realistically i can only see this invcreasing post lockdown as the influx of stay-cationers pour in. This will be great for all the biusnesses based on tourism but more sustanable modes of transport should be lobbied for, I am thinking TRAINS..... My big awakening was how dependant we are on foriegn trade, we... Continue reading

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    Less traffic on the roads

    by Tony in Truro, almost 4 years ago

    I feel, without doubt, that having far less cars on Cornwall’s roads would be an enormous benefit to life in general and may even go some way to saving the planet. It’s easy to say we should all cycle or walk to work or whatever. But how easy or safe is it to do these environmentally friendly things?

    There are not enough busses. The trains are too crowded and not always punctual. The cyclist is faced with a mishmash of bits and pieces of cycle lanes - some safe others not. Pavements are none existent in many areas.

    Now is... Continue reading

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