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 Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall #2 on Facebook Share Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall #2 on Twitter Share Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall #2 on Linkedin Email Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall #2 link

    Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall #2

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    @GrannySeaSide I am coming around also to the idea that opportunities for younger generations in Cornwall is THE key issue.

    Can we make it increasingly possible for young Cornish folk to imagine a prosperous life here ?

  • Share More pedestrian friendly, green town centres on Facebook Share More pedestrian friendly, green town centres on Twitter Share More pedestrian friendly, green town centres on Linkedin Email More pedestrian friendly, green town centres link

    More pedestrian friendly, green town centres

    by FalmouthResident, almost 4 years ago

    I would like to see pedestrian zones introduced in town centres (e.g. 9am-6pm - with delivery allowed outside those hours) and parking moved to outside the city centre. It seems cars get the prime location with the parking located at the waterfront. Parking should be moved out of the centre and then the great waterfront location can be turned into a wonderful green space with e.g. outdoor space for pubs and cafes, skate park,...

  • Share Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall on Facebook Share Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall on Twitter Share Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall on Linkedin Email Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall link

    Let's keep our talented young in Cornwall

    by GrannySeaSide, almost 4 years ago

    If we want a Cornwall which, in the future, does not rely hugely on tourism, we need to ensure that our young people have the opportunity to live, work & prosper within the county. So, let's not build even more holiday homes,or introduce special ' buy to let holiday homes' and expensive housing that are only affordable by those downsizing from big cities.

    Cornwall has a huge pool of creative, talented people across the county and they should be encouraged, supported and listen to. Perhaps a committee or think tank should be set up using our entrepreneurs along side the... Continue reading

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    Walking and Cycling

    by Ben, almost 4 years ago

    As many people have already commented, lockdown provided a greater opportunity to walk and cycle without the fear of traffic. This was in many ways a very special experience, and felt like a genuine once in a lifetime event.

    I would like to see a significant investment in cycle lanes and footpaths to produce a network of safe routes that link up our towns and villages. To cycle from Truro to Falmouth for example, without sharing the journey with cars, lorries and buses, would give so many the incentive to leave the car at home. This would lead to improved... Continue reading

  • Share Less people everywhere would help all on Facebook Share Less people everywhere would help all on Twitter Share Less people everywhere would help all on Linkedin Email Less people everywhere would help all link

    Less people everywhere would help all

    by Aunt Nancy, almost 4 years ago

    Tourism is only one aspect of income generation, and has become prevalent here because of the type of area (seaside) and the reduction in varying industries, small and large, which were able to (mostly) keep people in employment.

    To focus on only one aspect of anything, and to expect simple, one-dimensional solutions to complex problems, is to court disaster, which is what humans are quite good at. ALL the problems facing humans, wildlife, climate, economies and so on, are being compounded at an alarming rate by our own overpopulation. This includes the pandemonium about Covid-19! There is no point talking... Continue reading

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    Traffic levels are increasing

    by DavydhT, almost 4 years ago

    Cornwall Council has failed to maintain the lower levels of traffic, and noise pollution that we had during the lockdown.

    The council could have done more and can in future do more to encourage cycling in the Truro area, some cycle lanes on Trafalgar Avenue and Morlaix Avenue, as well as St. Clements Street and St. Austell Street would be helpful.

    Cornwall Council has also failed to develop a distinctive devolved policy to respond to the coronavirus, in constrast to the other devolved nations of Scotland and Wales. Cornwall Council needs to in future stand up to central government and... Continue reading

  • Share It would be worth examining the worldwide 'Butler Model' for outcomes of over reliance on tourism on Facebook Share It would be worth examining the worldwide 'Butler Model' for outcomes of over reliance on tourism on Twitter Share It would be worth examining the worldwide 'Butler Model' for outcomes of over reliance on tourism on Linkedin Email It would be worth examining the worldwide 'Butler Model' for outcomes of over reliance on tourism link

    It would be worth examining the worldwide 'Butler Model' for outcomes of over reliance on tourism

    by Roger, almost 4 years ago

    We are unable to produce the graphic here, but the 'Butler Model' shows clearly the devastating effects of over reliance on tourism. Cornwall desperately needs to regard this seriously.

    The Butler Model of tourist resort development

    The purpose of the Butler Model is to look at the way that tourist resorts, grow and develop. The tourist industry, like all industry, is dynamic and constantly changing. Therefore, the Butler Model is a way of studying tourist resorts and seeing how they change over time and in relation to the changing demands of the tourist industry. These changes can then be compared... Continue reading

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    Protect what makes Cornwall special

    by emm2020 , almost 4 years ago

    Lockdown has given me pause to think about what makes Cornwall truly special - our natural and historic environment, our sense of community and our arts and culture. I loved being able to ride my bike, something I’d normally be too scared to do because of the traffic. Finding ways to help people enjoy the outdoors without need for their cars has to be a priority. I would definitely use my bike to get to work if roads were safer. I think lots of people have valued the environment during lockdown but still too many have dropped litter or damaged... Continue reading

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    Three Main Issues #2

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    A nice turn on the key issues IMVHO @James2


  • Share Cornwall needs to be Forward Looking #2 on Facebook Share Cornwall needs to be Forward Looking #2 on Twitter Share Cornwall needs to be Forward Looking #2 on Linkedin Email Cornwall needs to be Forward Looking #2 link

    Cornwall needs to be Forward Looking #2

    by CaringCornishman, almost 4 years ago

    It's good you've added your comment to the thread as a 2nd homer @Halffull. I really really liked your post.

    I am, though, also really hoping you are pricing your letting as cheaply as you can (covering ownership costs with a little bit of profit maybe to cover the unexpected) rather than trying to beef up your personal income significantly via your 2nd home. (The latter would be an investment decision that would not receive a sympathetic ear.)

    If your 2nd home is occupied for pretty much all of the year (when you don't need it) it will undoubtedly... Continue reading

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