The Cornwall We Want

What are your hopes and fears for the future?

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  For our children

  over 6 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

  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 need a county council that recognises that this is a unique moment for us to build-back better, with a forward-looking greener economy. This is not a "lefty" issue, it's not an "environmentalist's crusade". This is a question of protecting the future and the future of our children. Because if recent events have taught us anything, it's that life is vulnerable, and precious, and not to be taken-for-granted.
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  Where has Cornwall gone???

  over 6 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

  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 are destroying out natural habitats, the animals that live in them and the future for generations to come. It leaves the young Cornish with very low incomes with no prospects of ever buying a house where they were born, diluting the Cornish as a ethnic group. Protection of this Duchy seems non existent at the moment and if there is a piece of land, the rule of thumb by the council appears to be, "lets develop it" The historical and archaeological aspects are thrown in the bin and no-one seems to care. Our Bridleways and Public footpaths are being developed and disappearing and our green fields are being destroyed. The locals are being ignored and the inward migrants are being given priority. It is a disgrace. The priority seems to be Tourism which only contributes approx. 12-13% of the economy yet costs the locals thousands in clean up charges, policing, NHS and the list goes on. Lockdown has been amazing and has been such a breath of fresh air having little or no traffic on the roads, the wildlife has returned, nature is beautiful but will be so damaged again when lock down has finished. I fear that it is too late to rescue Cornwall and that the damage has been already done by the planning process and the councillors who seem hell bent on pushing their own agendas and ignoring the locals, the environment, the history and the heritage of this once beautiful Duchy!
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  Connecting everyone

  by jigs, over 6 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

  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 footpaths where people can continue to enjooy nature while others enjoy their driving!
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  Residents

  over 6 years ago

  I have lived in Cornwall nearly 60 years and being in lock down took me back to being young and living in a small village where everyone knew everyone and looked out for each other....We have lived where We are now for 13 years and although we know a fair few people but with work etc not that many but during lock down We walked the dog around the lanes and by -ways from the village as did so many other people.We got to know so many people but have noticed as work has started up we are not seeing... Continue reading

  I have lived in Cornwall nearly 60 years and being in lock down took me back to being young and living in a small village where everyone knew everyone and looked out for each other....We have lived where We are now for 13 years and although we know a fair few people but with work etc not that many but during lock down We walked the dog around the lanes and by -ways from the village as did so many other people.We got to know so many people but have noticed as work has started up we are not seeing so many out walking which is such a shame.Everyone is back to using their cars.There are so many lovely walks near by it would be nice to advertise all the footpaths locally more.More cycle/ walking trails would be lovely too...its kne think to encourage people onto their bikes but our roads are not safe, the roads are too narrow for cars and bikes...the cycle routes are often in lanes but these are very narrow, windy and actually dangerois to walk or cycle along...

  I am a member of the volunteer group that was started up in the village and delivering prescriptions has made me aware of just how many very elderly people live in the village, some very frail and I do wonder how they manage on a daily basis .Our local shop has been wonderful and has also been doing deliveries with us volunteers helping out...I am wondering if this will carry on when this is all over.

  I do dispair at all the building going on....where are all the people coming from who are buying these houses, where do they all work.....with Grandchildren at school down here in classes of over 30 where are all these extra children going to go to school...with a hospital almost permanently on black alert , doctors taking weeks to see and dentists as rare as..well , hens teeth,...I feel the lack of infrastructure being built is very very worrying and short sighted.Oir roads are busy all year round so throwing summer visitors into the mix is horrendous.There needs to be some control over the number of holiday lets, camp sites etc...and maybe more emphasis on advertising low season holidays, spread the load a bit.Less dependence on tourism would be rather nice.

  
  
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  Give us more recreational space

  over 6 years ago

  During the lockdown, construction workers and heavy vehicles have continued their work of turning our recreational playing field into a car park. The company renting the recreational playing field from the town council paid mitigation money for being given the right to turn it into a car park and to make up for the loss of the recreational space and the town council voted to give the money to the football club and the rugby club. Both are about a mile away and I doubt if any of the residents living close to the playing field and using the playing... Continue reading

  During the lockdown, construction workers and heavy vehicles have continued their work of turning our recreational playing field into a car park. The company renting the recreational playing field from the town council paid mitigation money for being given the right to turn it into a car park and to make up for the loss of the recreational space and the town council voted to give the money to the football club and the rugby club. Both are about a mile away and I doubt if any of the residents living close to the playing field and using the playing field have any connection with the rugby club or football club. Why did the council not consult local residents and ask them how the money should be spent? Please provide more recreational space on the north western side of Bodmin.
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  Creating a more self-sufficient Cornwall

  over 6 years ago

  The colour of the sea was stunning during lockdown, the skies were clear and so were the roads! You could hear nature all around you. I want to keep some of that.

  I think Cornwall has been ruined by too much tourism, taking homes which should be available for residents, blocking residential streets with camper vans and creating much of the road and coastal pollution.

  We need a mixed economy enabling us to be more self-sufficient in hard times. We are a world away from London and other large cities and we have different concerns, strengths and areas for development.

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  The colour of the sea was stunning during lockdown, the skies were clear and so were the roads! You could hear nature all around you. I want to keep some of that.

  I think Cornwall has been ruined by too much tourism, taking homes which should be available for residents, blocking residential streets with camper vans and creating much of the road and coastal pollution.

  We need a mixed economy enabling us to be more self-sufficient in hard times. We are a world away from London and other large cities and we have different concerns, strengths and areas for development.

  We have fish from our coasts and we need to maximise food production from the land too. We have a diverse and extraordinarily creative and proud population who could provide many of our needs. We could start a new campaign backing Cornish business and become a more prosperous region as a result. The idea that tourism is all we have got is misguided and short-sighted. We need our young people inspired to stay in Cornwall by providing good quality and rewarding employment opportunities.

  I would like to see a far more pro-active engagement in local affairs from our regional MPs too. They should help spearhead the changes to increase self-sufficiency and prosperity in this special place we live.

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  Local issues

  by Sue A, over 6 years ago

  I think we need to support local shops. We have just got used to having everything we want NOW. Let's try to get back to seasonal, local produce. Cut single use plastic, reduce, reuse, recycle, take your litter home! There are many, easy ways we can make a difference. Turn lights out, taps off reduce waste. Think about the things we take for granted etc.etc.

  I think we need to support local shops. We have just got used to having everything we want NOW. Let's try to get back to seasonal, local produce. Cut single use plastic, reduce, reuse, recycle, take your litter home! There are many, easy ways we can make a difference. Turn lights out, taps off reduce waste. Think about the things we take for granted etc.etc.
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  Sense

  over 6 years ago

  Proud of how our resident community has risen to the covid challenge - not so sure how Cornwall Council has contributed - not been seen on the ground

  A population where average age is more than national average needs adequate services, not a hospital in and out of black rating, needs improved mental health care - free for those most in need, not 6 week waiting lists

  Weekly refuse collection to ensure environment is looked after - more and more plastic bags with rubbish thrown out of cars as public bins overflowing or taken away

  Ensure 2nd home owners appropriately... Continue reading

  Proud of how our resident community has risen to the covid challenge - not so sure how Cornwall Council has contributed - not been seen on the ground

  A population where average age is more than national average needs adequate services, not a hospital in and out of black rating, needs improved mental health care - free for those most in need, not 6 week waiting lists

  Weekly refuse collection to ensure environment is looked after - more and more plastic bags with rubbish thrown out of cars as public bins overflowing or taken away

  Ensure 2nd home owners appropriately contribute

  Stop grandstanding projects until basic care issues covered

  Keep procurement contracts in County - encourage appropriate training to ensure this can be done in future. Support agriculture fishing and tourism (it won't go away so need to be realistic)

  A population that is conservative with a left leaning run local authority stacking up future liabilities by poor financial decisions.....

  So what will happen with these dreams for the future

  Working in the voluntary sector I am not optimistic

  
  
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  Attracting Investment

  by MOONSHADOW, over 6 years ago

  Now retired I have spent the last fourteen years observing the lack of opportunity for the young people in Cornwall, who really have to leave the County to realise their potential.

  Mining is Dead

  China Clay is dying

  Fishing is in the hands of Stevensons

  Agriculture is in the handS of a few

  The industries I have been involved with work, so long as they are selling within Cornwall. On the international stage, they are woefully behind the times and unable to meet the instantaneous demands regarded as standard by the rest of the world.

  "Drekkly" is all very quaint... Continue reading

  Now retired I have spent the last fourteen years observing the lack of opportunity for the young people in Cornwall, who really have to leave the County to realise their potential.

  Mining is Dead

  China Clay is dying

  Fishing is in the hands of Stevensons

  Agriculture is in the handS of a few

  The industries I have been involved with work, so long as they are selling within Cornwall. On the international stage, they are woefully behind the times and unable to meet the instantaneous demands regarded as standard by the rest of the world.

  "Drekkly" is all very quaint when you are on the outside looking in, but from the inside looking out, when you need to plan, commit and get something done, it is extremely painful.

  Large companies are not likely to invest in a culture where "tea breaks", "overtime", and drekkly-ism exist. This does not market Cornwall well to the rest of the world, except tourists.

  Therefore, it may be an idea to start ridiculing this within Cornwall, perhaps with a car stocker campaign:

  KERNOW

  WE DON'T DO DREKKLY

  WE DO NOW!..................................
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  Cornwall awaits

  by Jimbo, over 6 years ago

  Cornwall will face many changes from what we have had prior to lockdown and it will be for local people to actively help develop Cornwall to an even better place, either to live in or holiday in.
  The survey suggest people want less traffic and want walking and cycling to be more the norm, but do they? Already the number of walkers I see has dropped dramatically and car usage has increased.
  we really need to think about how we complete surveys - is it to be fact or fiction.

  Less traffic sounds good but tourism is a main provider... Continue reading

  Cornwall will face many changes from what we have had prior to lockdown and it will be for local people to actively help develop Cornwall to an even better place, either to live in or holiday in.
  The survey suggest people want less traffic and want walking and cycling to be more the norm, but do they? Already the number of walkers I see has dropped dramatically and car usage has increased.
  we really need to think about how we complete surveys - is it to be fact or fiction.

  Less traffic sounds good but tourism is a main provider of jobs and tourist mean traffic, there’s no getting away from it.

  Local shops need or support which hopefully we will still provide. Farm shops sound great but can locals on low salaries really support them at the prices they charge compared to the big supermarkets?

  We really need to get real, fact not fiction. Support not talk.