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 The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB) on Facebook Share The burden of massed tourism (by JoanneB) on X (formerly 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)

    about 6 years ago

    Thank you JoanneB

    Thank you JoanneB

  • Share Bywnans Kernewekka #2 on Facebook Share Bywnans Kernewekka #2 on X (formerly Twitter) Share Bywnans Kernewekka #2 on Linkedin Email Bywnans Kernewekka #2 link

    Bywnans Kernewekka #2

    about 6 years ago

    Your point is what ? !!

    Your point is what ? !!

  • Share "Your Experience" and "Join The Discussion" should be amalgamated. on Facebook Share "Your Experience" and "Join The Discussion" should be amalgamated. on X (formerly Twitter) Share "Your Experience" and "Join The Discussion" should be amalgamated. on Linkedin Email "Your Experience" and "Join The Discussion" should be amalgamated. link

    "Your Experience" and "Join The Discussion" should be amalgamated.

    about 6 years ago

    As per the subject heading.

    There are some really great commentaries under "Your Experience", but they might have been more usefully posted under "Join The Discussion".

    (It took a while before "Join The Discussion" turned into a discussion, it seems to me, but it is increasingly so and is therefore, I would say, the place to post.)

    As per the subject heading.

    There are some really great commentaries under "Your Experience", but they might have been more usefully posted under "Join The Discussion".

    (It took a while before "Join The Discussion" turned into a discussion, it seems to me, but it is increasingly so and is therefore, I would say, the place to post.)

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    An inspiring & sustainable future

    by Net Zero How, about 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


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    The burden of massed tourism

    by JoanneB, about 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.

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    Litter Campaign

    by Elvis Moose, about 6 years ago

    I love Cornwall and it saddens me to see so much litter everywhere; there is more rubbish this summer than I have ever witnessed. I have 2 daughters age 13 and 10 and have always encouraged them to look after their environment and dispose of their rubbish. I have no idea what age group is littering the most but I would like to see a local campaign ran by the council reminding every resident and visitor to pick up after themselves. We need local enforcement officers to patrol community areas and to hand out fines to make this a serious... Continue reading

    I love Cornwall and it saddens me to see so much litter everywhere; there is more rubbish this summer than I have ever witnessed. I have 2 daughters age 13 and 10 and have always encouraged them to look after their environment and dispose of their rubbish. I have no idea what age group is littering the most but I would like to see a local campaign ran by the council reminding every resident and visitor to pick up after themselves. We need local enforcement officers to patrol community areas and to hand out fines to make this a serious campaign. Enough is enough.

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    Transparency

    by Annema, about 6 years ago

    Cornwall has a long history of interest in arts and literature. Selling the residents of Liskeard a promise that our existing, fantastically well used and run Library would be updated into an even better renovated version appears to be just another bit of tactical politics. Cui Bono from a deal to out source the promised development to a private company? To date there is not even a hint of the renovation by this company. Follow the money? Did the council benefit finacially what we now suffer as a loss? If so how is this not just another botched deal at... Continue reading

    Cornwall has a long history of interest in arts and literature. Selling the residents of Liskeard a promise that our existing, fantastically well used and run Library would be updated into an even better renovated version appears to be just another bit of tactical politics. Cui Bono from a deal to out source the promised development to a private company? To date there is not even a hint of the renovation by this company. Follow the money? Did the council benefit finacially what we now suffer as a loss? If so how is this not just another botched deal at the expense of the residents here in Cornwall. The sad "temporary " housing of a fraction of what used to be the Liskeard Library is a slap in the face. Yet no where have I read or seen any discussion about this topic. I think we the residents are at least owed the truth. Is out main libary gone for good? Was the original Library building given to Liskeard in perpetuity for use as a Library? Who technically now owns that building? What happens when no renovation ever takes place?

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    Cornwall Vision - I have a dream!

    by Bee, about 6 years ago

    My future Cornwall is a place where people can take self responsibility for their actions and consciously think about how their actions affect others.

    Lockdown was great for me and my family - we've discovered more about the village and local area we live in than we have in our lifetime - exploring paths which were otherwise so dangerous with speeding traffic that we've never ventured down them before. Post lockdown the traffic is back to normal - although it's 30mph in our village - everyone speeds through. I don't think people are deliberately choosing to be unkind - they... Continue reading

    My future Cornwall is a place where people can take self responsibility for their actions and consciously think about how their actions affect others.

    Lockdown was great for me and my family - we've discovered more about the village and local area we live in than we have in our lifetime - exploring paths which were otherwise so dangerous with speeding traffic that we've never ventured down them before. Post lockdown the traffic is back to normal - although it's 30mph in our village - everyone speeds through. I don't think people are deliberately choosing to be unkind - they just don't think!

    Dog fouling has been a huge issue too - and though people are now back on the beaches - dogs are not kept on leads as they should.

    My neighbours and I all thought that Covid 19 and its dreadful loss of life would make people take notice of how they treat each other and their local environment - we still hope that's true.

    I have a dream that the Cornwall I want does just that - its a place where :

    • we help ourselves be the best citizen we can be - taking advantage of local learning and volunteering opportunities and just get out there and get involved,
    • we welcome people with friendship and kindness - no matter who they are - if second homeowners add to the problem - ask them be part of the solution,
    • we think of the impact of what we do on others, think before you do! Choose people not profit, cut your speed, pick up your dog's mess, keep your dog on a lead, take your rubbish home from the beach or countryside and be a good neighbour,
    • we not only buy local but create work opportunities - look at sustainable new industries so we can build a strong Cornish economy,
    • we end homelessness in the county by utilising green, clean energy technologies to build efficient homes at affordable rates for our children and grandchildren,
    • we stand up together, like our ancestors - for equality and fairness for one and all,
    • we treat everyone with respect, kindness and generosity,
    • we all look after the places we live, work and play ; and
    • we are kind to the planet, keeping it green!
    • we hold our local councillors and national politicians to account for the planning, poverty, lack of investment in the county

    Cornwall more than any other place has the ability to be all these things - because it is not the place but the Cornish people who lead the change we need - we can have the Cornwall we want - it is in our hands! Be the change you want to see in Cornwall.

    Bee the change you wish to see !

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    My future vision of the Cornwall I want

    about 6 years ago

    In the future when they get round to building it there will hopefully be a stadium hosting Premiership rugby and football league football. We really need a future without food banks and one where sensible people have enough money to buy food and can comfortably pay their living expenses. One without any hardship in a prosperous U. K. I personally have herd a lot of comments from locals and visitors about prices so perhaps a cheaper Cornwall would be better for the future.

    In the future when they get round to building it there will hopefully be a stadium hosting Premiership rugby and football league football. We really need a future without food banks and one where sensible people have enough money to buy food and can comfortably pay their living expenses. One without any hardship in a prosperous U. K. I personally have herd a lot of comments from locals and visitors about prices so perhaps a cheaper Cornwall would be better for the future.

  • Share Well put Gar about homes and second homes I could not agree more let's hope the council listen on Facebook Share Well put Gar about homes and second homes I could not agree more let's hope the council listen on X (formerly Twitter) Share Well put Gar about homes and second homes I could not agree more let's hope the council listen on Linkedin Email Well put Gar about homes and second homes I could not agree more let's hope the council listen link

    Well put Gar about homes and second homes I could not agree more let's hope the council listen

    about 6 years ago

    Copied from you Gar _ During the lockdown we have loved walking around more but have been struck by how many vacant properties there are, assumed to be mostly second homes.

    Tourists are valuable to our economy but not second home owners who arrive with everything they need for the week and then leave.

    I’m sad that so much building is taking place on greenfield sites when so much housing is empty for most of the year.

    This needs addressing. Homes should be for residents of Cornwall.

    Let visitors come and stay in hotels and campsites, spending money locally, and... Continue reading

    Copied from you Gar _ During the lockdown we have loved walking around more but have been struck by how many vacant properties there are, assumed to be mostly second homes.

    Tourists are valuable to our economy but not second home owners who arrive with everything they need for the week and then leave.

    I’m sad that so much building is taking place on greenfield sites when so much housing is empty for most of the year.

    This needs addressing. Homes should be for residents of Cornwall.

    Let visitors come and stay in hotels and campsites, spending money locally, and return the housing stock to... Continue reading

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