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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    a safer way

    by susie, almost 4 years ago

    The reduced traffic and quieter lanes were wonderful. Older residents, small chilldren, pets and horse riders were all able to use the lanes safely. Suddenly we have a race track again with cars flying along with no regard for other users .

    Can the Council either take note of complaints or carry out a review of speed limits on the many small lanes and reduce speeds from 30 to 20 mph at least with more visible signage.

    Making roads safer should be a priority. Where i live i wait with baited breath for a serious accident to occur soon.

  • Share A lockdown for climate change on Facebook Share A lockdown for climate change on Twitter Share A lockdown for climate change on Linkedin Email A lockdown for climate change link

    A lockdown for climate change

    by NickH, almost 4 years ago

    I applaud your efforts to consult the public. My contribution is an open letter I sent to Derek Thomas last week and posted online. Please forgive me posting it in full. I hope it is of some interest:

    We need a lockdown for climate change. The only thing that prevented thousands of extra deaths from the Covid 19 virus was lockdown: A temporary but clearly defined (and quite extreme) restriction on what we could do and where we could go, enforced by the rule of law and such social cohesion as we could muster. Perhaps we could consider the lockdown... Continue reading

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    A truly sustainable economy

    by Lesley, almost 4 years ago

    Cornwall's reliance on tourism benefits very few who live here. Most people who work in it are paid low, seasonal wages and are forced to live in poor housing (ironically owing to the use of other housing by tourists.) This is neither desirable nor sustainable as people, especially our young people, move away for other work. This has become a community of people who "pass through", easily witnessed by the changes in shop ownership and the faces serving us in our beach-side cafés. We still 'cobble together' our livings with several jobs, in a way not so much different from... Continue reading

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    Pre-coffee moment of reflection

    by Graham, almost 4 years ago

    I grew up in Penzance with a passion for Cornwall. I loved it and I still live here. And there is a lot still to like. But the gradual change year on year chipping away at the character of the place (bigger roads, more supermarkets, standardisation of towns) means that it is a very different Cornwall now. Many of those changes have come about for economic reasons, in particular tourism, and I'm sure they have benefited some of the people here. Yet we still have large unemployment, associated social problems, a hefty crime rate and even with those changes that... Continue reading

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    A new normal

    by sandraS, almost 4 years ago

    I feel that fewer cars and vehicles on the roads, people working from home, more quality of life patterns for families should be all be maintained post covid. Roads need to be made safer for cyclists, one way systems explored, and the pedestrianisation of town centres realised, to enable people to walk safely. The quality of life, the clean air, and the quiet environment need to be maintained.

    I would like to see a 4 day week and a Universal basic Income for all.

    The developments in Communities to deal with the crisis should be supported with funding - eg... Continue reading

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    Overpopulation

    by Sheridan, almost 4 years ago

    The biggest problem we all face is overpopulation,the current UK population is over 65 million and rising ( the maximum sustainable UK population is 17 million). Until this is addressed everything will get worse. People need to be dissuaded from having children to help get the population down,for example,being taxed heavily for every child they have. All house building in the UK should be halted as there are already 1.5 million empty homes in the UK. Without actions such as these the planet will be totally uninhabitable in about 100-150 years.Unfortunately we seem to be "breeding to extinction ".

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    safe cycling

    by ms, almost 4 years ago

    Over the Lockdown myself and my family have been able to use the roads more as they were so quiet, we started to enjoy cycling together, we didn't have to worry about vehicles and felt a lot safer. As result I have been able to teach my son how to ride on the roads safely using hand signals, being more aware of his position on the road and looking out for approaching traffic, he feels much more confident and happy to ride on the roads around Helston. The Lockdown has made me realise how much we fall into lazy habits... Continue reading

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    Tourism in Cornwall

    by Seadog, almost 4 years ago

    I'm totally aware that this beautiful county needs and relies on tourism. We welcome the young families and older members of the world to enjoy what Cornwall has to offer. Sadly there is a darker side of people visiting us, drunkenness and litter bugs fouling are villages and beaches. I hear of young females leaving spent tampons on beaches and males urinating in village streets. Sad that this is, it can only get worse if we don't plan to stop this.

    This is not an easy task, but with careful planning not to disrupt the tourism trade we can achieve... Continue reading

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    No more cycles/horses riding side by side please.

    by Dave777, almost 4 years ago

    Ive lost count on how many cycles and horse riders keep riding side by side on our narrow country lanes, even on bends. Do they not know how deadly this is when i have to try to miss them in my car or just drive into the hedge. they are lucky i dont drive very fast. Please stop this before you get hurt or worse.

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    scandalous second homes

    by DRB, almost 4 years ago

    Second homes should not be allowed anywhere in the UK, not only do the council lose out because they only pay business rates but small businesses lose out in the colder months as the houses stand empty, future generations lose out as there are less and less homes for sale, check rightmove and see how many homes are only for second home use, they drive up house prices making it extremely difficult for the people on low income as the season dies down and work becomes less and less, the government and councils need to stop this, with so many... Continue reading

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