The Cornwall We Want

What are your hopes and fears for the future?

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  Litter Campaign

  by Elvis Moose, almost 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, almost 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, almost 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

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

  almost 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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  Innovative and Creative

  by GevaAnn, almost 6 years ago

  I returned to live in Cornwall last year, it is still the innovative and creative place I've always know it it be. There is a long history of Cornish innovation and creativity lets use it, build on it, There is a can do attitude here that can be harnessed and directed if we are willing to come together and dream BIG.

  Reading the comments here, there are so many good ideas.

  I feel we need to be thinking beyond tourism, if we are looking to a sustainable future where all our residents thrive.

  Reclaiming our communities, reclaiming our democracy -... Continue reading

  I returned to live in Cornwall last year, it is still the innovative and creative place I've always know it it be. There is a long history of Cornish innovation and creativity lets use it, build on it, There is a can do attitude here that can be harnessed and directed if we are willing to come together and dream BIG.

  Reading the comments here, there are so many good ideas.

  I feel we need to be thinking beyond tourism, if we are looking to a sustainable future where all our residents thrive.

  Reclaiming our communities, reclaiming our democracy - planning a transition from our current council structure to local assemblies, all of us being willing to put the time and energy into bringing about the change we want to see.

  Fully resourced villages, and town centres that are pleasant places to be, where we can gather and play safely not just shop, car free zones that are full of plants, art and seats. Each community coming together, designing it's physical space and actioning it with the support of the council. Every community needs an outside gathering space, trees and food plants accessible to all.

  Good free public transport, happening in other counties why not here?

  Housing, we all know it's a problem, high levels of homelessness and high levels of second homes, have a tiered Council Tax system,

  single property, full time occupancy - lowest tax,

  multiple properties - part time occupancy - highest tax, perhaps twice or 3 times the lowest . there would be fewer households needing housing benefit.

  Thank you for this space, for calling us to create the Cornwall we want.

  dream big

  We can do it
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  Cornwall Live

  by J_J_G, almost 6 years ago

  Firstly thank you for everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion light, regarding follow on Cornwall Live discussion. I have written previously on this thread and feel more strongly following a taster of vision discussed by the panel.

  I have just returned home from visiting an elderly friend in Penzance, who lives opposite a Victorian house development: I am shocked this planning was allowed. Bolt-on additions with post-build planning granted has displaced a significant adjoining road and on street parking reduced for up to four local vehicles. This development is intended for immediate holiday lettings. Four 'luxury' flats... Continue reading

  Firstly thank you for everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion light, regarding follow on Cornwall Live discussion. I have written previously on this thread and feel more strongly following a taster of vision discussed by the panel.

  I have just returned home from visiting an elderly friend in Penzance, who lives opposite a Victorian house development: I am shocked this planning was allowed. Bolt-on additions with post-build planning granted has displaced a significant adjoining road and on street parking reduced for up to four local vehicles. This development is intended for immediate holiday lettings. Four 'luxury' flats which will not be available to local people.

  Sadly I have had to pull away for a little while following the panels discussion, to further support the councils vision. Primarily because I have recently joined the social housing list (attempted years ago but sadly I wasn't considered vulnerable enough-I was homeless) and no feedback regarding support and welfare assessment is forthcoming. I know there are thousands of local residents desperate for homes and to see development, by out of county moguls is frankly, upsetting.

  What I want for Cornwall now is an immediately cease all development planning whilst Cornwall Council review its priorities for local homes, which must include small scale environmental projects, lease-hold, part-buy and fully affordable rent schemes to become available. Second homes and holiday homes purchases by anyone who has not and do not live in Cornwall must stop, NOW. Not subsidised which is maddening.

  This isn't just some outsider-go-home rhetoric, it is a massive issue and it is rendering working people unstable, vulnerable people further threatened and this type of stress is shortening the lives of people in the here-and-now. It burdens our mental health services and medical services hugely. I have been a health worker for ten years and I cannot believe it has taken a crisis to review what has been happening for over twenty years in this gorgeous county.

  Charge and fine any construction which is not green/environmentally supporting and plan for green space with any future granted new buildings. Panic purchasing is happening now and it needs to stop. Give Cornwall and Cornish peoples their county back. STOP all corporate builds, Prevent second homeownership and holiday developments in the imediate and address the needs of people who live here. Cornwall Council have been sat on an eco-build Survey for over two years, (I know because I completed it) and they need to devolve from Westminster and stand up to the needs of those who like me, are on the verge of incredibly challenging and threatening circumstances.

  Support newly independent businesses run by locals, (no chains) financially in town centres and fine/rates increase any business who chooses not to be plastic free. We haven't got any more time to waste. NONE. People can be considered for secondary purchases when and after we have sorted priorities for those who live and work here and not a moment before. This isn't just a question of ownership, it's a question of health, longevity and sustainability of a county close to collapse, suffering hidden vulnerabilities and exploitation. All in the name of saving face and glamour. ENOUGH is enough

  
  
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  by peterpotager, almost 6 years ago

  Thank you for the live event. I really welcome this opportunity for Cornwall to open up the conversation about a possible future. However, I was deeply frustrated to hear such old familiar rhetoric from the panel. There were many vital issues raised but surely it’s time to move on from the old cliche of “building on our successes”. This is merely a symptom of our top down political system which favours and values performance above any real innovation or initiative, both of which require a high level of risk and experimentation. The successes that each of the panelists were so... Continue reading

  Thank you for the live event. I really welcome this opportunity for Cornwall to open up the conversation about a possible future. However, I was deeply frustrated to hear such old familiar rhetoric from the panel. There were many vital issues raised but surely it’s time to move on from the old cliche of “building on our successes”. This is merely a symptom of our top down political system which favours and values performance above any real innovation or initiative, both of which require a high level of risk and experimentation. The successes that each of the panelists were so eager to site were great and valuable but, let’s be honest, anyone can turn to any lifestyle magazine anywhere in the world to find such similar stories. Investing in success is, from my point of view, an old adage that has partly got us in the mess we now find ourselves. It’s all about winning at the cost of the hundreds and thousands of people who get left behind in that process. It favours the few and creates an intellectual and economic elite. For me, perhaps the most shocking thing to have come out of this pandemic was to learn that second home owners were receiving a free £10,000 grant from the government whilst our undervalued health, care and key workers were risking their lives to save our community on a pittance of a salary. Shame on us for allowing that to happen, it shows where our real values lie.

  I speak from my own personal experience as an architect and senior lecturer. I have had the extreme privilege of having my voice heard and my actions celebrated but at all times have been acutely aware that I’ve been privy to an elite which is not just merely naval-gazing but self-serving and deeply prejudice. I use prejudice not in terms of race but in terms for a prejudice towards ideas and values that meet their own.

  I was particularly disappointed to see the panel’s reaction to a question about a possible citizens assembly. There was a blank silence followed by one of the panel saying something like “I don’t think people are interested in the mechanics of democracy - I think they just want to do something”. Surely this whole thing is about decision making and democracy. Why invite people to engage in their future if you are not really serious about giving them a voice? Having been involved in education for over twenty years I have learnt that education is easy - engagement is extremely difficult. So why are so many not engaged? Perhaps it's because they feel they have no agency, no hope, no confidence or optimism in their own future. This must be the biggest challenge that faces us as a society.

  I strongly believe that if we were brave enough to rise to the challenge of equality that the issues discussed by the panel would shape themselves differently in a much more positive and sustainable way. I would like to take this opportunity to challenge the leaders of Cornwall’s agencies to stop being so nice and so corporate about Cornwall being ‘a brand’ - be bold, take risks, make a difference! Invest in the failures and let the successes look after themselves - they will anyway- then we can really start to use language like innovation, inclusivity, authenticity and diversity.
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  Cornwall Council farms - how can we make better use of them

  by Janet, almost 6 years ago

  I've just listened to the recording of last night's online discussion. Great idea - thanks for setting it up. One of the subjects raised in the environment section was changes to Cornwall Council farms. Really good to hear about what sounded like some innovative initiatives but the farms owned by Cornwall Council cover a comparatively small area of Cornwall. Is there scope for using them for demonstration, for others to learn from?

  I've just listened to the recording of last night's online discussion. Great idea - thanks for setting it up. One of the subjects raised in the environment section was changes to Cornwall Council farms. Really good to hear about what sounded like some innovative initiatives but the farms owned by Cornwall Council cover a comparatively small area of Cornwall. Is there scope for using them for demonstration, for others to learn from?
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  How

  by budeboy, almost 6 years ago

  How do we achieve the things that people say they want ?

  How do we stop incomers buying up the best property and then letting it for part of the year to avoid council tax ?

  How do we stop out of area developers building huge estates when the CC is now largely unable to control it ?

  How do we stop excess tourism when there are so many bedspaces and so much advertising ?

  Surprised that so few people responded, less than 1in 1000 and only those with web access hardly representative.

  The online event is only for Facebook... Continue reading

  How do we achieve the things that people say they want ?

  How do we stop incomers buying up the best property and then letting it for part of the year to avoid council tax ?

  How do we stop out of area developers building huge estates when the CC is now largely unable to control it ?

  How do we stop excess tourism when there are so many bedspaces and so much advertising ?

  Surprised that so few people responded, less than 1in 1000 and only those with web access hardly representative.

  The online event is only for Facebook users ,again exclusive