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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    Tourism

    by mfmikefreeman, almost 4 years ago

    It is a shame that we have allowed Tourism and population growth to become of such importance to the economy of Cornwall.

    I have lived and worked in Cornwall for 40 years and in that time have noticed a serious decline in community life and the quality of the environment.

    Tourism damages the environment, destroys local communities and provides very poor quality employment.

    It is non-productive.

    We need to move the emphasis away from Tourism and try to re-generate innovative productive business, for example in sustainable technologies.
    Small non-tourism manufacturing businesses need to be encouraged by way of provision of... Continue reading

  • Share Providing safe access to public transport from rural areas on Facebook Share Providing safe access to public transport from rural areas on Twitter Share Providing safe access to public transport from rural areas on Linkedin Email Providing safe access to public transport from rural areas link

    Providing safe access to public transport from rural areas

    by saraross, almost 4 years ago

    Hello, I would very much like for access by foot or bicycle to public transport and other destinations to be made easier for people living in rural destinations. During lock down we were unable to walk anywhere safely with my family ( partner and two children). We had to drive to even go for a safe walk. We live on an estate with 30 houses including many with children and there is no safe way of walking or riding a bicycle anywhere. No pavements at all and tractors and very large trucks and lorries on the roads. I have witnessed... Continue reading

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    A better managed Cornwall

    by Michael, almost 4 years ago

    I have witnessed much destruction being done to Cornwall. Too much building, failing infrastructure. tourism dangerously over marketed and so on. This is also dramatically changing everything.

    Tourism is not what it has been made out to be. David Penhaligon the late Member of Parliament knew that. Despite the hype, more of us depend on other sources of income and not tourism. In fact, I would suggest that most money raised by tourism goes on to leave Cornwall and many of those employed by it come here for the work. We end up paying to clean up after it. I... Continue reading

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    Loving the quiet

    by KSL, almost 4 years ago

    After adjusting to the lockdown, I realised that those first two months were a gift. I loved not having traffic noise continually, as we live on the A390. When we began to be able to go out, it was such a joy to not be stuck in traffic. In summer we often can't get out of our drive for cars! We've even ventured out to the coast, a thing we never do in the summer because of the crowds. I realise I only ever enjoy Cornwall normally in the Spring and Autumn. The lack of tourists has brought a calm... Continue reading

  • Share I'm hoping ALL vehicle fuel outlets will take Covid-19 and sanitation and social distancing seriously into the future.. on Facebook Share I'm hoping ALL vehicle fuel outlets will take Covid-19 and sanitation and social distancing seriously into the future.. on Twitter Share I'm hoping ALL vehicle fuel outlets will take Covid-19 and sanitation and social distancing seriously into the future.. on Linkedin Email I'm hoping ALL vehicle fuel outlets will take Covid-19 and sanitation and social distancing seriously into the future.. link

    I'm hoping ALL vehicle fuel outlets will take Covid-19 and sanitation and social distancing seriously into the future..

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    Something (!)

    Obviously physical Cv-19 infection transfer points for the public are, for example, door handles, taps, shopping trolleys, packaged food that's been handled & put back on the shelf AND fuel-dispenser nozzles.

    I'm going to concentrate on "petrol station" measures that should have been taken and will need to be taken for a safer Covid-19-free future.

    Firstly a question: has your local fuel outlet put up reminder signage about hand sanitation and distancing & has your outlet marked-out the social distancing limit at pumps & has your outlet provided disinfectant and/or gloves (despite fact that gloves seem to be... Continue reading

  • Share Sharing the benefit of our beautiful area on Facebook Share Sharing the benefit of our beautiful area on Twitter Share Sharing the benefit of our beautiful area on Linkedin Email Sharing the benefit of our beautiful area link

    Sharing the benefit of our beautiful area

    by Andygold58, almost 4 years ago

    I think I have been very fortunate to live in Cornwall during the lockdown.Our community has come together and neighbours are friendly and supportive.We are lucky to have relatively easy access to open country paths and this has been a big plus.Our coastal path may be the jewel in the crown but our network of rural country paths is a great asset and much less busy.To be able to invest some resources into better maintaining and proactively extending this network would be a good investment for mental health and general wellbeing.Perhaps supporting the occasional and appropriately located piece of outdoor... Continue reading

  • Share Cycling here to stay? on Facebook Share Cycling here to stay? on Twitter Share Cycling here to stay? on Linkedin Email Cycling here to stay? link

    Cycling here to stay?

    by Pamelapamelapamela, almost 4 years ago

    I’ve been cycling a huge amount since lockdown began. I’m lucky enough to have an ebike so St. Austell’s hills don’t present me with too much of a problem. In ‘normal’ times I only use it to get to places I need to go to, eg into town or across to the arts centre or to visit / meet up with friends, and my husband and I have managed to ditch one of the cars since getting an ebike each. Since lockdown though I have been using it just to go on bike rides for pleasure and it’s been an... Continue reading

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    For our children

    by Sallywag, almost 4 years ago

    The lockdown has been difficult in many ways, we have seen how fragile and precarious so many aspects of our society are; our health service is understaffed and under-funded, our food system is insecure, our communities are often disconnected. We need strong social and health services for the good of everybody in this country, we need local and resilient food production, we need to build-back communities supporting each other.

    The pandemic has been a dry-run for the multiple and far more severe challenges we will be facing in the next few years due to climate change and ecological breakdown. We... Continue reading

  • Share Where has Cornwall gone??? on Facebook Share Where has Cornwall gone??? on Twitter Share Where has Cornwall gone??? on Linkedin Email Where has Cornwall gone??? link

    Where has Cornwall gone???

    by Cornish caker, almost 4 years ago

    I have lived all my life in Cornwall, a once beautiful area that any Cornishman could be so very proud of. It breaks my heart to witness on a daily basis, the complete destruction of this once magnificent Duchy in order to feed the greed of second home owners, tourism, celebrities and developers who just want to make money out of the Duchy and don't care about the locals. The planning department appear on the face of it to be corrupt and pass the most hideous plans when the locals oppose it, destroying beautiful little villages with eyesores. These builds... Continue reading

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    Connecting everyone

    by jigs, almost 4 years ago

    I would like to see easier access to walking for those living in our county on busy roads that have no pavements or direct footpath access. Speeding traffic and fumes stop us from enjoying the clean country air in safety. Have to drive to go for a walk!! I enjoyed walking when there was less traffic and drivers were more considerate but since the easing of lockdown, it seems people think it's all over and have gone back to "normal". How quickly the bird song and clear skies are forgotten! I believe many outlying areas could be connected by new... Continue reading

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