The Cornwall We Want

What are your hopes and fears for the future?

• Share Environmentally friendly and an end to Council corruption on Facebook Share Environmentally friendly and an end to Council corruption on Twitter Share Environmentally friendly and an end to Council corruption on Linkedin Email Environmentally friendly and an end to Council corruption link

  Environmentally friendly and an end to Council corruption

  by anotherMike, almost 6 years ago

  Everyday I look out my living room window to a beautiful view of fields. Only a small number of the fields are actually used to grow produce. The lockdown has shown many things and one that stands out to me is how little Cornwall provides for itself. Within days of the lockdown the fresh produce in stores was at ridiculously low levels. Something that really shouldn't happen when we live in the countryside and could produce so much more to ensure we don't run low. such a waste of space and no doubt at some point in the future it... Continue reading

  Everyday I look out my living room window to a beautiful view of fields. Only a small number of the fields are actually used to grow produce. The lockdown has shown many things and one that stands out to me is how little Cornwall provides for itself. Within days of the lockdown the fresh produce in stores was at ridiculously low levels. Something that really shouldn't happen when we live in the countryside and could produce so much more to ensure we don't run low. such a waste of space and no doubt at some point in the future it will be built over like many other places in Cornwall. We need to become more self-sufficient instead of relying on produce from other counties or countries. I do understand that our climate isn't always great for many items of fruit and veg but modern greenhouses can be extremely environmentally friendly and many different climates can be achieved so the range of fruit and veg that can be grown is amazing.

  I also believe that Cornwall should be the hub for the countries environmental issues and renewable energy. We have sea, sun and plenty of wind, I feel its absurd that we do not produce a lot more renewable energy. Every new build, be it housing or business should be fitted with solar panels as standard. We have one of the most powerful elements in the world, the sea, on our doorstep and all we do is pollute it, so much natural energy ignored for decades. Time for Cornwall to stop making the energy companies rich and show the corrupt fools in government what environmentally friendly actually means. We owe it to the next generations to ensure they have a planet to live on before we irreversibly change it and possibly end the human race.

  There are many changes that could be made within Cornwall but unfortunately things will never change here unless we replace the self-serving Cornwall Council with a new and uncorrupted council. A peoples council that works for the benefit of Cornwall and its residents instead of its own selfish greed.

  I live in a part of Cornwall that has been unofficially renamed by Royal Mail, we are now called 'the campus' due to the corruption between Cornwall Council and the University of Exeter. Before anyone thinks I have a problem with students I actually intend to be one very soon while I retrain and undertake a Masters Degree in Environmental Science. I believe that everyone should be entitled to the same quality of education no matter what, it shouldn't cost a fortune to pass on information to the next generations. We are meant to provide a good foundation for the next generations to carry on from and at current we have failed terribly. I don't agree that nearly all the building sites in Falmouth are for student accommodation while residential properties are being built on the outskirts and further out. One of the many reasons the Council need to be removed, especially as many of the Cornwall Council properties themselves are falling apart and very badly maintained or not maintained at all.

  We have streets covered in rubbish and glass that's been there for months due to the serious lack of street cleaning in certain areas. Some of the glass was reported to a so called safety inspector at the beginning of the year, its still there now. Cornwall council don't care about us or Cornwall.

  The BBC recently posted some info online regarding Cornwall Council wages. 13 members of the Council earnt over £100,000 last year and 2 members actually earnt over £200,000. Not one single person in Cornwall Council has actually done anything that deserves £100,000 a year in wages. Where is the £100,000 a year for the cleaner that keeps the communal area in our flats clean? he provides a real public service. Where are the £100,000 wages for all healthcare staff, shop staff, military and all the other careers that have risked their lives to provide us with essentials and necessary services during a deadly pandemic? We could save over £1,500,000 a year in wages if we sacked just 15 unnecessary members of Cornwall Council. I currently rent a Cornwall Council property that's falling apart due to an illegal lack of maintenance as money is short yet they corruptly spend the counties money on their own selfish greed. Public servants that publicly serve only themselves.

  Cornwall needs serious change and the public need to start standing together to ensure it happens.

  I would also be aware of the very possible reason Cornwall Council is running 'the Cornwall we want'. The government have recently released details of their plans to develop even more of this country and to build thousands of new homes. The government want all local councils to ask the residents what they want their areas to be like in the future so they can get an idea of the best areas for building these homes. Your answers to this could mean the end of our countryside and ensure the council and government continue to destroy Cornwall and its communities. This destruction of Cornwall needs to stop and we are the only ones that can stop it.

  We are lucky to be here and its time we ensure we use the time we have to make Cornwall the best it can be for the future generations to come
• Share Facebook live flop on Facebook Share Facebook live flop on Twitter Share Facebook live flop on Linkedin Email Facebook live flop link

  Facebook live flop

  by Kernow Kerry, almost 6 years ago

  Dear Cornwall Council,

  It is great that you are trying to gather opinion via social media - however I spent the full hour this evening unable to see or hear the video, reading the chat but unable to comment.

  Was accessibility even considered in the planning of this?

  While I'm sure there were many great points made - I one one of many who were very much looking forward to this and completely unable to participate in any way. Where is the best forum to get our voices heard?

  
  

  Kind regards,

  
  

  Kerry

  Dear Cornwall Council,

  It is great that you are trying to gather opinion via social media - however I spent the full hour this evening unable to see or hear the video, reading the chat but unable to comment.

  Was accessibility even considered in the planning of this?

  While I'm sure there were many great points made - I one one of many who were very much looking forward to this and completely unable to participate in any way. Where is the best forum to get our voices heard?

  
  

  Kind regards,

  
  

  Kerry
• Share Tourism at what cost (by Cardy) on Facebook Share Tourism at what cost (by Cardy) on Twitter Share Tourism at what cost (by Cardy) on Linkedin Email Tourism at what cost (by Cardy) link

  Tourism at what cost (by Cardy)

  almost 6 years ago

  Thank you Cardy: more great comments nicely put.

  Thank you Cardy: more great comments nicely put.
• Share Tourism at what cost on Facebook Share Tourism at what cost on Twitter Share Tourism at what cost on Linkedin Email Tourism at what cost link

  Tourism at what cost

  almost 6 years ago

  My village like so many others has witnessed appalling behaviour from visitors and some locals

  Total disregard for those of us who live here no respect for social distancing

  We have worked hard to stay safe now because of the force of tourism that has been put at risk

  The council must take responsibility for a lot of the issues especially where height barriers have been taken down causing mayhem with massive numbers of motor homes and other camper vans just using the car park as a campsites in one day there were 26 in the car park and still... Continue reading

  My village like so many others has witnessed appalling behaviour from visitors and some locals

  Total disregard for those of us who live here no respect for social distancing

  We have worked hard to stay safe now because of the force of tourism that has been put at risk

  The council must take responsibility for a lot of the issues especially where height barriers have been taken down causing mayhem with massive numbers of motor homes and other camper vans just using the car park as a campsites in one day there were 26 in the car park and still the road into the village was gridlocked god help us in August

  Total disregard for the residents and that has been encouraged by ridiculous measures brought in by councillors with no thought or consultation with those who are directly affected disgraceful

  Now as we venture forward we are faced with the flags saying come on let’s have more people in Cornwall staycations that’s the way

  But where are these people to go in our already overcrowded beautiful county

  I agree with the observation that the Calibre of people coming has changed dramatically showing disgraceful behaviour using the dunes as toilets peeing up the toilet block walls and worse in full view of the residents

  So why are toilets not open for a sensible timescale if you’re encouraging people to come you must have the facilities to cope if not then it’s ludicrous

  Overfilling the bins which are totally inadequate sizes with huge amounts of rubbish

  So if we want an environment that reflects why we live here respecting our county asking more and more people to come is not the answer

  The situation of trying to buy property is a massive problem every time you find something before you can get even a viewing it’s been taken by out of county buyers we need a locals only moratorium to stop this happening even though we all become hypocrites when we need to sell as the heighest bidder wins

  In very popular seaside areas I think a park and ride might be the answer then the numbers can be monitored so the locals are not afraid to walk through their own villages

  No more building in Cornwall unless it’s for locals at reasonable rates we cannot sustain this madness of second homes

  We need a sustainable industry led commerce giving people long term job prospects this can be done by creating jobs that are useful to the communities encouraging clean neighbourhoods making use of what we have here already let’s make communities feel part of the financial input in Cornwall no matter how small

  Let’s make Cornwall ours again for the future

  
  

  
  
• Share Live event (by peterpotager) on Facebook Share Live event (by peterpotager) on Twitter Share Live event (by peterpotager) on Linkedin Email Live event (by peterpotager) link

  Live event (by peterpotager)

  almost 6 years ago

  Don't hold back now Peter ! :)

  Tad harsh maybe on the panel (1st time live using, I assume, Zoom), but great piece Mr P.

  
  

  
  

  Don't hold back now Peter ! :)

  Tad harsh maybe on the panel (1st time live using, I assume, Zoom), but great piece Mr P.

  
  

  
  
• Share Number 1 Carbon Neutral solution! on Facebook Share Number 1 Carbon Neutral solution! on Twitter Share Number 1 Carbon Neutral solution! on Linkedin Email Number 1 Carbon Neutral solution! link

  Number 1 Carbon Neutral solution!

  by Sibyl , almost 6 years ago

  Plant trees!!!

  We can all do it...

  Plant trees!!!

  We can all do it...
• Share The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB) on Facebook Share The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB) on Twitter Share The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB) on Linkedin Email The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB) link

  The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB)

  almost 6 years ago

  Thank you JoanneB

  Thank you JoanneB
• Share Bywnans Kernewekka #2 on Facebook Share Bywnans Kernewekka #2 on Twitter Share Bywnans Kernewekka #2 on Linkedin Email Bywnans Kernewekka #2 link

  Bywnans Kernewekka #2

  almost 6 years ago

  Your point is what ? !!

  Your point is what ? !!
• Share An inspiring & sustainable future on Facebook Share An inspiring & sustainable future on Twitter Share An inspiring & sustainable future on Linkedin Email An inspiring & sustainable future link

  An inspiring & sustainable future

  by Net Zero How, almost 6 years ago

  Carbon Neutral by 2030... Let's do it!

  Let's inspire and show everyone how it is done.

  The council's role in this is to remove the barriers to success and incentivize sensible behaviour. This forum is a fantastic way to raise awareness about what is going on and share knowledge and ideas.

  To this end the Cornwall I would like to see is:

  - A community continuing to pioneer renewable energy technology.

  - Install robust electric car charging infrastructure. Reach out to Tesla for some superchargers nearer than Lifton!

  - Invest much more significantly in a cycle network connecting every town... Continue reading

  Carbon Neutral by 2030... Let's do it!

  Let's inspire and show everyone how it is done.

  The council's role in this is to remove the barriers to success and incentivize sensible behaviour. This forum is a fantastic way to raise awareness about what is going on and share knowledge and ideas.

  To this end the Cornwall I would like to see is:

  - A community continuing to pioneer renewable energy technology.

  - Install robust electric car charging infrastructure. Reach out to Tesla for some superchargers nearer than Lifton!

  - Invest much more significantly in a cycle network connecting every town and village by tracks and trails away from roads.

  - New housing stock should be built to the highest energy efficiency standards. I.e. if the government are aiming for an EPC grade A in the future then this should be the minimum standard for new stock now.

  - Existing housing stock should receive significant financial support to upgrade its energy efficiency standards. This issue is significant and it would be worth considering taking the consultation element of this in house rather than rely on 3rd parties.

  - Our food must be seasonal and local. We should support local farmers and farm shops. It must be cost effective and convenient to chose to buy local.

  In short, I want a Net Zero Lifestyle to be an option available to everyone. Currently not everyone has the money or options to make the right choices.

  Consider following me on YouTube @NetZeroHow as I transition to Net Zero. Thank you Let's Talk Cornwall for providing a fantastic plantorm for discussion and ideas.

  Glen

  
  
• Share The burden of massed tourism on Facebook Share The burden of massed tourism on Twitter Share The burden of massed tourism on Linkedin Email The burden of massed tourism link

  The burden of massed tourism

  by JoanneB, almost 6 years ago

  Tourism may be important to Cornwall but at what cost? Most of us have other forms of employment. We are currently witnessing the worst type of tourists seen in many years. As someone who helps to clean the beach, we have witnessed so much disgusting rubbish including human excrement and then been verbally abused by holiday makers who are often drunk, for collecting after them. The numbers on holiday is incompatible with living and carrying out a normal life. We are often unable to access our own property due to inconsiderate (and illegal) parking. More control MUST be placed on... Continue reading

  Tourism may be important to Cornwall but at what cost? Most of us have other forms of employment. We are currently witnessing the worst type of tourists seen in many years. As someone who helps to clean the beach, we have witnessed so much disgusting rubbish including human excrement and then been verbally abused by holiday makers who are often drunk, for collecting after them. The numbers on holiday is incompatible with living and carrying out a normal life. We are often unable to access our own property due to inconsiderate (and illegal) parking. More control MUST be placed on tourism. It is disrupting our working lives, our quality of life and the environment about us. In many places, a tourist tax is in place. Could one be brought in here? This could be used to offset the damage being caused. Finally, a plea, second homes are killing our village. No sooner does a property go up for sale than it is snapped up often without even a viewing by someone from afar. Some houses have stood empty for years now just gaining in value. A home is to live in and is not an investment. Second homes need to be controlled.