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 Change is required on Facebook Share Change is required on Twitter Share Change is required on Linkedin Email Change is required link

    Change is required

    by RW, almost 4 years ago

    I think my comments will support many of those made by others.

    I think the lock down period has demonstrated to many that there are significant problems with the way we have come to live our lives. However it is unrealistic to think we could instantly stop many of the things that impact badly on Cornwall, such as:

    As others have said - tourism causes a significant numbers of problems:

    It creates jobs - but mainly low paid jobs and these are often summer only i.e. cheap part time labour with few career development opportunities.

    A large number of second... Continue reading

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    Distant Land

    by Keyworker, almost 4 years ago

    In lockdown we could cycle anywhere nd hear the birds, Cornwall looked so beautiful with uncut hedges and verges full of wild flowers. Litter was unnoticed except for the odd escape from the recycling truck. For 3 months Cornwall was magical but slowly the traffic has come back and its all started again - noise, air pollution, building works, the cormac hedge annihilators. Sad.. back to the concreting and destruction of Cornwall.

  • Share Let's Reduce the Traffic Noise Pollution that's Ruining our Environment on Facebook Share Let's Reduce the Traffic Noise Pollution that's Ruining our Environment on Twitter Share Let's Reduce the Traffic Noise Pollution that's Ruining our Environment on Linkedin Email Let's Reduce the Traffic Noise Pollution that's Ruining our Environment link

    Let's Reduce the Traffic Noise Pollution that's Ruining our Environment

    by Pete, almost 4 years ago

    The reduction in traffic due to the lockdown has given us a period of tranquility to enjoy the natural environment in the county. It seems a great shame if we don't do what we can to make this a permanent feature.

    Anyone living within a few miles of A roads and some B roads is forced to endure an ever-increasing assault on what should be a peaceful Cornish environment. The problem is twofold and both aspects can be addressed.

    First the road surfaces. Most road noise comes from vehicle tyres on the tarmac, it resonates for miles even after the... Continue reading

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    Community really matters

    by MoJo, almost 4 years ago

    Please, please Cornwall Council make our lanes safer now lifting lockdown has enabled traffic to significantly increase, pay more attention to what matters to the community living in a tourist area. It does not take much to ensure better health and social connectivity by reminding drivers that locals too want to continue to enjoy the benefits of our new found walking ventures. A few more timely reminders along the designated walking route from Tencreek down West Looe Hill would be a good start! We need to hold on to the positives we have found during the past weeks.

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    A Blissful Two Months

    by CornishJock, almost 4 years ago

    Having lived in Cornwall for 36 years and worked for 20 of those years I have watched a beautiful county filled with great people slowly ruin itself.

    The County Council is a disgrace and should be thoroughly ashamed of the way it has performed. Mass tourism is a curse which should have been controlled by better planning. It is not only big business from 'up the line' which is to blame. We have plenty of home grown so called developers who have raped the county by building poor quality housing after knocking down beautiful granite houses, St Ives is a... Continue reading

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    Local community roads

    by Make Cornwall Great Again, almost 4 years ago

    My hope for the future is that the Council resurface Mexico Lane and build a pavement along Churchtown Road to Riviere Towans. The road is regularly used by pedestrians which has has a 60 mph speed limi and a bend with poor visibility. Let’s hope the Council are listening.

  • Share I want to keep cycling! on Facebook Share I want to keep cycling! on Twitter Share I want to keep cycling! on Linkedin Email I want to keep cycling! link

    I want to keep cycling!

    by Lanson resident, almost 4 years ago

    During lockdown my primary school aged children could cycle confidently on the roads in Launceston and the rural lanes beyond. They absolutely loved their experience of the freedom of the roads, which all us adults had as children when there was much less traffic.

    The kids' school is 2 miles from our house, easily cycleable for them now. As a family we all want to keep cycling both for recreation and to get to and from school. But as traffic levels have risen again, so their road confidence is evaporating. Also, cycling in traffic-polluted air is not enjoyable.

    Please could... Continue reading

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    Benefits of Lockdown

    by Jaymac, almost 4 years ago

    Lockdown has forced many changes for good that would previously have been considered impossible to achieve especially in such a short time period; reduced pollution from road and air traffic, safer roads for cycling and walking, cleaner air and appreciation of key workers who support our daily lives on all levels.

    I would like to see sustained and enhanced improvements in these areas:

    - Practical measures to encourage more cycling, walking & running.

    - Incentives for the switch from petrol & diesel to hybrid and electric vehicles.

    - Re-assessment of pay rates for public sector key workers to properly reflect... Continue reading

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    Communities can breathe and thrive.

    by Jennie, almost 4 years ago

    With the total absence of incomers, reduced traffic and congestion It was like going back to the sweet days of childhood when it was safe, and relatively uncrowdead. I believe this was felt by many and the wonderful (and old fashioned) support networks had room to thrive. We have had a long period of push for growth, greed and materialism, which I think has given a greater gap between those seen to be winners, but only financially, where the real winners are those who have a great sense of community and care for others.

    My wish would be to restrict... Continue reading

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    Too much damage is being caused....

    by Joanne B, almost 4 years ago

    I think that the lockdown, which is being lifted far too soon in the face of pressures from tourism (again) gave the whole environment a break. Better air quality, less pollution, quieter, more wild life but sadly, it's not going to last.

    We are sacrificing so much for tourism and second homes in Cornwall. Our communities are being devastated by this. As local people, we don't seem to get a say and the council doesn't listen. Two years ago, I couldn't even get into my own village because of the number of toursist and cars. WhenI eventually did get home... Continue reading

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