Here’s what you’ve been telling us this summer during Cornwall Conversations

Cornwall needs better road networks. The constant building of new housing estates, and the proposed eco towns and enterprise zone will bring additional traffic into the county when the road networks already can't cope. Are the residents of cornwall going to spend their lives sitting in endless traffic jams? Funding is required to enable people with learning disabilities to have a say. In the past this has been underfunded and lots of good work has happened even though this has not been funded in a fair way. People have given lots of their time to help and support self advocates to speak up. Cornwall’s sense of identity, due to its position in the country and its strong sense of 'otherness' (i.e. it isn't Devon or London). Councillors need to stop it losing that identity, by preventing young people from having to leave the county because of lack of affordable housing in particular and life chances in general. I value the wonderful beaches, and our lovely towans at Hayle. I would like to see more sports facilities in our town, so that we don't have to go to St Ives or Penzance. I would also like to see more for the community at Hayle Harbour. More outdoor events, and a perhaps a summer what’s on guide on the website where local businesses can advertise their events, live bands, outdoor gigs etc. This would be a good service to locals and visitors alike and if we made the most of it perhaps it would reduce illegal flyposting. Car parking in the county is far, far too high. Visitors should pay more towards the upkeep of cornwall they create lots of waste on our roads with their fish and chip containers and drinks cans spewed up and down our highways, make them pay for the clean up when they've gone home. What about a visitors car parking tax i.e. if you’re not a Cornwall resident you pay double to park, or a bed tax which I support never mind what Laurence Reed says. Another point of interest is that the council must ensure buses run to the very corners of the county where old people will have most difficulty if they end. Finally, Cornwall does a great job for its memory and Dementia sufferers keep it up well done. I am a 26 year old female and cannot afford to purchase my own home. There are too many properties that are bought by those outside of the county, who are fortunate enough to be able to afford more than one house. Why are these owners not charged higher council tax rates, when the houses they are buying are left unnecessarily empty for most of the year when young(ish!) people like me could be living in them? If it was made more expensive for

those out of county to buy and waste these properties, then perhaps it wouldn't be such a common occurrence and we would not need to spend millions of pounds building more properties, which is reducing even further our diminishing green infrastructure. You need to look at the funding for adults with learning disabilities. A lot of money is being spent in the wrong places. The priority should be housing and day centres not committees holding endless meetings with no results. Cornwall People First is a fantastic idea but what have they actually achieved or changed in the lives of the adults they represent. And, if they have made a difference why don't we know about it. We were promised smaller, local day care centres and this still has not occurred because the money is being spent in the wrong places. Paying for a taxi to take one adult with a learning disability halfway across the county to attend a meeting in a hotel with lunch provided is not a good way to use the scant resources available for learning disabilities. Deliver on your promise of local day care centres enabling those with a learning disability to be part of their own communities. Individuality. Flexibility for local areas to do things in the way that suits them best - eg libraries opening on days to suit the neighbourhood. Not a one-size-fits-all approach. I believe we need more investment in Cornwall's rich heritage (museums and historic sites) without this investment I think it will adversely affect tourism. I am very concerned about how many small museums and heritage sites will survive in the current economic climate. They are so valuable to our communities. Cornish heritage sites should be administered by a Cornish based heritage organisation and NOT by the likes of English heritage, who have no right to be operating in this country. Is England not big enough? Reduce the numbers of managers in Cornwall Council Help rural communities to access mains gas. Stop urban sprawl Please leave the libraries and other leisure facilities alone as they give a sense of well being in the county. Start running the council for the sake of the community and not for the councillors’ sake. I heard the lady from Cornwall Council on Radio Cornwall this week (commencing 1st August 2011) saying that the councillors are always ready to have conversations with the public. My councillor certainly is not as he did not respond to a letter or an e-mail & I eventually tracked him down on his mobile phone only to be told it was useless for him to raise any issues, so what's the point of having councillors like that? The same happened when I wrote to the councillor about his plans for the performing arts library in St. Austell - he has never responded at all. So, please stop treating the public with contempt & derision, it costs nothing to be polite. Actually be open & transparent & stop just saying that's what you

are. The council should not have to do something like this to find out that the public want the roads repaired surely that's common sense. Supply basic services like making sure we can purchase the garden refuge sacks, they have been unobtainable for the last 6 weeks which is ridiculous in the summer. They are not free, we do pay for them so they are not doing us a great favour, & yes I have phoned about them but it has been a waste or time as no one is interested. Please stop spending our council tax on pet projects like solar farms & a sports stadium & then cut back on amenities that we all want & enjoy. I really value Museums and heritage sites in Cornwall, as they help residents and tourists to understand and engage with the County's history What I love most about Cornwall is the sense of community that exists and way that most people are willing to help each other out. We have an amazing environment which must be protected and I would like the council to do everything it can to support local initiative and business. Please steer away from large supermarkets and chain stores, they are available everywhere. Please support the continued development of high speed Internet. Please do everything you can to support affordable housing and make it prohibitive for people to buy holiday homes. Encourage builders to build houses that are in keeping with Cornwall and not something from Surrey!! Please insist that housing is fully accessible, we have hardly any accessible housing down here, with an ageing population this will become essential. Encourage all public building and shops to be accessible too. Invest in accessible public transport too please. Please can we finally get a complete university down here with it's own identity so that our young people can have the chance to stay here, as well as attract students from all over the UK, finally make sure you are consulting with real people, if you want to know what people with disabilities think then ask disability Cornwall. Finally get health and social care to work together, be bold and set gold standards that we can be proud of. Thank you I would like to see the latest comments on conversations Cornwall is beautiful but I am disabled and mostly housebound. I think your waste disposal services are very good. I don't like your using agencies to provide adult social care. They make it more expensive. People with actual illnesses, or long standing illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis with immobilising acute flare-ups from time to time,, should receive help with personal care during acute phases without charge. That is after all the principle behind the NHS - ill people should receive free care at the point of delivery. Also I was shocked to find that you are now charging £43 plus to deal with rats. This outrageous when your top officials get so much salary. Rats’ are a universal problem and need efficient treatment without charging individuals to get rid of rats which come

onto their property. In my case rats come through the hedge from the property behind. They are not confined to my property. Why should I have to pay so much? 1. Cornwall's ports. They didn't really benefit from Objective 1 and CCC ignored them. 2. Cornwall Council shouldn't collude with developers, as seen in "E Truro" proposal; put communities before officers' careers. Countryside and coast. We need more recycling of plastics. Why not have a place where old plastics can be remade into something useful. Small incinerators for each town (as on St Marys) would be better that one huge one My husband is 65 and I'm 58. We moved to the Lizard 10 years ago and have seen the bus service become more and more inadequate. The bus fares are prohibitive and as I still have to pay them, it works out cheaper for us to take the car and pay parking rather than my husband use his bus pass and me pay bus fares. As most of the buses don't run frequently and invariably arrive at one stop five minutes after a connecting bus has left we can see no good reason to give up using the car. We recently travelled to Falmouth, the buses going every 2 hours. We went to catch the return bus at one o'clock, which didn't arrive and we were stuck waiting until after 3 o'clock when we caught a connecting bus that took us to Helston and we were able to make a connection there. Needless to say we haven't bothered to do that trip by bus again. We are continually told that unless we use the buses we will lose them, but with such a shocking service offered it's hardly surprising that people fail to use them. More money for Speech and Language Therapy services should come from the Education budget. Health services are being cut and difficulties with language and communication is an educational issue. More and more children are starting school without the basic communication and social skills they need and 10% will have long-term and persistent difficulties. Schools need to look at self-funding the SLT service if they want to continue to meet the needs of their pupils. Cornwall is a wonderful place, with a very close knit network of communities. Whilst there are always disagreements about how money should be spent, I believe everyone in Cornwall understands that we are facing unprecedented economic pressures, at present and on-going into the future. Therefore, Cornwall Councillors need to reflect the 'cuts' that the people of Cornwall are facing by looking at the salaries being paid to the senior officers. Recent pay rises have completely undermined confidence in the Cornish community that Cornwall Council empathise or understand the effect the current economic situation has had on the Cornish population. Please think about disabled people more when planning provision for services in the budget.

For a start, get rid of the cobbles and uneven ground on the pavement on the Barclays Bank side of Market Jew Street (and the annoying new cobbles added on the other side of the road by Pound Stretcher!) and replace with slabs, concrete or tarmac. Make all shops and the cinema adopt wheelchair access legislation fully. I would like to see Cornwall Council doing more for Cornwall and its people (including the Cornish), rather than always being dictated to by England. For example why is Cornwall subjected to so much 'South West Regional working'? We should be fostering closer ties with other countries such as Wales, Scotland and Ireland not the south west of England. Unfortunately the situation of the vulnerable shows no sign of improving despite the increasing number of Community groups and projects set up to support them. The great reduction in the Supporting People budget has only increased distress and we urge the Council to increase the funding in the next budget. We believe that this must not be done by decreasing other funds in the Adult Social Care budget, but by ensuring that a higher proportion of the Council's budget goes towards supporting all those in need, children, young people and adults. We believe that the care of the vulnerable must be an absolute first priority for the Council. 2nd home owners should pay double Council tax. Any sixth form student should have free bus pass to school/college. Cornwall Council should focus its resources on helping people and businesses, not on enforcement, not on regulation, not on bureaucracy, not on surveys of any kind, not on political correctness issues. Helping people and businesses includes keeping costs down as well as supporting those that are in need, and fostering an environment where businesses can prosper. 1. Cornwall's unique heritage - The Council's Education Department should be constantly pushing at the boundaries of the National Curriculum to ensure that our culture and heritage is taught to our school children. This includes the Cornish language. I see the push for direct grant schools as contrary to this aim. The Council should therefore be dissuading schools from going down this route citing the Council's support for culture and heritage as one reason for not taking this step. 2. Planning - Particularly here around Portreath I have seen the results of some horrendous planning approvals or as the result of lack of proper Council enforcement against infringements. (Just look at what has been done to the old, (Kerrier DC), and newer harbour master's houses here. I cannot imagine the same thing being allowed in any other part of Britain). The Planning Department must be kept strong if Cornwall is not to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. When it comes to approvals officers should be given the objective of ensuring that design is sympathetic

to Cornwall and enhance Cornwall's uniqueness as opposed to, at present, making Cornwall look every day more like England. I value being able to live and work in Cornwall and have valued the services and support to local people. However, in this period of pay cuts and restraints for all workers in Cornwall and cuts in social, health and community services, I feel very strongly that money should not be spent on grandiose planning/commissioning of an international style sports/leisure facility with retail/hotel/light industrial space included. This is a luxury item which this council and the people in Cornwall cannot and should not be asked to afford for some considerable time to come. Furthermore, retail, light industrial units stand empty in many towns and these should be filled first before creating more. In addition, hotels and other tourist accommodation providers are struggling to fill their establishments; more of the same is not a necessity. I have raised this issue with my local councillor and local MP and consider that time and money spent on this project is a flagrant misuse of public/council funds. Funds should be used to maintain local services as detailed above. The sports stadium project should only go ahead if the council can prove that it has considerable surplus of funds to pay for not only the commissioning but also sustainability of this venture over a lengthy period of time. There is always a tendency for Councils to cut funding to cultural institutions but the existence of museums, art galleries and theatres all contribute to the cultural health, vitality and education of the local population and also provide important attractions for the visiting population and there are considerable economic benefits to the locality when such an attraction exists in a locality. E.g. the economic vitality of St Ives dates from the construction of the Tate Gallery and many visitors to the Penlee Gallery in Penzance from far and wide say that it is their favourite Gallery in the entire country. Cornwall has many such gems whose existence would be threatened without public support. The rail system needs more enhancement-it's the only way to get around as we experience more and more road congestion. Galleries and museums are our main interest. Penlee House Museum is an especially treasured example. We visit it frequently, take all our visitors there and recommend it to everyone - not just for the splendid Newlyn school paintings, but also for its more diverse display of local and natural history, and for the temporary exhibitions. The Exchange and Newlyn galleries are also vital. Although local, we too have depended on the Information Centre for the latest information on summer events of all types as friends and family come here for holidays. No surprise then that re-opening the information centre really ought to be a priority. Finally - on a completely different subject - any extension of the re-cycling collections would be very, very welcome. Some counties even

manage to take food waste. Can Cornwall do the same? It's a maritime county - maintain and improve the councils input to water safety, marine conservation and facilities 1. Being more pro-active in enabling Cornwall's schoolchildren to learn more (in and out of school) about the unique history of Cornwall and the Cornish people. 2. For the Council to gain a better understanding of those who are Cornish by collecting, analysing and using a wide range of data on this group of people. 3. It is extremely difficult to get funding to focus on work that increases the well-being of the Cornish. Facilitation by the Council through stronger and more obvious recognition of the Cornish and a more supportive framework is vital. 4. To establish a National Library of Cornwall. 5. Cornish culture exists largely due to voluntary input. Jobs need to be pro-actively created within this sector, and young people especially need to be able to find employment within their own culture. This year we have been treated to a full-blown and constant influx of visitors, both international and family. And this is as it should be to sustain Cornwall into a clean, healthy and economically viable future. What we have valued most are the activities that we could share - Penlee House and the other art galleries, Morrab Library and the Penzance Literary Festival based at Trevelyan House, the beauty of Chapel Street, the availability of the local hospital (accidents happen on holidays esp.!), the Royal Cornwall Museum for a wet day, and the research facilities available for our amazing history and heritage. Trebah, Trewidden, St Michael's Mount and the multiple gardens of note. Spectacular Cornwall! Important for the future: sorting out the environmental and waste problems, support for a sensible and efficient transport system to the Scillies, with separate passenger and freight capacities. Hovercraft anyone? No more supermarkets... I could go on, but won't. I value our history and beautiful coast. But I am ashamed of the town that I live in because of the vagrants in the streets and the litter and mess left in our filthy streets all around the town and especially near Tescos. I value the beauty and tranquillity of Cornwall, its fantastic history and culture and the high standard of provision for accessing culture and heritage, through museums and galleries, exhibitions, cultural events and community activities. I urge the Council to continue to support these cultural facilities and events and the local communities whose people work hard to safeguard this heritage for future generations. Externally, the natural beauty of the place is of permanent value and should be preserved and cherished. In some cases, this can mean leaving the environment alone (e.g. not approving unsightly

development) as well as positive intervention (e.g. beach cleaning programmes). Culturally, supporting the Cornish language and genuine heritage organisations and events is important. The dilution of the 'culture pool' by those (e.g. second-home owners?) who make little or no contribution to maintaining the uniqueness of Cornwall should be resisted as far as is practicable. Clean beaches and clean streets are both intermittent. I spend too long collecting rubbish from both! Plus, I need a purpose-designed rubbish container(or more than one) for my re-cycled and general domestic waste - as a plastic bag is a half-hearted inadequate medium for the task, especially in the world of the voracious urban seagull(could be culled?). I most value the identity and integrity of Cornwall's local communities. Please stop charging the earth to park near Cornish high streets - it is killing them. Also please consult local residents before spending our money on a plan like Option A in Penzance, which was ill-advised and unsupported. Please develop Hayle. We don't want tiny businesses that don't bring in many jobs to the area. There is nothing to do around here. There are hardly any skilled jobs going in Hayle, unless you want to be a cleaner, bar staff or be in a dead-end job. I walk in Penzance town centre and it's always busy all day, even through the evening. I walk in Hayle, and it's quiet on the pavements. I got off the bus at 4pm in Copperhouse and the street was dead, except for cars passing through. At the same time, in Penzance, it's busy, crowded, etc. What does that tell you about Hayle, and the people running it? Throw them out and bring in fresh blood with open minds and a bigger vision. Hayle needs to escape the time warp it's trapped in. And yeah, I've been living in Hayle for most of my life, so that's the best part of 30 years. I value Cornwall’s Cornishness which I would like to see placed at the centre of the Council’s strategic vision. This would entail a huge and radical shift from current policies which all too often dismiss, ignore, trivialise and marginalise Cornishness. (One small example is the title of this exercise. ‘Cornwall’ is not an adjective - is using the word ‘Cornish’ forbidden?) Such a shift would include four aspects: First, RESPECT. For our places and the people who have made those places over the centuries. This would entail a genuine ‘dialogue’ with Cornish people, listening to their views. This could save millions spent paying up-country consultants to convince us of the wisdom of the Council’s apparent aim to suburbanize Cornwall. Second, RESISTANCE. Inappropriate centrally imposed policies and building projects aimed simply at generating short-term profits or long-term population growth have to be resisted. If a pot of money is dangled but the strings it brings with it diminish Cornishness or

destroy our environment then the Council should take the lead in rejecting it on our behalf. Third, REPRESENTATION. The Council needs to communicate more effectively with the people. At the least, this would involve extending this ‘conversation’ into a permanent dialogue with democracy. Furthermore, the interests of local communities should be paramount, not those of second home owners or potential in-migrants. Fourth, RESTORATION. Two things require restoring. The first is trust in local councillors and political parties which seem no longer to represent the people but just developers and the tourist lobby. In the longer term the Council must campaign for the restoration of local democracy. This will necessitate a major structural change involving its own abolition. It would be replaced by a slimmed down strategic Cornish regional assembly and genuine community-responsive service delivery by three or more local authorities. Focus totally on essential services for taxpayers - things that we value and deliver directly in the community - libraries, schools, leisure facilities, refuse collection. Cut back on peripheral "services" - anything involving "enabling", "facilitating", "outreach", "educating", "electronic services e.g. website, twitter, online broadcasts". Cut back on senior and middle management. Cut councillors allowances and expenses to the absolute minimum. Why, in our first home Olympic year for many decades, are you considering cutting £25,000 from the budget to cover lifeguards etc at Bude Sea-Pool when you have funded and supported events like 'The Big Cornwall Swim' which benefited just 175 members when the Sea-Pool could reach that number on just one day I am contacted on a daily basis with concerns from vulnerable people about services that are being cut. The services they value are day services residential respite. Many queries relate to the referral system and slowness of social worker assessments and the confusion over personal budgets. I there fore request that funding is prioritised for Adult Social Care. I most value the following: The countryside footpath network where it exists though sadly many paths shown on the Ordnance Maps do not exist on the ground. Rather surprising for a county that relies on tourism. I greatly value the museums, and art galleries, particularly the award winning Penlee House. The County Record Office, Truro and the Cornish Studies Centre, Redruth are two top class establishments that really MUST be preserved & if possible enhanced. Car parking charges are a mess, I can park for 12 hours at a cost of £2 in Redruth yet it costs me £1-20 for 1 hour in a poor district like Newlyn. The Councillors could well examine these inconsistencies. Incidentally it is cheaper to park in a covered multi-storey car park in central Exeter than an open ex-bomb site in Newlyn. I would like to the return of local democracy and local

involvement in important local issues. I and many of my acquaintances feel that centralisation to Truro is a disaster, we no longer feel involved, the Cornwall Cabinet think they know what is best for us and pass down their decisions from on high. There are two completely devalued words in our part of the world, Consultation and Democracy. 1. Cornwall's historic landscape defines our County. This must be preserved, maintained and interpreted though museums and heritage sites. In particular more support for smaller museums that should be at the heart of our communities. 2. A more holistic approach to recycling. Why are the recycling bins at supermarkets etc always full? Why doesn’t kerbside recycling include plastic or compostable waste? Other Counties do both. 3. Why on earth did the Council withdraw funding for Penzance Tourist Information Centre? It's so important to tourism. 4. A better bus connection at Newquay Airport please, then locals may use it more (or at the least, reduced parking costs for locals). The diversity of the county, moors, beaches pretty fishing villages. Being able to work close to where I live I would like to see more money to smaller, local museums that are key to the survival of local communities. Cornwall has so many special qualities, one of the most important and unique, I feel, being the heritage of the county, as captured in its landscape, buildings and museums. Please do everything you can to protect and enhance these wonderful aspects of Cornwall. It will be tempting, I am sure, to look for savings in what appear to be less front line services, such as arts and museums. They are important, however, in maintaining the sense of identity that is important to Cornwall and our people not only as a means of strengthening social cohesion to allow us shoulder economic burdens but also because of their impact on Cornish identity in its importance for visitors; we are more than just beaches, and have a rich cultural heritage to share. In any case, economic decision making should look always to the effect on the poorest and most vulnerable of our communities, and the further marginalisation of those already on the edges. The effects of policies that exclude today will be expensive to counter tomorrow. Truro City Museum, Hard Working Third Sector Organisations Safe Places Scheme. Less money for Hall For Cornwall More money to Support Cornwall People First and Disability Cornwall. The vulnerable are being used and their voices are not being heard at county hall adequately. Also the rail network in cornwall isn't being used to regenerate cornwall and it could help in more ways then people currently think (its being ignored by those in power) Cornwall's Learning Disability community and the way they fund people in this community to have a voice and say. It has been underfunding in the past.

My constituents in Truro are concerned about the application for the Eastern Centre i.e. the application for Supermarket houses on a very special Green area in Truro. This combined with the proposals for new road alignment is causing great distress. The Duchy has been told that the site is one that is not only good farmland but also an area of great landscape and bio diversity. I have received many letters emails and telephone calls opposing this. The fact that the Council is a partner in the scheme does not make us very popular. Clean Beaches and sewage-free seas! Please work with water companies and Surfers Against Sewage to achieve this. Also please bring in recycling for ALL plastics (not just bottles!) Tourism is our main industry and we must do all we can to meet the high expectations of today's visitors. Cornwall's cultural heritage and the magnificent coastal scenery is what draws people to this area, and our galleries, museums, heritage visitor centres etc offer a unique insight into Cornish culture and must be supported to develop this trade. Cornwall Council should be proud that it supports so many jewels in our crown! Penlee House Gallery & Museum is a jewel in the crown of cornwall, nay, a national treasure, and must be supported to the fullest extent possible. It is heavily staffed by volunteers and also has one of the largest and most active Friends groups of all such institutions in the country. Cornwall, and particularly West Penwith, is very heavily dependant on tourism. Closing the local TIO is a monumental disaster. Also the local environment must be maintained to the highest standard i.e. streets, parks and gardens. Parking charges are foolish and wrongheaded. Other councils give concessions to local residents, thus encouraging patronage of local businesses rather than out of town supermarkets and reducing dangerous parking on the streets. Secondly, sporting activities for all ages should be supported and encouraged. These are also run very cost-effectively by volunteers. I believe it is vital that councillors remember that we depend heavily on our tourism trade for revenue and that we need to invest more not less in those areas which attract, entertain and accommodate our visitors. The loss of Tourist Information Offices’s is ridiculous and wrong-headed. We need our streets to be clean and our public spaces, such as gardens, to be well-maintained. Our heritage is hugely important, not only to visitors but also to local people, so the continued support of our local museums (such as my own local Penlee House - a real treasure)is vital. It is probably too late to tell you what a disaster for local businesses the Council's parking charge policy is. Why not subsidise local residents at least to use car parks - rather than to park dangerously in residential roads - in order to frequent local (not out-of-town megastore chains) shops, banks etc. I particularly value Cornwall's history and heritage. The coast and

countryside are always favourites, of course, but our culture is worth preserving and celebrating through our historical buildings and societies alongside places like the Royal Cornwall Museum, for instance. Coast and countryside and our wonderful natural environment. We must cherish it as custodians for our children. We need to support our smaller rural communities and enable them to be rounded, vibrant and sustainable. e.g. Support rural bus services and enable those communities to help themselves Unique culture inherent in the language, history and temperament of Cornwall is something people travel from all over the world to see and feel. Institutions such as libraries, museums and accessible websites are essential to maintain continuity where word of mouth at home is becoming less common. For my own part, when I was very small and stayed with an aunt in River Street, I used to spend days in the Royal Cornwall Museum there. My fascination with the artefacts has grown into a love of local history that is fed today by the same source. I think it is very important to maintain this resource for the children of the future and the vast range of entertainments the museum creatively puts on today. The Royal Cornwall Museum is a centre that secures the truth of our past without destroying the fables in our culture. Give it lots of funding! Low crime, clean streets, good social care, beautiful beaches. Please also consider the most vulnerable in our county and protect services from cuts which affect those who are unable to cope otherwise. Please look to make cuts in non-essential services instead. Cornwall has a wealth heritage and it is vitally important that this is persevered through our museums and heritage centres across the whole County. Each has a unique and important aspect which it showcases, ranging from industrial history such as tin or china clay mining to social history. It is important that our Museums have the finances to enable them to deliver an effective service to our community in terms of education so that future generations are aware of how their culture was shaped. The wealth and range of heritage attractions that Cornwall offers should also be used as a key tool to attract visitors to Cornwall in addition to our beach offer. Please don't let commuters dictate traffic regulations in rural communities and on rural lanes that they use as rat runs. People should be able to influence what happens alongside their homes and not have to be dictated to by people who drive past their homes. Thank you for giving everyone the opportunity to influence your decisions. Please don't give gravitas and weight to vocal people - they tend to be negative voices and don't always represent the majority. One group of young people has told us: It is great place to live with fresh air and fantastic beaches.

Great football clubs. I like the beaches and all the open spaces. It can be boring as no facilities where I live. Would like Youth Cafes open more appropriate times. Some of my dog walking areas have been turned into a landfill site. I like the walk at St Georges Walk in Hayle but it can be very dirty at the water’s edge. Some of my roads are very dark at night. At night not a lot to do only thing in my area is a pub. More wheelchair friendly buses. More wheelchair friendly pavement kerbs as not always on both side of the road; I can get stuck in the road. Sports facilities cheaper and open longer. In my area there isn’t a lot to do but there are numerous food outlets. More affordable housing at a Cornish affordable price. Dual the A30 from Bodmin to Chiverton. Think carefully about the road infrastructure before building a stadium. Keep farmland as farmland - not housing estates. Minimise out of town shopping industrial estates - they're ugly and don't help our local retailers. Since retiring to Cornwall nine years ago I have been working as a volunteer in the Education Team at the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth. It has been a remarkable experience to see how the schools programme has developed during this time and the significant impact our workshops have been having in the local syllabuses (syllabi?) of junior schools throughout Cornwall - as attested by very positive evaluations the Education Department has received following their visits Don't cover Cornwall in houses; we don't have to just because the government tells us we have to build houses everywhere. The developers grab the money and run and leave residents living shoulder to shoulder in urban sprawl estates with all the associated tensions that come with modern housing developments. I would look for the support, development & preservation of Cornwall's culture and heritage assets, through its public museums & galleries. Cornwall's natural beauty is matched by works of art and objects of historical importance, produced within this unique environment, which is the reflection of the very special identity of Cornwall. People tell me that want better public transport and more local needs housing. Help with business rates for people taking on empty shops and more provision for youth, as in a youth centre in Penzance. People want the harbour fixed up and parity of car parking charges with other comparable towns, with free overnight car parking for residents in some car parks. On a personal level I

believe the Cornish constitution should be sensibly and seriously researched to utilise the key legal facts, (not sensationalist nationalistic interpretations), as the basis for a campaign for a better settlement for Cornwall. Second homes should have to pay extra council tax not have a discount and there should be local food and produce growing collectives set up. Also, community action groups for potential emergencies such as freak weather and tidal issues. The natural landscape and seascape; the museums, galleries, art and crafts, all of which make Cornwall a special place in which to live and are vital for the tourism on which we are heavily dependent. Please don't cut these! An essential community asset that requires the Council's financial support is Penlee Gallery and Museum. This unique jewel offers locals and visitors a key attraction not only for its Newlyn School paintings but also the fascinating range of Exhibitions and interesting and fun educational activities. The need for support can be gauged from the passionate group of Friends (not just in Cornwall) who do their best to support the Gallery's activities in so many ways. I would like to endorse all that is said about the importance of the culture and heritage of Cornwall. The museums are an integral part of the pattern of Cornwall and every help that you can give them would be enormously appreciated, not only by them but all the people who value them. Cornwall is a wonderful place to live - apart from the natural beauty other important things are Penlee House Museum and Gallery with internationally important paintings and changing exhibitions also Tate St Ives for 'modern', innovative art - but they do need more gallery space! I think that it is important to maintain Cornish Heritage to attract tourism as this is one of its main. However, it is still our home; we need basic amenities and jobs. I live in St Ives- all the basic amenities (hardware stores etc) are being lost to tourist shops. A very important point issue for me is the funding cuts to support the deaf community. Many deaf people are forced to move away for education and job opportunities. There is one deaf centre in Cornwall with bad access and the building in a bad state of repair! Deaf people here are isolated. There are only 5 interpreters in Cornwall so lots of deaf people are finding it hard to access basic healthcare as they have to wait for one to be available. That we need to fight to the last to preserve Cornwall's unique culture, heritage and environment. Education, libraries and museums really matter to those of who live here and those who visit. Please, please don't relegate them to the bottom of the pile of priorities. Our Cornish heritage, historic, artistic and archaeological, is an

extremely important part of life here, and our museums and galleries play a big role both from the point of view of tourism and also the education of young people. I would ask councillors to bear in mind this extremely important fact when considering next year's budget and not to make any cuts. The revenue brought in to Cornwall by tourism plays a major part in our economy and any curtailment due to lack of funding would effect it terribly. Community spirit as well as its varied landscape. For young people so far from large towns Museums& Galleries are of vital importance to give them awareness of their own heritage and of the wider world. Penlee House is hugely important in this area giving people pride and care for their environment. I value knowledge about Cornwall's heritage and consider Museums like the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth to be of the utmost importance for our visitors and our children. Penzance is the gateway to the far south west and in many ways is neglected - it would be nice if there were more flowers and the streets were cleaner. However, the parks and seafront are wonderful and the jewel is Penlee House Museum and Art Gallery. I would like to see enough funding to allow a continuation of the excellent exhibitions. With all the cuts which are being made to services in Cornwall, I think it is really important to ensure that there is still funding available to support museums and cultural venues in the County. They provide an excellent resource for local people and visitors alike and schools use them for learning outside the classroom. Please don't cut our heritage and cultural services. I value the outdoor life and the cultural make-up of Cornwall. This is what makes Cornwall unique and also contributes to our tourist economy. Clean beaches, unique cultural venues, such as the Minack and Hall for Cornwall and also our many wonderful museums that tell the story of Cornwall and contribute greatly to the tourist economy. If I could ask you to improve one thing in Cornwall it would be leisure facilities. I live in Connor Downs and although there are facilities in St. Ives (which I wouldn't attempt to go near in the summer months!), Penzance and Helston they all require a car to get to. Hayle is a growing community that deserves its own facilities to serve the town and outlying villages. Please consider the value to the community, to visitors and to the economy of our cultural assets, Penlee House, Public Library and the tourist office! Cornwall has numerous obvious attractions such as its coastline, but I would like to mention specifically its artistic heritage which warrants greater exposure, particularly the early years of the St Ives art colony - Britain's premier art colony and one of the most important in the world - see www.stivesart.info for further information.

Tourism is an important industry for Cornwall. Many of our tourists today do not come primarily for weather; sunshine is cheap and available in Spain, Greece etc. They come for culture in all its forms, so museums, theatres and festivals are a vital ingredient of Cornwall’s tourism offer; so places like the Penlee Gallery in Penzance and the RCM in Truro should be supported and encouraged to display Cornish heritage. Golowan Festival in Penzance draws thousands of people to the town; it is a vital opportunity for local people to demonstrate local music, dance and theatre, and to encourage participation and understanding of this beautiful county. History and that much abused word Heritage. If you don't know where you come from, you can't tell where you’re going. Need for Education, culture, learning and leisure to be fully integrated - not split into different sectors and budgets. Major museums to be regarded essentially as educational hubs, with radiating links to rural museums. Lots of issues but narrowing them down to my home town of Penzance please recognise and support the town's unique heritage, Penlee museum and Gallery, the Jubilee Pool, Morrab gardens, all the beautifully planted roundabouts. Get rid of the hideous arrows on the roundabout at Chy an Mor, Long Rock. Get the Railways to sort out their awful sidings. No more supermarkets. Take design and materials into account in planning matters. Look up at Market Jew Street over the ugly shop fronts and respect the architecture and materials. etc. I value Cornwall's culture - theatre, cinema, choirs, art, sculpture etc… Investing in culture is needed even when cash strapped! More investment is needed in schools to help all children have access to music, with decent instruments and affordable music lessons that go on longer than 6 minutes! I like the ancient culture and think that oral history projects - ways to record the stories, history and old accents are really important with proper input on maintaining good archives of audio, photos, artefacts etc.. Houses, jobs and hope for young people is vital - especially incentives to get them outside enjoying the landscape and staying healthy. Superfast Broadband is important and I hope that the supported PhDs etc… at UCF/ University of Exeter will allow Cornwall to leapfrog the digital revolution rather than play catch-up so support and speed here is important as it will also provide work for those who want to stay resident in the region. Don't let Cornwall become like a large theme park but allow people to earn a decent amount. Remember to think of the residents not just the tourists (e.g. St Ives local parking). Keep motorbikes free in council car parks. Keep some areas with no car park charges to keep people moving about? Action on minimum wage is important. Think about the roads - pedestrianise St. Ives? Except for deliveries - make buses and trains more

useful. Have more stops on the train at Hayle and more local regular hopper buses! More incentives to get younger people into the local councils and younger people helping to run local events/ raft races and shows/ carnivals... there needs to be a support system to make sure young blood is coming through not put off by people who have always done it this way! I value the nature although national organisations such as National Trust are doing a lot to protect this. Places from Tehidy to Bodmin moor are all assets and important for us to be able to use. Having been an 'exile' for many years but still visit 'home' - Helston - twice a year, I should just like to put on record the inspiration I gained from the old museum in Helston and Truro museum when we visited Truro. Let the museums give a forward vision not just 'folk nostalgia make sure science and engineering have their place, give young people a vision of the world of time and space. Penzance offers a distinct lack of beach frontage, the main shopping street comprises Poundland, Poundstretcher, charity shops, Peacocks etc i.e. not particularly 'classy' retail outlets. Eating/drinking venues again comprise Wetherspoons and many more 'seedy' pubs with often intimidating and off putting clientele. One of the best venues to visit however is Penlee Park with it's beautiful sub tropical gardens and Penlee House Gallery and Museum which has on offer the largest collection of the Newlyn School of Art and an amazingly interesting Social History and Archaeology Museum; it has won 'small visitor attraction' awards, gold for Cornwall and silver fro the South West so I feel it is vitally important for this to be funded adequately because otherwise Penzance is going to be seen as offering less and less quality culture -wise both to the tourist and for the 'locals' which we can little afford to do because, given it's distance and the relevant price of fuel, Penzance will be cut off from tourism if it doesn't have something to offer culturally. St Ives has been a Mecca for the arts, painting, sculpture and pottery since the 1880s. This success as an arts colony brought a major gallery to the town, Tate St Ives, which itself has brought art lovers in its wake. St Ives has also many independent art galleries, museums, studios, school of painting, art archives and artists living in the town. I am a writer on the arts 'Portrait of an Art Colony 1883-1993'. 'Leach Pottery St Ives The Legacy of Bernard Leach’ etc. Through my research I know what makes St Ives successful - its art and artists. Please do not bite the hand that feeds us by cutting grants to our wonderful museums and art galleries. Thank you. As functions are passed to T and PCs money should be, too; we need true partnership between the two layers of local government. Let each do what it can do best When money is tight museums are easy to scalp but they are

essential to increasingly independent schools and as visitor attractions to struggling towns. It is easy to use car parking as a way to ease financial problems but there is a significant knock-on effect for other bodies that have to pay expenses to volunteers, for example. This is additional to the much repeated but true comments about town development etc. I feel that it is very important to subsidise museums and galleries as part of Cornwall’s heritage. Life style, laid back with artists, writers etc. Cliffs, beaches, open space. Gardens to visit. Privacy. Clean air. Don't cut grants to Art galleries & Museums. Don't close Libraries. Do subsidise buses. I would like the councillors to genuinely listen to and react positively to what the people of Cornwall want and not indulge in a box-ticking 'consultation' exercise when agendas have already been pre-determined for various reasons. I particularly value the following: 1. Our history and heritage which should be sensitively preserved and enhanced, wherever possible e.g. Penzance Harbour and Seafront needs regeneration which preserves heritage and uses this potentially wonderful space to maintain a link with the Scilly Isles while providing a cultural, leisure, educational and community area for residents and tourists alike. 2. Our museums and galleries e.g. Penlee House Museum and Gallery. 3 Our public gardens e.g. Morrab Gardens. 4 Clean well kept towns, foot/cycle paths and beaches. 5 Development of small, local businesses, not out of town supermarkets, which destroy towns. we do not want or need Sainsbury’s on the outskirts of Penzance. 5. Our festivals e.g. Golowan and Lafrowda. 6. If we consider ourselves dependant on tourism then our tourist information centres e.g. in Penzance. 7. Consideration of what Cornwall can cope with in the way of traffic. Small towns and villages cannot and should not have huge lorries, very large coaches or motor caravans travelling on them (and we don't need any more trunk roads either.) 8. People live in Cornwall and visit Cornwall because of its beauty, history and relatively relaxed way of life. We need to preserve our culture and traditions, respect them and expect visitors to respect them. 8. We need to control our housing stock being sold for second homes or turned into holiday homes. Small towns and villages become unaffordable for local people and 'ghost towns' out of season destroying local communities. 9. We are a green county but should do more to recycle, use local products and respect our beautiful county Museums and galleries in Cornwall play a vital role as part of the tourist economy. They also contribute significantly to our quality of

life and are valuable community meeting places. They are important sources of learning and inspiration for schools and contribute greatly to our sense of place. I would like to see funding for museums and galleries in Cornwall maintained, with an emphasis on supporting excellence through more effective funding mechanisms. What I value is the little culture there is - art galleries, theatre. Hate that although this is a tourism destination, very little attention & money is put towards making this area attractive & engaging for visitors. Dog poo, layabout druggies & drunks, litter, poor lighting are all depressing and fixable. 1. Penlee House Museum and Gallery 2. Morrab Library and Morrab Gardens 3. Clean well kept streets, foot/cycle paths and beaches 4. Penzance Harbour and seafront to be developed keeping our heritage intact while offering a vibrant, up market area for leisure, learning and community activities 5 Our Cornish Festivals, in particular Golowan and Lafrowda. 6. Our ancient sites and history and the upkeep of the same. 7. Tourist Information Centre in Penzance 8. Councillors who listen to the people and react appropriately, not those who conduct so-called consultations which are box ticking exercises for their own pre-determined agendas. With my own family having contributed significantly to Cornwall's industrial and cultural heritage, I am particularly anxious that in times of straitened finances, what makes Cornwall so singular continues to be cherished and made accessible to both locals and visitors, in the cause of sustained added value tourism revenues and other, social benefits. In particular, opportunities to visit museums and galleries such as Penlee House in Penzance in the wet weather that can often deter people from enjoying Cornwall's natural environment will need as much protected financial support from the County Council and town councils as possible, as well as national museum outposts like the Tate St Ives and NMM Falmouth. Of course this message goes with the hope that any other funding areas in which Cornwall's spending has historically been low should be rectified or at least protected as far as possible. Museums and libraries are so very important! Please keep them going. Not only do they provide vital educational services, they also function as a part of our community's social fabric. Please do whatever it takes to ensure that appropriate funding continues. Museums and art galleries in cornwall enrich our lives providing us with information, education and leisure activities, The arts have always been an important aspect of life in the county and should be supported and encouraged whenever possible. The reputation of the county is enhanced nationally and internationally by places like the NMMC. What I value most about Cornwall is its distinctive culture and

identity. Clearly there needs to be a focus on job retention and creation, but not at the expense of the very factors which make this a desirable area in which to live. Thus, if cuts have to be made from the arts, I feel they should hit "fringe" activities, leaving core organisations such as the Royal Cornwall Museum, Hall for Cornwall and Falmouth Poly with at least the level of support previously enjoyed. The quality of the rural environment which is slowly being eroded by allowing more and more out of town shopping and industrial estates to be built that destroy the fabric of towns -look at Bodmin, St Austell. The cry that they bring jobs to local people is limited, tend to be poorly paid do not provide "good salary" jobs for local people. Generally they seem to be part time or one man and a forklift truck. You cannot get a mortgage or have career on these types jobs. Why this constant mantra of more houses, sorry don't agree it is not sustainable. It will not take long for Cornwall to be covered in concrete already the fields have gone coming into Bodmin off the A30 and that is within less than 20years This will be reflected I'm sure in all other parts of the County. Councillors are working on short term solutions to long term problems and they do not have the vision to resolve them or the will. Constant house building is not necessary the answer maybe they need to stand back and look at the bigger picture. Find out, discuss and work with other services, organisations to come up with new and alternative ideas and solutions. It is so easy to keep allowing planning application to go through, if housing is a problem it is not going away as the population continues to grow so where will that leave Cornwall in another 20/50 years time. More infrastructure and less quality environment which Cornwall relies on for a large part of its economy - Tourism the economic impact. As part of Cultural tourism it is disappointing that Councillors do not seem to see the value or understand what this encompasses or really means. A large number of museums in this county are run by volunteers who not only do front of house duties but also behind the scene work managing and caring for the rich collections which are the heritage of Cornwall. These people who give their time freely and which if required paying would mean the closure of many museums. This county would not then have the variety or number of museums which are visited by large numbers of tourist. The museum also acts as wet weather venues for visitors to the county. The museums are important as educational resources for schools, in addition providing lifelong learning opportunities and resources. It is important that councillors recognise the value of theses assets and the many parts they can play in the economy and tourism industry and within the communities they serve. Scattered throughout the county these voluntary run museums

need a support structure that understands their needs and what they can deliver. I most value our strong local culture - in my village alone there are over 50 clubs and societies. I am particularly concerned to highlight our cultural and material heritage. Unlike many counties, where the local authority runs and funds museums, most of Cornwall's local historic collections are cared for by volunteer-run independent charities at grass-roots level, at little cost to the taxpayer. There are over 60 museums in the county that depend on over 1,000 volunteers! We should not take this wonderful contribution for granted and should ensure that these organisations are supported to maintain and improve their standards, helping them to demonstrate how much value Cornwall places on its cultural heritage. They offer fantastic value for money!! Cornish heritage is vital both as a source of local pride and a draw for tourists. Preserve our heritage and support our Museums I value the rich heritage of Cornwall and the role that museums and galleries in the region play in creating attractive destinations and healthy and cohesive communities with a strong sense of place and belonging. Cornwall Council needs to ensure that such places are supported, so they can remain a community resource and a democratic space where people can explore and enjoy art, history and culture. What I value and I don't think that Cornwall councillors seem to is Cornwall's wonderful heritage. I work in the heritage / tourist sector and people don't come to Cornwall to shop, they come for three main things: Countryside /beaches, Heritage and Arts. As a part of the heritage sector, the small, voluntary run museums are overlooked and undervalued as attractions for both communities and visitors. What's 'localism' but a sense of place, an awareness and love for your own community and area - this includes its history and heritage - you can't have one without the other. Lastly the Museum Development Officers that I have had to have dealing with have been incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and supportive. It would be reassuring to think that all local authority staff could be like them. I value the ability to visit delightful Art galleries and Museums, eg Penlee House in Penzance. Cornwall needs its tourist industry; please help maintain these very special places. I value the strong local community ethos and that people care about other people, society, their environment and heritage. What I don't like is the increasing feeling that local government has become more centralised and that there is less flexibility to support localised needs. I value the beaches and the museums, the local businesses and the high street shops. I don't need another huge supermarket but I do want a good range of shops from Cornwall and England in Truro and

Falmouth. I would like an annual residents parking pass that entitles residents to park in any Cornwall Council run car park and I would like continued subsidy of the bus service. I would like to know that our museums, leisure centres and libraries will continue to be supported. Given the county trades on its culture and heritage the provision for museums that provide activities for schools and nurseries and care homes and tourists and the hard working families of Cornwall is completely inadequate. If the development to the west of Truro goes ahead it must include a bypass for Chiverton Cross and extra public transport facilities to other parts of Cornwall. I think that Cornwall's heritage and culture are key reasons people come here - to study, work, and holiday or live - so that investing in heritage (museums, sites, galleries, and archives) is important. It is also important that those lucky enough to live here understand why Cornwall's culture is so unique and special. Culture plays a huge part in the identity of Cornwall. I would want the councillors to know that this is very important, not only to residents, but to the tourists who visit us throughout the year. Having a strong culture/museum offer is vital to attract visitors and keep them coming back, but also for us locals, who want to see their history celebrated. Museums and heritage- without them we are just another county Having come from another Celtic nation, sixty years ago, to work in Cornwall, I think it important that a distinctive Celtic. As opposed to a Surrey type set of values should govern how the Council should decide on its priorities: housing for the low paid, born here young people; concern for the failure of public transport to relieve the pressure on the overused roads; the creeping clogging up of residential roads by commuters into Truro. Put more effort into making jobs for our local youngsters and looking at the availability of affordable housing for the young married as they progress up the ladder. This could mean finding ways to prevent or make more difficult the growth of holiday accommodation which stays unused for a fairly large period of the year. Watch the development of businesses which need outside recruits to run satisfactorily at the planning stage.I had to leave Cornwall as a young man to make my way and only just got back here while I was able to afford it. I value many things about Cornwall but want to draw attention to the threatened reduction of funding for the Royal Institution of Cornwall. The work done in recording and investigating the archaeological richness of Cornwall is very important: we should not lose this I think it's really important to support the arts and museums service in Cornwall. All of us, especially young people, need to be able to access a broad range of cultural events and services. The Royal Cornwall Museum should not have any money cut so that it can

continue to be a free resource. They may not seem to most important, and aren't in relation to housing and social care, but don't overlook the Royal Institution of Cornwall, the Cornwall Record Office and the Cornish Studies Library. They not only uphold the great heritage of the county but provide an ongoing link for the great Cornish diaspora, whose return visits do so much for the local economy. I value most the fact that Cornwall can become resilient through self-sufficiency in food and energy. However, to get to that point we need to take many steps, some of which are listed here: 1. Force all supermarkets to devote 20% of their floor space to local food suppliers, selection of which must not be under their control 2. Allow wind turbine under permitted development rights on farms, provided the turbines are sited at least 10 times further from the nearest housing then the height of its tower. 3. Remove the ludicrous restrictions on wind turbines in reference to bat protection and realize that bats and all other wildlife is best protected by switching to renewable energy. 4. Sell Newquay airport immediately, thus save £30 million/year. Given that energy prices are set to continue to increase for the foreseeable future (i.e. 30+ years) the value of the airport will decrease every year and may eventually be closed down due to insufficient traffic. Please stop wasting my money! You are not in the risk taking business. Let some private fool take it on and lose his money. 5. Encourage the setting up of bus routes from railway terminals to tourist destinations around the coast. Publicise these to encourage tourism by rail. 6. Encourage provision of car charging points in hotels, camp & caravan sites and the hiring of electric cars at these sites. The Royal Cornwall Museum is a cornerstone of Cornwall's heritage. As such it vitally needs support from Cornwall Council. I am concerned that Cornwall should retain the character and essence of its great beauty. I am afraid that we go to far down the road of tourism and second homes and the very quality which people seek is lost. I am also concerned at the high percentage of second homes in each village. Many not used for the majority of the time. I think second home owners should pay full local taxes, because if their homes were not empty local families would have more choice and we would not be building on precious country side land. Finally I am aware that there is not a bottomless pit of money; but I think that we still have level of incompetence in our public services which is costly. Why do we need quite so many executive posts filled with people earning such a high salary 60 to 120 k plus a year. Then we cut back on more needed work force, teachers, dustmen carers and Social workers? The priorities need to be sorted out. Finally it should be remembered that rural areas

need different solutions to urban ones. Farming and country pursuits fishing snd the cliff path all these are assets. We do not want more super markets we need to support local food supply, local farm outlets small business enterprise. So come on Cornwall go for it. 1. Please continue to support the Royal Cornwall Museum which does so much for the culture and heritage of Cornwall. 2. During the last two winters the village of Herodsfoot was effectively cut off unless one owned a 4WD vehicle because no gritting lorries came to the village and the snow was compacted into ice. The only roads into the village are very steep single track roads. Please do something to alleviate this problem by routing a gritting lorry on at least one of the access roads on a daily basis in future winters when there has been falls of snow. Don't forget to support charitable foundations such as the Royal Cornwall Institute at Truro which does so much to preserve the county's heritage. I feel very strongly that Adult Social Care funding should be a main priority for the budget next year. The continuing bad publicity (Panorama) has made people with the care of vulnerable adults extremely worried about the future. Just when we thought that the vulnerable would be looked after, we are hearing of another case of abuse (funded by Cornwall Council), and I am certainly concerned that the introduction of Personal Budgets will need to have adequate funding to make it's introduction positive for carers and those cared for. Otherwise, I believe the stress levels for carers will get to the point that they will not be able to continue the role and subsequently their loved ones will go into homes/supported living which will be more costly anyway. To me, it makes sense to maintain a good level of support in their own home. Because of the failures in the past, it is my opinion that the Council should stick to their pledge to improve services to Adult Social Care by maintaining financial commitments. I live in Truro, having moved back here from London after 45 years! I value the feeling of community safety, a normal pace of life, beautiful scenery, the ambience of Truro City centre, the culture and arts available. Currently, classical concerts at the Cathedral and Truro College, activities and exhibitions at the Royal Institute of Cornwall (Truro museum) are very uplifting, educational and important. I value the Hall for Cornwall and the ability to attend touring theatrical productions of high quality eg Derek Jacobi in King Lear! I also value the U3A, which provides positive recreational and learning activities for the retired thereby encouraging positive mental health in the older population. My main worry is that green spaces will not be preserved as the building sprawl of Truro spreads out. In London I was used to easily accessible areas of green space (with trees!) always scattered within normal residential areas, and

cycle routes. We walked every where we could but down here people jump into a car to go relatively short distances eg a mile or two - this needs to be discouraged and people should be encouraged to walk whenever possible for environmental and health reasons. Facilities to encourage this seem inadequate within the City of Truro and the chance may be lost once all available space is built upon. I feel that environmentally the City is not as up to date as London in its thinking about these issues and that planners need to make these points a priority. Walking along Highertown, near my home, feels very unsafe with narrow pavements and 40 mph traffic, including a lot of frequent emergency vehicle traffic. It reminds me of the North Circular A406 in London - this can't be right in a residential area and does not encourage us all to walk to town for example. Please do something about this. Thank you. I am very anxious that the funding for the Royal Institution/ the museum in Truro continues with the funding that it receives. To be able to properly preserve, to show case properly, to add to is a part of our heritage that has been in existence for many years and is essential to keep for posterity. The outreach work that the museum does e.g. for schools, children in the holidays etc is important. The counties museums are unique and valuable. As central government's investment in our museums is being withdrawn, the five star services it fulfils for varied communities (schools, older people, young people, locals and tourists) need to be maintained. More appropriate local council funding is essential to sustain the benefits of past investment in this local industry. I value Cornwall's environment the most -the beautiful coastline, creeks, beaches, gardens and woodlands. I like that Cornwall has a green, self-sufficient image, evidenced by the wind and solar installations visible everywhere (not so apparent in most other parts of the country). I'm concerned that Cornwall and especially Truro, is getting over populated and over developed. This will put too much pressure on services and destroy the sense of tranquility and freedom that has, until now, made Cornwall special. This is the time to show conviction that the heritage and cultural institutions in Cornwall are valued by residents as well as visitors. Reducing grants would be the equivalent of cutting off your nose to spite your face! Grant aid to outside voluntary organisations by Cornwall Council brings huge added value to the county. It has taken 30 years to build up the synergy between the Council and environment, cultural and heritage organisations. The economy, national profile, and quality of life of the county have benefitted enormously in consequence. Council investment (grant) in organisations such as the Royal Cornwall Museum, The Hall for Cornwall, the World Heritage Site and the AONB Partnerships should be maintained. I value unspoilt countryside especially moors and the valleys that

run off them. Discourage any increase in population and consequent new housing which should only be for local needs. Support culture and RCM. Oppose Davidstow Windfarm. I value Cornwall's unique culture and heritage. I urge the Council to support the Museum & Art Gallery as a superb showpiece for Cornwall's heritage. It offers exciting exhibitions and plenty of 'user friendly' events for all. Likewise, the Victoria County History project for the county, which seeks to create an encyclopaedic history of the lives of everyday Cornish people eminently, deserves the Council's support. I value among much else the amenities that keep us civilised and in touch with history. These include especially the RIC, the Morrab Library, and Penlee House. Value and contribute to the preservation and sustainability of our heritage and culture; support our heritage centres and museums and community groups Firstly the natural beauty of the county; especially the coastline. Secondly the quality of life which is gravely threatened in the Newquay area by the "tourism economy". We take a special interest in the museums sector with some 60 museums large and small making a contribution both Cornish history and culture and to tourism. I welcome the importance given to the Cornish language and support the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies As a retired person I find the level of salaries of senior county employees unacceptable in relation to the European status of Cornwall as a third world economy. Quiet rural area - we do not want hundreds of houses for non-Cornish people from up the country, living on state benefits. Lovely beaches - do not build on them. Excellent heritage - help our museums, libraries, festivals and Gorseth I really appreciate the Royal Cornwall Museum, for all the exhibitions etc it puts on. I do hope the Council will continue to support this excellent institution The heritage and culture of Cornwall needs to be protected, nurtured and developed for future generations and to support economic development now. Don't try to create a real economy for Cornwall simply by building houses - there has to be more than that. Keep Cornwall special by keeping it different - at the moment every new development seems to be aimed at making it a bit more like Basingstoke, Swindon and Bracknell. Spend money on understanding and caring for Cornwall's real distinctiveness through supporting the historic environment and those who work with it and on museums and galleries, not the Mickey Mouse distinctiveness of Eden, Rick Stein et al and fly-by-night arts trends. I value Cornish pride in its special identity as reflected in language,

dialect, historic literature, folklore, and (little known) music, and as shaped by its history, industrial and religious heritage. Cornwall is still a county with a distinct identity and I would wish to see that perpetuated through a strong support for the cultural life in the county and a fair deal for the young people born here as well as concern for people like me ,now aged 85 . Be brave and resist the siren voices that tempt with making Cornwall the new Surrey of the West. This conversation would be remarkably short if it were to be conducted in the Celtic Cornish language - please stop all expenditure on the 'old' language and let those who want to study and practise Cornish pursue it in their own time and at their expense I value Cornish culture in all its forms and the study and propagation of its history. I visit the Hall for Cornwall very regularly, am a keen member and researcher at the Royal Institution of Cornwall, Cornwall Record Office and Cornish Studies Library at Redruth and a member of Redruth RFC. I publish papers mainly relating to mining and conducted many walks around Gwennap for the World Heritage site when they were up and running. I am secretary of the Cornwall branch of the Historical Association & treasurer of the Bodmin Local History group. I value Millennia of Cornish heritage and the extent to which old beauty and interest is preserved. Perhaps I can highlight my interest with reference to the proposal to build a supermarket on South Quay, Hayle. The application has been made by ING, a bank, with a puny background in building. And indeed, they will not build (they have no expertise or resources in supermarkets) but will sell the rights accorded them by planning permission granted. Thus alleviating their feelings about making a proposal to build large quantities of housing in Hayle, just before the 'Credit Crunch'. While I doubt the case (from the point of view of the residents of Hayle) of another supermarket, I have strong views about anything built on South Quay. There is an opportunity to ensure that whatever is built there - and I accept the need for something - is visually pleasing. What I have seen and heard of the ING proposal is very far from that. I value the community spirit of Cornwall and the willingness of people to accept others. I have worked in other parts of the UK and I believe that I have found more value in libraries than anywhere. The Cornwall Centre and the RIC is a great credit to Cornwall and the Morrab Library. The Record Office is also a great credit. News about the 'bus services are bad and if they are cut it will be a great disadvantage in the long term. Our community needs investment but isn't getting it. Whilst the town's population has pretty much doubled since I moved here 20 plus years ago, our leisure centre is on your hit list, despite our

community being amongst the most deprived in the country. It needs protecting. The failure to get the by-pass has condemned Camelford to death by traffic right through its heart. Now reports say the old primary school site is to be sold by you to Tesco. It is the ideal site for a new, expanded medical centre, right at the heart of the population. Surely using a publicly owned and paid for site for a public service would be better? And a new supermarket (there or at the other end of town) will kill the few remaining shops we have. While I chaired the Town Forum and Chamber of Commerce, the town gained Heritage Economy Regeneration funding, the idea being that Camelford would be reinvigorated at least in part by the restoration of its historic fabric - the huge proposed development of a green field site at Victoria Road for another supermarket (or possibly Tesco too, hedging their bets), would mean that the first thing greeting visitors would be a roundabout, car park and large store, taking away from terrace of early 19th century houses on the other side. The retail development would also be visible from the rest of the town. There appears to have been no development of a business park or industrial estate, which had been promised once the route of the by-pass had been decided: this means there has been little chance of finding work in the town. As a result the majority of the population work outside Camelford, and shop outside Camelford depriving the town of a vibrant town centre, and creating too many journeys. The public transport is poor with no direct bus to our nearest railway station (the only one in north Cornwall - Bodmin Parkway, more than a walk from Bodmin town centre buses). And my sons, both hard working builders cannot afford to buy their own homes because the earnings to mortgage ratio is too bad. Nor are we allowed by planning to turn the derelict barn on our land into a house for one of them, nor build a sustainable eco house on our land for the other, or for my aged mother to move into. Beyond myself, I am appalled at the cuts being imposed on services for the homeless, the disabled, the elderly etc. Invest for growth - don't cut! I value libraries, museums and art galleries. Some of my favourite places are Tate St Ives, Penlee House, Royal Cornwall Museum. I value the educative experience they give the young, Falmouth Art Gallery especially. Of course I value the beauty of the land and seascape, and I detest the way that so many small planning decisions are gradually eroding it. Heritage and culture please preserve our museums and our past monuments. I value the natural beauty of Cornwall, both the countryside and coast, and especially our footpaths enabling us to make the most of it. I also particularly value the culture of Cornwall with the Royal Cornwall Museum and Hall for Cornwall in Truro, various art galleries over the county and travelling theatre shows. These enable

both the residents and visitors, who may well be attracted to the county by some of the events & exhibitions put on, to have a rich and varied programme of learning and entertainment. I consider myself a stakeholder in Cornwall, although my ancestors left there 170 years ago. I will be bringing my grandson in 2013, just as I brought his mother when she was young. I greatly value the historical institutions that have preserved our links to Cornwall: the Royal Institute, the Cornwall Family History Society, the Devon and Cornwall Record Society, and the smaller local groups preserving the heritage of the past. So I very much would like to see that their budgets make their work possible. Please do all you can to retain the character of Cornwall by:- 1.Supporting existing industries including A&P Falmouth and South Crofty which are also of vital strategic importance to the UK. 2. Supporting farming and agriculture, particularly those involved in exports out of the county such as potatoes broccoli and cream. 3. Supporting by all means what is left of our fishing industry. 4. Supporting our Cornish Heritage with realistic grants to Truro Museum and other worthy local museums such as Geevor Tin Mine. 5. Give help in retaining rural bus services that are essential for local workers and the elderly. All such valuations are relative; Cornwall is relatively peaceful and secure, relatively free of serious traffic density and congestion,has weather relatively free of extremes, is relatively friendly to visitors, and so on. But also relatively little is done by our Council to secure affordable homes for local people, to carry the electorate with the Council when difficult decisions have to be made and sensible priorities set, almost nothing to demonstrate high quality thinking at County Hall as against silly political and personal bickering and administrative incapacity. In difficult times, Cornish councillors, get together, respond magnanimously to each other and work together for Cornwall. Produce an AGREED budget, and explain the thinking behind it at all stages. Try this approach, it would have enormous appeal. Cornwall has been on the up in recent years, in so many ways, but certainly not yet in the quality and reputation of its governance, in spite of enormous sums spent on salaries and consultancies, all of which cause great resentment and ill-feeling without delivering the goods. There is scope for serious rethinking in this area. Twenty-five years ago ours was a great authority to work for; no longer, in terms of morale and pride in the job. Cornwall's unique Heritage - and help to understand and get the best from it from groups and institutions such as the County archaeologists, the museums especially Truro and the services of the RIC, the County Records Office, the Old Cornwall Societies, Wildlife Trust, Cornwall Bird Watching Soc., local groups such as Pentire group in Newquay - i.e. groups trying to improve the quality of their area. Anything to do with keeping open spaces, play areas

for children, educational activities for adults, help for the elderly - anything that improves peoples quality of life. I feel privileged to live in such a wonderful County that has something for everyone. I would like to say how important I consider the Royal Institution of Cornwall is to us. It runs the wonderful museum and Courtney library. Our heritage is what makes us whether we have lived here for 100 years or one year, and it is safe in their hands. Royal Institution of Cornwall. The signs in Cornish and English are excellent. Toilet facilities. Cornwall Record Office I value most the countryside and seaside of Cornwall, and with that the heritage and history of Cornwall. I hope therefore that you will continue to fund generously the Museum in Truro which does such a magnificent job in reminding us of our past and its relevance to our present and future. Our heritage is so important for Cornwall's unique future. Please continue to support the Royal Cornwall Institution Museum preserves and demonstrates. We are extremely fortunate in Cornwall to have a County Museum that has such a high quality collection, that does so much outreach work with schools and the elderly, that brings into the county exciting shows from all over the UK and abroad, and, finally, that provides such a brilliant venue for artists - professional or student, such as from University College Falmouth and Truro College of Art - to show their work to a wider public. The Museum is always full of kids, from schools or with their parents. Cornwall should be incredibly proud to have it, and support it to the greatest degree possible. Support sustainability, things that last without damage to other things... e.g. local food production, local economy, heritage (e.g. support conservation officers and Royal Cornwall Museum). If more people could work nearer home for local economic benefit (rather than commuting or working for large organisations where the profits are taken out of county), we might be better off without larger roads and inappropriate development... I value the history of Cornwall. ie the ancient sites and also all the local museums e.g. Mevagissey museum and also the Morab Gardens House with Cornish paintings and the main museum at Truro (RIC) and its Courtney library and also the reference library at Redruth. All these also are of great interest to the tourists and help to bring the tourists here. I believe that the RIC (Truro) is a vital asset to the Duchy and should continue to be funded as much as possible within the current financial constraints. I value our natural open spaces, beaches, woodlands, public footpaths, etc. Improved designated cycle lanes on main roads would improve my experience of living in Cornwall; currently I don't feel safe cycling to work, so I rely on my car. Having cycle lanes

would allow people to be more active (addressing the obesity epidemic), help reduce exhaust emissions (supporting the natural environment) and reduce traffic problems! That's 3 big problems that one very sustainable intervention could help address. OUR PAST- I want you to ensure that all our records from the past are well maintained and available. In particular the Cornwall Record Office needs upgrading to the standard of that in Exeter. The screen readers at Cornwall Studies Library need upgrading and the Truro Museum must receive help. OUR FUTURE- Stop all building on green land. ALL councillors need to look at an areal map of Cornwall to see there is little left. OUR PRESENT- Whatever the cost we must not allow the incinerator at St Dennis to be built. It is to be a cancer threat. It will be very ugly. The fallout will cover tens of miles and nearby we have some of the biggest unused holes-also French owned, which can cope for a century! AND don't bother about your own pockets. Have a conscience and care about this land. The RIC in Truro is a flagship organisation which needs all the support it can get. It has proved itself resilient and covers areas for the general public, which are not easily available elsewhere. All aspects of the Institution reflects a response to a need, not just over the decades but over the century. It should be supported with the grants it has received in past years. There is so much to value in Cornwall and there is so much to condemn about previous decisions. Cornwall’s weather is one of the most attractive things – best in the whole of the UK. Beaches, safe walks, the long spring and short winter all contribute to a wonderful location. The local people are friendly and helpful. Newquay has been allowed to develop in an unhealthy direction by RBC and this should never be allowed to happen again. Fewer night clubs and a reputation other than one it has earned needs to be developed. Many Cornish people, who have migrated, have second home (together with others from England) and this has created some serious strains in Cornish society. It has kept the price of houses high and the number of houses available for local people for a reasonable price is too low. It results in the Cornish community being stressed (it is the lowest earning county in England and Wales) and it both directly and indirectly causes homelessness (there are many other causes as well). Looking locally at St. Austell, the railway station has been incompetently designed. In the past we had a station which, on the south side, was functional and not very pretty. This was replaced by something which was very pretty but not very functional. We can only park five cars and almost every time a train comes in from

the Midlands or London a dozen cars try to park, some illegally. The north side is only one step short of a rubbish dump, with boarded up windows and half finished works. Let’s encourage broad local input in the future. Royal Cornwall Museum which will soon be 200 years old and all other Cornish museums which represent Cornwall's rich and varied heritage for all comers. Cornwall is geographically distant from London and the Home Counties. It doesn't have the large urban populations of cities such as Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds. This should not deprive Cornish residents, and particularly the young, from access to high quality cultural and sporting experiences. I would strongly encourage the Council to provide support for the Royal Cornwall Museum and the Stadium for Cornwall project. The former is a first class provincial museum, hosting significant exhibitions and organising well attended lectures by prominent speakers. The arguments in favour of the stadium have been well versed in the press in recent months so I will not repeat them here. Cornwall is a popular tourist destination and I have no doubt that the continuing strength of the Royal Cornwall Museum and the construction of a Stadium for Cornwall would enhance the tourist experience and generate more tourism income. What I value about Cornwall is that it is different from the rest of England. I need the Planners to remember this and resist making Truro the same as every other town. Truro celebrates its history and culture in a vibrant and easily accessible way. Its museum provides an ever-changing display, which draws locals and visitors alike. I value the stunning natural environment, and a slower way of life than in the big urban centres. I think it is important to increase the supply of social housing and widen the criteria so that a wider spectrum of people can access it. 'Affordable' housing is still beyond the reach of many in Cornwall. The Council should consider how to release land at low cost to enable self build housing by community organisations, preferable genuine eco-builds including straw bale housing which is relatively low cost. Truro Museum provides an invaluable service to the entire community and should be strongly supported financially by Cornwall Council. Letting the people have a say in what happens, and to keep our identity and local services. I value being able to bring my children up in a safe, friendly and healthy environment. Making the most of natural resources and having a great quality of life. Message for Councillors: Leisure activities and activities for young people should not be cut - they contribute to a sense of community

and a healthy lifestyle. I value most the culture, heritage, unspoilt countryside, beaches and wildlife. I therefore am extremely concerned about unnecessary planning applications for housing developments in totally inappropriate areas such as the recent Higher Newham application. I especially value also the Royal Cornwall Museum which is a unique jewel that should be funded significantly better. Please finish off the last dual carriageway part of the A30 over Bodmin. 1. Supporting Cornish-orientated literature, art, culture and language. 2. Supporting and celebrating the work of brilliant contemporary writers like Alan M. Kent, Les Merton and Simon Parker. 3. Funding feast and touring companies like Bish Bash Bosh Productions and Kneehigh. 4. Having a Cornish Books Council to promote Cornish writing elsewhere. It brings tourists in. 5. Invest money in areas like Foxhole and Nanpeans - not just Pool and Camborne. 6. Realise that culture and literature are the way forward for Cornwall. I am involved with, and support a number of cultural associations and organisations in the area, such as the RIC, HFC, Truro Three Arts all of which contribute to the cultural health and prestige of Truro and Cornwall. They need the financial support of the Council to maintain the well being of the community. Our heritage and history. It's what draws thousands of visitors to Cornwall every year, but museums and local societies and other cultural centres often struggle for funding. Cornwall may earn part of its income from beaches, tea-shops, camp-sites and the Eden Project but its long term attraction relies also on the cultural and preservation activities represented by such facilities as the excellent Truro Museum, run by the Royal Institute of Cornwall and the Wheal Martyn Museum that reflects such an important period of Cornish industrial history. Although preserved houses and gardens can also be beautiful, these two groups represent the long term continuity of Cornishness and Cornish tradition. Cornwall's heritage and culture makes it what it is. Reprioritise the heritage assets that CC funds. Evaluate what is important and effective. One of the jewels of Cornwall is the Royal Cornwall Museum run by the RIC. As a long-time member of the RIC, I fully appreciate the niche it holds in the County and all the marvellous outreach work it does for the community. It is a wonderful repository of Cornish history and artefacts and is valued not only throughout the county, but by visiting scholars from all over the country. The museum also hosts art exhibitions, talks and children's events. It's a fantastic

institution and should be treasured. St Austell Children’s centre is engaging the needs of local families. The centre is always busy and brings many services together under one roof More money to support all Museums across Cornwall. This is our County's Heritage and must be preserved. Cornwall's wonderful countryside for tourism, leisure, recreation, and health for visitors and locals. It's just a pity that most of the public rights of way network is in such a poor condition. It is a cliché that a society may be judged by the way it treats the most vulnerable, but I am afraid it is a cliché that is ignored. Government is increasing the burdens upon the vulnerable, and it is inexcusable that at the same time Cornwall Council has cut the Supporting People budget. There is a democratic deficit in the way the budget is prepared; a small number of councillors is deciding the funding basis for the county, and it is difficult for councillors to challenge individual proposals. However much libraries and leisure centres are valued, the absolute priority is acre of the vulnerable; there is likely to be a great increase in homelessness in the next couple of years with yet more homeless people dying t a comparatively young age. Refuse collection & recycling is excellent, but street cleaning seems to have been cut back. also, there are too many street lights, some could be cut out (like alternate ones on main roads) Cornwall is a beautiful and unique place to live (and more should be done to promote and encourage its Celtic heritage) but it can sometimes be difficult to get in and out of. Therefore more dualling of A30 is required. Perhaps money for these improvements can come from cutting Chief Exec salary and cutting numbers of highly paid Managers (too many chiefs not enough Indians) who don't seem to earn their salaries - unlike the Customer Services Team who have been great at actually doing something with the problems I have raised. The most important issues for me related to people and place. The quality of the environment in which we live and the quality of the interactions between people. How we as communities shape the place in which we reside and how we support each other, particularly the most vulnerable. We have to ensure we do not destroy our beautiful environment and also encourage people to support each other. Why as still the capital and gateway of Cornwall is Launceston always left behind when it comes to enhancing our towns needs The planned closure of Camelford swimming pool, due to funding cuts is very short sighted. This will result in many children losing the opportunity to learn to swim in a safe environment, which will increase pressure on lifeguards on our beaches, with inexperienced swimmers getting into difficulties whilst swimming along our

somewhat challenging coastline. Cornwall has a lot of excellent small museums inc Lawrence House Launceston. A booklet of museums as produced in Devon would help with publicity and save money for individual publicity. Don't concrete over Cornwall !!! Launceston is the gateway to Cornwall but the public transport links are poor. The A30 is the main road through Cornwall there should be a regular coach service along the A30 at least between West Cornwall and Exeter which is a good transport hub. Improve the bus subsidy as Cornwall has a large rural population. If you want to make the roads safer by encouraging elderly drivers to give up their cars then you have to have improved bus services. Fill in pot holes. More community buses to provent isolation for youngsters as well as the elderly. I used the Truro Park and Ride the other day brilliant. Do not allow Wind Farms to spoil Roughtor and Brown Willy. Keep the Libraries and Swimming Pools open. Our health service needs serious improvement. Senior managers and councillors also need to listen and take into account patients and family's experiences of the NHS in Cornwall when planning services and making decisions. Cornwall is not a good place to be if you are old or unwell!!!!!! Value: I value an awful lot of things that are considered (by some) to be intangible. My family, the beauty of the natural environment, the sense of community, the slower pace of life, the work / life balance, the settlement patterns, the ability to walk to the beach, the sense of difference you get just from being at the edge of something...or perhaps its just from being a bit cut off from the rest of the Country! Message: Cllrs, please consider this. What does economic growth get us? Does growth=sustainability? Does Cornwall have a population capacity and how do we go about assessing it? If we assess it how would this inform our policies? Is it then xenophobic to, or can we even, then say that the capacity of Cornwall is X in terms of population, economic capacity, community cohesion, land take, food and energy resources, etc. and we will seek to structure our policies so that 'natural' market-based decisions of individuals does not lead to an unsustainable level of population growth? Is this all rather selfish? Apologies for questions rather than messages - I do have an opinion on the answers however in the absence of appropriate data (or the time to gather it) I find it difficult to have confidence in my analysis! Preservation of the county's environment and heritage - don't destroy what people live here for. I am really worried about having to contribut to care costs because the council funding doesn't cover all the costs. I value about Cornwall the: Community Spirit, Clean beaches, Safe neighbourhoods, Friendly people.

I would like the Council to take the following into account when considering next years budget: The importance of impartial careers guidance for young people and adults, The importance of young peoples centres for young people, without these young people have nowhere to go for confidential advice from services like Connexions, Run down buildings - these are a major blight on most beautiful areas in Cornwall. You get lovely old towns with amazing architecture and then run down shops with out of date gig posters etc covering them. I love the sense of community Truro has, but I am really concerned about the plans to extend out to the East of Truro on a green field site. The entry to Truro on that side is already hideous and this will simply make it worse. A new out of town super market will not help and will simply result in a further deterioration in that very community that makes Truro attractive to visitors. Our road is alongside the historic canal and overlooks the beach and surf. The road is constantly plagued with motor homes/camper vans, in the summer months, which sometimes stay for weeks. There is a car park on the other side of the canal but Cornwall Council bans overnight camping on its car parks. How selfish is this. I think that camper vans/motor homes should be banned from "camping" on any residential road in Cornwall. A by-law needs to be created because I am sure thousands of YOUR rate payers are affected. Plus if they go into camp sites then money is coming into Cornwall where as at the moment "camping" is free. At the time of composing this there are three such vehicles down our road. The transport network has not kept pace with the ballooning population. A30 really needs dualling all the way from Penzance upwards. Cornwall is my home, I value most the Countryside. Dualling the A30 at Temple should be a priority when considering next year's budget. Duel the A30 at Temple. Town planning is a toothless tiger allowing inappropriate development and ruining local areas, allowing blocks of flats to be built where there was once a single house - see Park View in Truro. We need some monetary continued support for the Bude Sea Pool. Since the issue of funding first arose, it has become evident that the sea pool is very important to people far and wide and will be used by lots of people in the future. It is going to take a lot of effort and money to improve and keep it going, so support from the county council would be much appreciated. Definitely less second homes put a hefty tax on those who want to come here for a weekend there are many second homes in my estate most lie empty all year until the summer, they then get rented out and those people cause disruption for residents going out at 10pm making noise when everyone else has to go to bed to get

to work. Car park reduced rates or pass for locals, I don’t want to pay for 1-2 hours when I will only be 10 minutes. Rubbish collection - Serco usually leave a real mess behind, they seem to pick and choose what they collect, they don’t clean up any mess they make and they miss out houses I would like to stress how important the sea pool is to Bude and the surrounding areas (North Cornwall). Not just for the residents, who value the facility and are proud of it, but as an economic asset. The Bude Sea Pool Facebook site has thousands of supporters, a large number of which do NOT live in North Cornwall. It is part of the Bude "attraction" to visitors, which sets the town (and Cornwall) aside from its competition in other areas of the UK. People who dip their hands in their pockets to pay revenue to the council through car park fees etc. It is an integral part of the BUDE BRAND. Not to mention critical to safety, especially for children, in the Atlantic currents that hit our beautiful beaches. It is not a luxury for the local townspeople that people are precious about. I would ask that when you consider your budget for next year that the return on investment generated by this "incentive" for the tourist pound" is taken into account, viewed not as a needless cost, but a product that earns us ALL money. How important is Bude's sea pool? Important enough to be allocated funds from the council's central budget in 2012. People use it year round; it is an invaluable asset when the sea is rough for locals and tourists alike. It is perfect for introducing people to sea swimming. It is used by the Bude Life Saving Club for training. It is very busy in the holidays. To let it fall to disrepair would be disingenuous. I know money is always tight and budgets can be a nightmare but please don't let the sea pool decay. I have been fortunate enough to live in Bude for the last 30 years. I value many things about the area, but as a keen swimmer one of the things I value most is Bude Sea Pool! Please help us to retain this treasure in our town. Bude would never be the same without it for tourists and locals alike. Please ensure Bude sea pool is realised as the asset it really is to both the local community, tourists and businesses, and not a financial drain for it's removal / closure or a 'blot' on council meetings where it never gets past stalemate. It needs to be used to promote the town as a both a historic and modern holiday resort - in a time when wild swimming has even had a TV show and books (that sell well) have been published about the UK's sea pools it is UNBELIEVABLE to conceive of a council that wouldn't see that as an opportunity. At the end of the day to close the pool safely would undoubtedly not be cost effective why not embrace the pool and the opportunities it brings??? Review the lifeguarding (and thereby costs) market it...

why not even have some pay events to help fund it? Sports events to help fund it? Fun days with inflatables / refreshments? All these could add to the coffers to help upgrade the pool and really bring it up to date in a simple and natural way... Come on council... see the light... the sea pool is an awesome asset... don't let it slip away from you... we won't let it slip away from us!!! It is imperative to keep the Bude Sea Pool funded as it is an asset to our town both to the local people and for our visitors. The level of passion and support for keeping the amenity of Bude Sea pool open has been incredible both from residents and visitors. It s clearly a valuable asset which needs support from the budget. Bude sea pool is a very special asset and should be preserved and made available to the public for generations to come. It’s a landmark, a draw for families and for the town. Please, please, please find budget for it in 2012. The sea pool is a historic focal point for resident & tourist alike in Bude. It is unique and historic and needs to be saved. The community is backing FOBSP all the way - it is a fantastic resource for all of cornwall and all holiday makers and visitors to Bude. It provides a safe environment for all users to swim & play in the water. Where else on the north coast can you enjoy using a dingy or lilo in sea water outside? It is used by tri-athletes, surf club training, surf schools, recreational swimmers, open water swimmers. It needs to be saved... end of! I am disgusted about the cuts to funding for Bude sea pool. The rip currents across our coastline mean that a lot of people rely on the pool, and not just for kiddies who want to play with their inflatables, I, personally, am scared of the sea but regularly enjoy a dip in the safety of the pool. You make a huge amount of revenue from the car parks and people enjoying our facilities. Quite simply: how dare you?! I value Cornwall's distinct heritage and culture. The organisation promoting those themes, Bewnans Kernow, should be given adequate funding from the Council to undertake its role effectively. The historic sea pool at Bude is vital part of the town and is extremely important to the surrounding area, far beyond Bude itself, in attracting visitors to north Cornwall. The area is heavily dependent on tourism and closing the pool will have a considerable effect on the area's 'pulling-power'. Pushing the responsibility for managing, maintaining, staffing and developing the pool onto a local volunteer group is, bluntly, a small-minded, cowardly cop-out. The pool already is more than paid for by residents' council tax, plus the parking fees at Bude's beach car parks, and the additional revenue it help to generate (in terms of the rates and taxes paid by businesses in the hospitality industry). Yet the local community is being asked to pay for it all over again by volunteer fund-raising, commercial sponsorship and so on. This

isn't the 'Big Society' at work: it's the council miss-allocating budget in an unfair manner. The sea pool already pays for itself but the Council has made a political decision to make the people of Bude and visitors to the pool pay for it yet again. Bude's sea pool should be a municipal facility which could be improved and developed by the Council working *with* local community groups (or better yet, the Bude town council). Why on earth can't the county and town councils work co-operatively on this? Why does a volunteer social enterprise group have to take on the responsibility? The sea pool was built in the 1930s and has provided safe bathing for thousands of people and generations of families ever since. Why is it so hard for the current Council to make a firm commitment to continue this arrangement? top supporting developers to build in green field sites on the outskirts of our villages - we are creating urban sprawl across and it is ruining Cornwall's best asset. We have enough homes, they just aren't used properly. Second homes use houses that young local people could live in. What I value most about the county where my family has lived in for just over 5oo years is how it's changed but it remain the same. The message I want to give the councillors concerns the yearly influx of the undesirables that come here and treat the county and it's residents like garbage! I do not want their kind coming here anymore! I would strongly encourage Councillors to acknowledge that rural areas can not be serviced or treated in the same way a town or city is. Moreover the very few services that are supplied are at threat of being removed. Poverty is high and aspiration is low. Therefore it astounds me that with statistical evidence of this, the council are still intent on withdrawing or not providing services to some of the rural areas in North Cornwall. What Cornwall is very good at is NOT looking after the residents of the Pilmere estate in Saltash. I find it utterly incredulous that a Council will happily approve planning permission for an estate and no doubt receive money in some form or another from the builders and yet 9 years after I move here the estate is still awaiting adoption. I also find it utterly bizarre that the council will not cut the grass around the estate. Obviously my council tax goes towards other parts of Cornwall getting their grass cut. This is creating an eyesore not only for the residents but for people looking to buy houses in this area. Perhaps the Council doesn't want to encourage people to the area. What I don't understand is how the Council can put stipulations on the houses that surround the 'village green' and a caveat that no building work can be done on the 'green' and yet not adopt it for the sake of cutting the grass. The dog mess and litter is a disgrace around the estate but then you can't see it due to the length of the grass. Oh and the dog bin is broken and there are

no litter bins on the estate anyway. So thank you Cornwall council for giving planning permission for a site you are not prepared to look after, which implies you don't care about the residents either. That is what Cornwall appears to be very good at. What is important to me is maintaining the Cornish way of life. Progress is good and I fully support a more cosmopolitan way of living. This may involve building new homes/offices/roads but this must not be to the detriment of locals. Therefore, I really want our elected councillors to seriously debate the need to bypass the A30 at Highertown. Plans have been submitted and resubmitted by highway professionals for the past 30 years or more but each time councillors find an excuse not to build one. A couple of years ago the council was even awarded money from central government to build a bypass/relief road. Even then it was delayed for so long,by some councillors, that the money was withdrawn. This stretch of highway has been officially classed as the busiest in the county for several years. Both residents and commuters are fed up with this constant and ceaseless traffic build up and jams that occur 7 days a week. Unfortunately, the Park & Ride has not solved this problem and neither will the proposed speed limit of 30mph. If this council allows any more development to the west of Truro without putting the highway infrastructure in place to cope with this heavy traffic, the A30 will come to a complete stand still. Then no one will want to come to Truro and business will suffer and fail as will house prices. Newquay Airport has to be a major consideration in view of spending cuts its future looks bleak Our rich and varied natural surroundings. Please be wary of infringement of corporate development on our coasts and greenbelts. Please support all low-impact & sustainable development e.g. high spec sustainable self-build projects The outside facilities. Walking, swimming. All sports etc. If a tourist Tax is implemented it should be up to the Parish/Town/City councils to use it as they see fit for the use of sole purpose of improving facilities for the tourist and not lost in central bureaucracy. Not only do we want the sea pool back in local hands but the beaches and beach huts as well. The green space. Cleanliness, some areas are kept clean and tidy and others look dreadful with litter through town, estates etc. Outside Tesco is particularly dirty and have witnessed massive rats. The unique character and charm is what people love about Cornwall. So many people buy property here but then want to change, replace etc properties changing the very character they came for. I feel getting planning permission is too easy and not enough consideration is given to the overall character and look of a town, this is happening all over Fowey. We need more affordable

housing for local people to stay where they were born and brought up, not more and more huge, expensive exclusively designed properties that only get lived in a few times a year. You should also scrap any reduction on Council Tax for second homes. When this was changed from 50% to 10% I understood that the extra revenue would be used for affordable homes, was this the case? Also when a new development is approved, the developers should be made to provide the affordable housing element first, not after the development is finished when we are then told that the provision of affordable homes is less than originally stated or not happening at all! Visitors are vital to the economy of Cornwall but the needs of local people who live here permanently must always take priority. What I value the most is being part of a Celtic nation. Cut council tax generally, and start talking to business leaders (not just civil servants who know nothing about business) about how to create businesses No new supermarkets for Wadebridge! They will kill our town centre. And PLEASE keep the lovely offices at Trevanson in Wadebridge. We do not need millions spent on the development of new offices in Bodmin when we have perfectly good ones here in Wadebridge with capacity to spare. Reverting to the old dog ban for beaches. Why ruin Cornwall's best asset? Reconsider the rat run that will be created at the end of Lower Pengegon if the plans for the new link road are carried out without any more consultation about the impact on south Camborne. Increase facilities such as play areas where new high density housing is being created. More dualling of A30, especially to the north of Truro and between Camborne and Hayle. The Cornish are a race of their own and should be respected as such by the Council and other public authorities. Cornwall's distinctive and historically significant heritage and culture, which is not anywhere as recognised as it should be in comparison to the other Celtic Nations. I am proud to call myself Cornish, I value our music, dance, language, arts and all the other things that make us stand out. Da yw genev Kernow ha puptra kernewek, drefenn bos vy kernowes. As you will gather I am a Cornish speaker, and the language and our heritage is very important to me. We need to teach Cornwall's story in Cornwall's schools. 2nd Homes: 100% Council Charge less important, changing planning law to prevent ghost villages more important. State of B roads, disgraceful. Valued: Green spaces, clean beaches, clear footpaths and bridleways. Access to heritage sites. Concerns: Locals pay towards the maintenance of areas purely to entice tourists, and our more secluded historical areas are neglected :( The Cornish countryside especially the valley from Tresillian. Stop

the out of control building on green field sites. Also protect the coastline and beaches. Carlyon bay!! Please put politics aside and do what is best for the long term in Cornwall, for our environment and our population. This is not always putting the economy first, sometimes but not always! To listen to local opinions on matters concerning planning, and take in the "localism" idea put out by the government. Too much country side is being spoilt! To encourage schools at all levels to teach the Cornish Language, as they teach their own language in Wales & Scotland. You must hold one of these meetings in St Austell. We are inundated with potential development plans and we need a discussion on the whole area. Since the formation of the unitary authority democracy has been removed from us. We want local democracy back. I value all the usual things about Cornwall. Next year's budget - problems which could be looked at - rubbish on roads and paths, dog poo everywhere, public transport too expensive, parking too expensive, locals priced out of car parking in the summer, too many 2nd homes - empty villages, can we see some figures on how effective one stop shops have been since they opened - number of visitors/calls for each one? Stop throwing away perfectly good English tax-payers money every time you get a signpost or street name or letters from Hospitals even and there has to be a pretend version of a made up "Cornish" word or phrase which is nothing but a waste of time and effort and will be different for every one of the many pretenders who know their own versions of a supposed "Cornish"! Cornwall's own distinctive culture: language, traditional music and dance, customs and countryside I grew up in Cornwall, but had to move away in my twenties due to lack of work/affordable housing etc. I moved back last year because over the last twenty years I have come to miss the county so much it almost hurt! I've always spent a lot of time near the sea and the sea is what I most love about Cornwall, be it still or stormy. I would love to see more affordable housing for those of us who are born here. I am struggling to stay in Cornwall since I moved back due to the high rents and it would break my heart to move away again. By chance on the TV at the moment there is an article about second home owners in Cornwall; how about minimizing the amount of people buying second homes and I agree with the option of full council tax on second homes! There are many more people in my position who have to reluctantly leave this beautiful and unique county because they cannot afford to live here. The Natural Environment is very special and unique in Cornwall, this needs to be managed for people and for biodiversity. It is part of what makes Cornwall special.

We value good education at all levels for our children. Need adequate class size/ space for all local children to attend their local primary school. Future planning for additional secondary school on the north coast to cope with the overspill from Richard Lander in the coming years and to reduce travelling time for children of over an hour each morning please. Please something for outsider artists so that we are able to make a living. The environment What I value most about Cornwall is its culture, its landscape and its language. I do not want to see Cornwall swamped in developments and second homes and holiday homes that do not benefit the permanent population. Cornwall Council should do more to benefit the income of the permanent population, and give less emphasis to the tourist trade, which is generally low-waged and does not provide enough income to allow people to buy houses here. I would like to see the brake put on housing development so that infrastructure can catch up. I would also like to see the majority of housing reserved for local use. I would like to see a curb on out of town supermarkets which are draining the life from our town centres-Wadebridge is a good example of how vibrant a town can be without an excess of them. I would like to see Cornwall Council supporting the Cornish language more, as it is a significant part of our heritage and identity, and plays an important part in the lives of an increasing number of people. I value our Celtic past, language and stunning antiquities; all of these need more protection and help. We don't need more 2nd homes; give them to the Cornish who need them. Help our fisherman and Farmers and get our miners back to work. We are not English, we are Cornish. Why can't the English just accept it? Our unique language, our Cornish culture, our beautiful shore and countryside. Celebrate Cornish cultural distinctiveness and unique history; they are what make Cornwall stand apart from other working environments, and other holiday destinations. I am told that your asset dept are thinking of leasing parts of beaches to other people or company's please consider that Cornwall’s beaches that belong to the people for the people and where possible no sell of freehold or lease hold should be made with out first asking the people what they want. I live in the South-West, therefore understand the pressures that we are under. But when l see how the councillors are thinking l despair. Coaches bring in a very large amount of people, and they take them around the south-west so putting there parking up to £10 per day per coach park is a disaster. A day’s tour could cost

that coach £40 - £50, therefore over a week it's a lot, and like all other companies, times are not good. What can they do, and l know this has already been said, they will boycott these coach parks, and who will suffer, as councillors you should know. If you gave an hourly rate that would be acceptable, because most stops are only for an hour or two. Please rethink this for everyone's good, because we need these coach's. I was just in Cornwall visiting your beautiful country and I found 2 things that I could see some improvement on. I went to look for the Merry Maidens stones and did see one sign, but then nothing. I never did see them. Maybe update the signs as the one I did see was faded. Also, I went to look for the lost church in Perranporth and ended up getting lost as there were no signs. Thankfully we found a dog and his master wasn't far behind and he put us in the right direction, but we saw no arrows or posts to put us in the right direction. I know that you want to keep vandals away but what about the people who want to see history. We were out there for 5 hours hiking and climbing. I have a laugh now, getting lost looking for the Lost Church. Let’s see if something can be done. Cornish culture including language. Natural beauty. Local produce. Whenever there are meetings consulting on planning issues or decisions that will affect me these take place during the day. It means you get a very narrow view on any matters for discussion and the views of those that are at work are not taken into consideration. Really grateful to the rubbish collectors who clear up after the seagulls have made a mess. Thank you! Also find the one stop shop and reception staff friendly. Spend more (something!) on Street Cleansing. Charlestown is a lovely village spoilt by the litter. Having lived in Falmouth for nearly 25 years now, the shear pleasure of living in this beautiful county has not diminished on me. However as a resident and an employee, I find it impossible to find somewhere to live in Falmouth, the residencies are full of students and young people, I cannot afford the rent for single occupancy, I cannot find accommodation for people my age, if I find some one who would be willing to share a rented property, I'm told by agents they don't take sharers. I am registered with the housing association, but that seems to just focus on people who are in more need than me, if you work and have an income and suitable lodging, others will get priority. I have been looking for somewhere to live for 6 months, I am currently living temp with a friend and my furniture is in storage, which I have to pay for. You see, again, rooms might be available but they are furnished, so I would have to get rid of any personal effects to live. You need to come down hard on people with second homes, landlords who charge a fortune and rent to students only, landlords who own student houses should pay

the council tax on those properties. To be honest I would be better off working less, earning less, and claiming housing benefit, because if I want to rent my own 1 bed place, after forking out rent and bills, I would be left with the same income I would receive if I signed on. Cornish Language, Cornish indigenous culture, Cornwall's heritage and ancient sites, Cornish festivals I value the fact that most of the County is attractive open countryside / farmland and not urban sprawl. There is far too much development planned for green field sites in this county, we must resist it before Cornwall becomes just another anonymous county. Once developed we'll never get that land back as it was, that's a huge responsibility! I love our environment but please sort out Chiverton Cross roundabout. I feel I am dicing with death every time I approach it. From a person who has a learning disability l value most being able to live independently. Something which many don't have the opportunity to do so. The fact that after 1,000 of persecution and systematic oppression, the Cornish people remain resolute. A pity that so many migrants (from England) have such distain for the Cornish people, and it is also a pity that Cornwall Council's Equality & Diversity service has denied the existence of Cornish people and continues to use its resources to further marginalise us. I value the beaches and countryside. Invest in good beach management and cleaning A30 not detrunked Close the MacDonalds in Cornwall. Protect our beautiful environment. Potatoes Please don't build a stadium in Truro Beautiful beaches. Beaches. Good, reusable rubbish collection/ recycling. Well Done! Allotments – see Bude allotment association on Facebook. More dog poo pins. Enforce your own bye-laws mainly dog fouling + not on leads & beaches No dog mess! No dog mess. Able to recycle all plastics not just a restricted few! Make sure dogs are kept OFF the beach & kept on leads at all times Wheelie Bins? Ability for refuse, trucks to empty wheelie bins larger than 120 litres, I’ve 660 litres for a block of flats. We need a train service in Bude.

We should give “local cards” for free parking discounts etc. Cheap parking for residents. Free parking for library . Highway department does a fabulous job of keeping roads in excellent condition HOWEVER one road (private) is BADLY maintained – as a scooter rider who uses the library and & the surgery I do NOT appreciate potholes, raised patches and 4 raised metal manhole covers. It is a 2 way hazard. Free parking for library users please! Cheaper parking simples! Please restore library parking. No parking fees to use library. Better public transport or cheaper parking. Cheaper parking & transport (buses) times link with Exeter & Train Timetable. Free parking for Library. Free parking for Library. Free parking for Library. No charge for parking after 5pm. Better public transport . Better public transport. Better public transport. Cheaper parking, too dear for local people. Free parking for locals, keep Bude sea pool, affordable housing, jobs, second homes. Don’t keep building. Keep parking charges affordable for locals. (1) allotments for those with no gardens (2) allocated long term parking for those with no personal parking space at REALISTIC RATES – want to hire space not buy it (2a) permit holders only parking on roads where residents do not have own parking space. Bus passes we can use before 9.30am all place such a distance away you have to leave early. Affordable housing More Housing More Housing More Housing. Better + more affordable Much stricter planning controls Love Cornwall! But need better and more housing, better Jobs Housing for single, local people who work for a living Housing for single, local people who work for a living Housing for single, local people who work for a living Affordable housing for ‘Local People’ Affordable housing for ‘Local People’ Library & one stop shop Library and one stop shop Please arrange for the library computer to send an email to

borrowers 3 days before a book is due back and send emails when the book is overdue. Keep the seapool at Bude Keep the Seapool at Bude - excellent for tourism Bude Sea Pool Sea Pool – Bude Keep the sea pool Keep the Sea Pool - local attraction for Bude Affordable swimming costs Autonomy for North Cornwall! More local industries which will create jobs Activities for local teens and children We value considerate owners – local too Please improve Stone please, Higher Wages, making sure dogs are kept off the beach and kept on leads at all time, dogs should be allowed on beaches, Higher Wages, Lifestyle of working people should be as good as lifestyle of benefit claimants, Free Beer. Pilchards and cream. Tin in the stream. Apple tart and cream. Charge people to come into Cornwall. Beaches. University options – better courses so that young people can study here. Pasties. Dual carriageways on A30. Support baby unit at Treliske. Dual the A30 at Temple. Don’t charge for disposing of rubbish or you’ll get fly tipping Pasties. Need common sense. Dearest land and fairest. Don’t waste time through bureaucracy unnecessarily. More friendly approach from the Council. Better road surfaces. Better customer service – more friendly and approachable. People think Cornwall Council is aloof. Support town centres. Cornwall’s sense of community. Revive the ‘Give it a go’ campaign. Incentivise young people to join clubs. Need more facilities for young people. Look after vulnerable people. Rover car park tickets. Connect North Cornwall to West Cornwall. Public transport is diabolical in North Cornwall. Don’t spoil our environment.

Car park discounts for residents. Frustrated over lack of progress on devolution. Natural beauty of Cornwall. Need more affordable homes. Cycle paths and the moors, coast and people Litter- sort it filthy county Maintain level of payments towards bus concessions Free car parking for 1st hour in Launceston. Pipers pool should be by-passed. Improve bridleways around Launceston. Car parking should all be free in Lanson. Car parking charges to high. I’d like to walk along the Kensey avoiding the roads please. Lack of rural transport and Trevadlock arrives at 9.15 to Launceston arrives back at 11.40am. We are all retired people and this bus services does not enable us to go further afield or to the station after 9.15am. Cornish houses for Cornish people No more houses in Launceston until there are jobs I applied for a road closure – staff very helpful + talked me through the application Coffee shop in the Launceston hospital More support for disabled groups. More availability of Citizens advice in Cornwall. Residents at Virginstow cannot use Launceston A + E. Cornish people Wonderful Cornish show at Lanson More stuff for kids to do bowling/ cinema in town Not a lot for the young people God’s wonderful county Bring Rihanna to Cornwall Wildlife and environment Safe clean environment, economic difficulties, loss of public funded facilities, promotion of Cornish farming + food producers The beach Beaches Love the beaches, not enough for teens Love beaches and skate parks have it I love Beaches Beach for the win Flowers Beaches Unspoilt great coastline, lovely people Good: beaches/ surf, people, weather, food, beer Bad: A30!!! Beautiful County, too much litter! Gypsy site don’t like, unspoilt is great

How will we produce food from less productive land? Better transport links Potholes, conditions of the road Traffic No buses, parking, dogs/ horses on beaches | countryside Summer car parks are too expensive Free parking more welcoming for visitors and locals Encourage local shoppers with first hour free parking Parking charges, tranquillity Locals to have the first choice of property, to many non-Cornish people getting first choice property Holiday home council tax, love Cornwall Too many high paid buggers, to many incomers in houses we need Please consider the impact of second homes on the young people of our county Education in open and friendly Cornwall Better diversity policies in school Value: Cornwall County Council Not enough Safety and healthy living Stop reorganising the council it wastes money Keep people in the jobs they’re good at More care in the community Love Pasties Happy people I love Falmouth I love Cornish Summers Cornish culture beautiful beaches We like everything We like pasties Rich heritage I love being here in Cornwall Love Pasties Not enough to do for my age in Truro I wish Cornish people would adopt a better sense of humour! Cornwall’s wonderful Dogs mess Too many new people that don’t know the county and its ways Not many places for live music (top bands) Not enough teenager entertainment! Sustainable jobs in Cornwall for cornwalls young people Living here in Cornwall Cornwall – wouldn’t live anywhere else I love Cornwall Value Cornwall being cut off, beautiful beaches and friendly Improve the rain Good place to live

Luv Cornwall Cornwalls pure dead brilliant! Cornwall’s the best place in the world Cornwall is great and amazing Cornwall is a Proper job me ‘ansome I love Cornwall Cornwall’s peaceful Cornwall is the best place ever have lived - good to be back Put some more money into the IN BLOOM displays each year 10% only H. H in village Too many holiday makers, attractions too costly Green bags too dear to encourage!!! Rubbish especially regarding Penwith Regular waste and recycling collections – great at the min don’t change it! That the litter dropping has improved Sun The sea The beaches Moors, cliff paths, beaches, open space Being Cornish, beaches and farming The view Love the beaches, affordable housing for first time buyers please, price of child care lower please I love the view in the country side Beaches, woods, pasties, royal Cornwall, scenic routes Beach I like the parks Landscape and the sea Peace and quiet Clean beaches Country side Diverse scenery by moors, sea etc Countryside Countryside The beach Beaches Beache Beaches Cornwall amazing landscape don’t spoil it Sun + sea Beaches tourism Clean fresh air I like my park Countryside We love the culture, beaches, Truro’s landscaping, pasties and

being Cornish All of the beaches Beaches wildlife country side and most of all being Cornish Love the beaches in Cornwall Long beautiful country roads Trees Fresh air/ countryside The north coast sunsets Coast I love the coastline The beaches and wildlife The views The beach I love cows Sun Beaches Services Beach Beach Living in Helston near to the beach country side around River views I value the winding roads and the hedges Countryside & wildlife Living close to the beach Parks I like the beaches Sea Clean beaches View at Sheuiock Relatives, sea Countryside I value the countryside Lovely beaches clean & safe Beaches, fishing, surfing + swimming Peace + quiet Our fantastic beaches School, beach & nature Countryside Countryside + sunshine, flowers, no more rain Like the beaches don’t like seagulls Beach, pasties, food Coast + countryside The beaches The parks are fun Clean beaches + more clubs Don’t like: emmits, traffic, weather, second homes.

Do like: local people, country side, hunting Keep bridleways + footpaths open (re-open closed ones) Stop recycled plastic from flying off the recycle vans! (counter productive) Don’t bring Devon waste to landfill in Cornwall, no incinerator, Beach Environmental water checks in communal water tanks Keep the coast paths clean Too much development! No more big housing schemes! Don’t spoil the environment with too many buildings Cleaner beaches, more community areas for young students Cleaner beaches From clean beaches to polluted ones Stop building houses on the edge of towns – use Brownfield sites Roche rock, burn scrub, litter in area Please do something about the incinerator waste has to go somewhere? No dogs on any beach during the summer months No incinerators Litter from highways, litter from fast food Access to wildlife areas Less wind turbines Get on and build the incinerator I like the natural beauty please consider this in development Park and ride, please maintain the wild flowers Sports stadium-yes, but no housing developments, its pure agricultural land and it will be gone. The beaches…. Keep them clean for the kids to enjoy and keep children centres going Cleaner beaches Cleaner beaches Seagulls! What are you going to do about them? Encourage land owners to not plant crops on public rights of way – especially maize Too many dogs on beach to much dog mess on coastal paths + car parks, to many doggy bags left behind Please cut hedges on narrowing one track lands to reduce the risk of minor crashes Water pollutions Increase range of recycling Scope for renewable energy More bins/ more recycling bins in the streets Keep waste services public not private! Stop waste i.e. packaging Cleaner streets free of dog mess

Better parks + anger management for teens to stop vandalizing Stop fish discard Safety whilst walking the footpaths Park and ride for truro is wonderful I love Truro park and ride CORMAC do a brilliant job for Cornwall I value my bus pass Free Transport for people on benefits More Transport Road Repairs Car parking charges, park + ride truro site for the visitors from North Cornwall Car parking charges in st Austell needs decreasing Parking at treliske Smaller buses for country routes More for children to do at night, cheaper car parks, better road More public transport in the county Better roads, beaches Cheaper parking In the summer + in the winter In the town car parking should be free for local shopping Lower car park charges especially for the Cornish! Affordable housing for locals Improve Saltash roundabout gateway to Cornwall Sorting out parking at Stratton hospital Bus passes, reduce dog fouling Change road surfaces A night bus system Too many speed bumps Speed monitoring on a39 Devoran More lay-bys Schools, fire services, car parks, beaches, children’s services Pot holes on our roads Sort out our road services Remove all speed bumps Dual the A30 between temple + Bodmin urgent More free car parks Poor road conditions particularly back roads, overgrown hedges not cut on main roads Too many buses in ST Agnes (routes are wrong) Please bring back the pre 9.30 bus pass Improve roads Need cheaper car parking charges – especially in Newquay, less building of housing + luxury apartments Sort out our roads Cheaper bus fares for students, better beaches I love Cornwall but please fix the pot holes

Better residents parking in Newquay Cheaper car parking in the towns Make the first experience for visitors to Cornwall a less stressful one i.e. temple Sort out pothole in Baldhu I value all young people, people housing services [I working in a foyer which will get cuts that’s 58 young people in Cornwall alone that is at risk of homelessness] Housing for young people Too much affordable housing in Camborne area, more help for community centres in villages asap Too much housing development, eco town at St Austell not eco, need no fishing zones around Cornwall Not market value estates. Affordable housing Affordable housing for youngsters Stop depleting villages- massive tax/ water council tax for all empty second homes More housing for local people More Cornish affordable housing Free time on the internet at our local library Wadebridge library Community centres More teen facilities Keep youth centre open please Schools get together more Higher education for all More schools for children with disabilities Better funding + support for children with mild + moderate learning difficulties You have dismantled all the parenting projects in the voluntary sector, and support for parents and young people, also domestic violence children and young people, am concerned fro the future Keep libraries + mobiles Save our libraries Keep libraries, good waste services, no consultants Waste less money, spend less on the Cornish language Reduce numbers on council, spend more on potholes, no increase in council allowances, all the best for a well run unitary council, check more fully on returning library services More things to do with anti-bullying Support more sports clubs Library personnel service, weekly dustbin not food bins please Support for primary schools More out of school learning opportunities for children and young people – clubs places to go, things to do, science maths and

engineering, more affordable sports & leisure, encourage academic achievement and aspiration More sweets and PE Stop the student invasion of Falmouth please Health service, bus service, pretty girls Very good services all year Wonderful staff Cornwall conversations 9th June Support services (community) for the vulnerable More Police Control More toilets in lay-bys Review how parish councils have run + how they impact their communities Make all health care trust in Cornwall on foundation trust More support from social care Free rcs for locals Support for local farmers, buy local, pasty should be symbol for Cornwall Give us back the free parking outside Bude library Better drainage system on Cornwalls’ road No more development, more jobs, hospital provisions More recreation activities in Bodmin & surrounding areas NHS more dentists thank you Keep our leisure centres open Camelford leisure centre open Sensible fees for elder care in the community and care homes Cornwall for the Cornish Fishing communities Jam then cream My family & Cornish folk songs Nipper & Surfing Being Cornish, beaches and farming Good shops Biking Bike trails The hall for Cornwall The food is good The Kelly’s whippy ice-cream Like dance Friendly people Cornish values Lots of fantastic food and drink I value the heritage I value the people in Cornwall Cornwall federation of women’s institutes Rugby stadium

Everything The laid back lifestyle Going to Devon Pasties I like fishing All of the animals Asda pasties beaches accent Being better than Devon I love the royal Cornwall show The people I love pasties Roddas cream the Cornish people and scenery Cycling facilities in towns plus villages Surfing Cornwall is more than tourism and farming I like working together I like tractors I love truro Cultural heritage Pasties Being Cornish Newquay I love riding the horses The people The football The rain Clotted creams and beaches Its my home More skate parks Heritage Just being able to live here Our language Support + encouragement from the community Happy with our lot – Cornwall Cornish food The weather Food Sense of community Supporting community cohesion Walking & surfing Home Decent surf The Cornish music scene + art heritage Surfing Camelford leisure centre is alive and well please use it Be as good as Devon Teens need more to do in Cornwall! We are getting bored

Innovation but without forgetting culture + heritage Have a central online ref point ie what’s on i.e. music, band, open mike nights More skate parks Yes to stadium for Cornwall, no to public funding No to stadium for Cornwall at tax payers expense, sympathetic architecture to areas Stadium for Cornwall needed, no wind turbines in residential areas i.e. Penzance More facilities for teenagers Bring back Bodmin skate park Don’t like Emits Do we have to accept that Cornwall will always be classified as a backwater Culture, dance music, language Cornish, more emphasis on activities for our children, affordable housing for the Cornish More taxes on second homes – repopulated our villages More harmony between students and residents in Falmouth Public services not private profit Encourage successful Cornish expats to come back and start a business in Cornwall Sustainable jobs for Cornwall, for Cornwall’s young people Keep Cornwall as it is, too many supermarkets A container terminal for Falmouth Build something at Carlyon bay More ‘link’ between London and Cornwall, bridge the gap Less second homes Houses being built in back gardens More pet centres Increase food production, keep land in production Let me build a house in my village that I have lived in for thirty two years Cornwall is where I live but I cant afford a home More McDonalds More subways Less McDonalds DIY store in Wadebridge To keep our young people here in Cornwall, better jobs + opportunities First homes should take precedence over second homes Recognize and value staff you have, stop justifying why they’re losing their jobs The Cornish jobs saved for the Cornish people Better shops in Camborne Save our jobs No more supermarkets in Wadebridge 4000 signed a petition

Value our tourism economy don’t tax them Low wages, no local headline event attractions Keep the Scrap Stores please More volunteer conversation work, parties for all to get involved Tidy up Redruth brewery area I love Hayle and would like to see any developments in tune with local needs Cornwall council Nippers is great Fifteen Cornwall (restaurant) Love Cornwall! More cows for nessas fields We are a county why doesn’t it say so Cornwall is noun Cornish is an adjective use them correctly Wadebridge scones The council should resign failing in their duty to care to Cornwall More buses for rural areas More free parking in Lostwithiel Better bus service for Lostwithiel Gritting of Icy roads in Lostwithiel in the winter One Stop Shops moving to Libraries = not accessible or confidential My own independence and owning my own home. I think my favourite things in Cornwall are my friends and looking at the sights. The people and the scenery and my independence. I like fish and chips in Cornwall. I like going to Murdoch and Trevithick. I love Cornwall and love the town of Truro. I love the beaches. I value my independence in Truro. I’ve lived in Cornwall all my life and I like it very much. What I like best is the Cornish people, and the land. Each made the other. I'm an incomer, though 30 years ago: but I can see too many of us aren't doing Cornwall any good. When I came here, each town had its own character and none was 'the' country town, so there was no need to rush about in cars all day and people knew each other, lived and worked in the same part of Cornwall and proud of it. What I don't like is our council's focus on Truro. More and more council workers are supposed to hot-desk in County Hall as offices close. Truro 'must have' a stadium, the music library, the only full-scale hospital, the law courts, county hall, Waitrose, you name it, Truro will get it. And the cobbles, the slippery precious pavements and the five-mile traffic jam. What does the clay country get? The garbage. Soon peple who can't drive or can't afford to live in Truro will be isolated in deserted villages, no accessible buses if any at all,and their nearest town will be run-

down and full of charity shops. In Camborne and Liskeard it's already happened. I like Pathfields. We could do with more spaves and staff. I like the services I receive from Adult Social Care. I don't want there to be any change in these or my mum and dad won't be able to continue to care for me. I have said this on many forms before! I don't like money being wasted on waste-of-time surveys that no one is going to take any notice of, no matter how many times we're asked to fill them out! I think it is disgraceful that so much money is wasted on council leader and director of services salaries. This money should be spent on providing services. Our environment and dementia services: I would like to see more incentives for people to recycle - too many people still don't bother because it isn't worth their while. I would also like to see more funding/services for people who provide therapy for people with dementia, e.g. massage, aromatherapy, rather than medicating people. The very worst thing about living in Cornwall is the public transport. The times and frequency of buses are inconvenient. It affects young people, older people and those with disabilities the most. The best part about living in Cornwall is the uniqueness of the people in the community and how they are proud of their heritage. The worst part of living in Cornwall is the high level of drug use in Penzance. It is quite scary by the bus station late in the evening with all the drunk people and drug-users about. I worry for the children. I feel that money needs to be put into providing suitable training for staff in school re autistic children. At the moment, many of the staff I have had contact with have minimal understanding of their needs. I would also closely look at how so much money is wasted on TAs in schools. Statements entitle a child to certain hours but often these hours are not given but shared by several. Random checks on schools should be carried out. United Response Cornwall Supported Employment have provided supported employment to people with learning disabilities, and have delivered through ESF funding for the past 3 years under convergence through CWLD - Cornwall Works for Learning Disabilities. We have supported over 600 people on the programme, and over 160 through UR itself, with people gaining employment exceeding the targets set, and over 160 people in Cornwall having gained paid employment through the support they have received through their Job Coaches. This programme is coming to an end and, at present, the Work programme and Workchoice do not, in our opinion, facilitate the people we have supported in the past, with their complex barriers and needs, into work. There is a danger, with the current provision in Cornwall that further individuals will not have the same resource to find work,

despite it being an aspiration identified by 65% of people with a learning disability. Currently, Cornwall Council have some provision, but the need for service exceeds their resources, and there is still much work to be done, specifically with people in transition. Working with this group in the future in a more intensive way would serve to engender an aspiration for employment, and mean that essentially, there would be less dependency on local services for the future - independent, financially solvent individuals NOT in receipt of benefit are too busy to attend day centre provision! United Response's funding is running out - there are still a large number of referrals being received, and the services are not meeting that need. We would welcome conversations about future provision and how we meet the government's agenda for change through Valuing People Now for people with learning disabilities locally. Perranporth Beach! My friends; going out; my own flat; meeting new people and people who know you. Going to bingo on Tuesday nights; doing my own things. The beaches. Cornwall advocacy Cornwall people first Cornwall Access Pass (bus pass) Good staff in day centre but can we have some more? Castles Navy bases Beauty of countryside Making friends Lovely day trips Trago Mills Nice walks on coastal paths and in the country Cornwall day centres and services Cornish sights (castles etc) St Michael's Mount Moors Being able to stay safe Beaches and seaside Good friendly people Lovely towns King Arthur Looe Island Charlestown Good picnic sites Theatres Cinemas Good beers and good pubs

Lovely Cornwall Council Land's End Mevagissey. The monument at Kit Hill Cornish pasties and ice creams Great cream teas Cornish accent Mount Edgcumbe Newquay Zoo Launceston Castle Isles of Scilly Tintagel Rivers and canals Cornish Pirates - rugby Farming City of Truro. The beach and walks. My job, thank you. Less litter in Cornwall. Bullying. Bowling. Safe when people get bullied. My own independence and owning my own home. Walking along Newquay River Gannel. Want to feel safer in Cornwall. I enjoy going to Launceston Day cnetre. It’s the bestest centre and they've got nice staff. I don’t want to lose it. I like to support them. It would be sad if they closed. I'd like to stay there. The roads are in need of cutting back - the greenery - and are narrow from St Austell to Gorran Haven for the wide coaches which are frightening in places. A lot needs cutting back - visitors complain. Cornwall should be very proud of Blantyre Centre. When one hears and sees the horror of bad treatment of mentally handicapped adults in Winterbourne, Bristol, we all sincerely hope the service continues. It's the only life some have; if the service fails it will bring untold despair to parents, carers and service users. Life would be meaningless and full of untold misery, so please, I pray you, take note. I like the library but it could do with a wider variety of books and a makeover. I don't like the changes to buses that mean I cannot make use of my bus pass before 9.30 am and I have to pay. I think Newquay shopping centre needs a re-vamp with more shops. I feel, as a person who accesses services in several different ways, there is a lot that needs to be re-thought about when it comes to how to cut back financially without affecting front-line services in an adverse way. I feel that the current way things are going, it's only going to get worse because we still need services that support us in the right way, and we are losing good, qualified support workers

because of the cut back and we will be left with an unsatisfactory level of service to meet all our needs. So how are we meant to be equal members of society, and we should be, if we are given the right support. We are able to give back a lot to society if society would allow us. Within the Learning Disability area of service provided by Health & Social Services, the partnership board and leadership group have been set up to provide a link betweenthe service providers at all levels and service users including parents and carers. This is in accordance to the white paper "Valuing people now". I feel that this service is not working effectively; decisions are made about the service without proper consultation of service users, and concerns or queries from service users are not being fed through the system as they should. This poor communication means that Health & Social Services are providing the right level of support in many areas. I like the support that I receive from the Adult Social care team by having a social worker. The support I receive to help me find employment. Helpful bin service. Need a crossing by Morrisons in Liskeard between the bus stops to cross to Argos and Homebase. Would like to see a multi-complex cinema in Liskeard; this would also create jobs and make Liskeard more appealing to visit. A business or industrial park, creating more manual and unskilled jobs. In Luxestowe House, the monitor declares ‘In Cornwall, cleanliness is important’ – why then, is Pensilva covered in dog fouling and litter? Is Pensilva not a part of Cornwall? Help to clean the streets and pavements would help us all; particularly those children who use them. A cinema in Bodmin – near ASDA - would improve the area. A cinema in Bodmin would improve the area. We need a cinema in Liskeard near the Premier Inn would be good. I would like to see more accommodation for the homeless in the immediate area. I would like more help and support for young families regarding housing etc. KFC and Subway in Liskeard. More facilities for teenagers i.e. cinema, bowling alley etc, which would also provide jobs. Late/early Bus service to/from Polperro and Looe route. The earliest bus does not arrive in time for the earliest Looe train. The trustworthiness of the people, superb scenery, slower pace of life, good arts scene. More jobs for people of graduate level educational attainment. Better public transport links especially after 6pm or so. Better public transport links especially in the evening.

Encourage people to linger longer in your many historical towns by having truly long term parking fees that are not money making exercises. Pavements you can walk on without cars creeping up on you because either the pavements are too narrow or the roads too narrow. You can’t window shop in Liskeard for this reason. Fantastic history of Cornwall and it’s people. I feel there needs to be more for young people to do in rural areas and towns instead of just shops and pubs. I consider sorting this issue would help Cornwall greatly I believe that people who have drug problems need support and coordinated approach to their issues (this is a big problem in Cornwall). I consider sorting this issue would help Cornwall greatly. The housing situation needs drastic attention for people who are not homeowners. I consider sorting this issue would help Cornwall greatly. No more out of town supermarkets etc. Do not cut buses and bus passes for pensioners, we have worked all our life. More public transport at later hours to and from villages. Easy if we had jobs – good luck. Please ensure your lift works. Council should have ensured we had canoes for that last wave! Please find funding for buses as pensioners need them. Sack the director of Cornwall Council and save on his huge bonus, spend that on Cornwall instead. More for youths. More police patrols at weekends at the local park (Thorpe Park, Liskeard) which is gradually being trashed by drunk teenagers to the detriment of all the toddlers who play there. Cornwall is a place where I cam be free of any aggression, my children have good discipline in school The green land so children can play A place that is safe. Beautiful views, friendly people The quietness of the area I live The outstanding beauty and quietness Freedom of speech!? Not to out budget the disabled children and older people Keep enough money to one side for more new homes Keep their promises Tax the rich and not the poor More housing. More spent on education Tax second homes Consultation document from planning are really confusing and always in planning jargon. I spend time going over consultation documents and responding –

but getting my head around what they actually mean is impossible. They always revise and re-consult on a new document, that is equally difficult to understand, and although I really want to respond, I give up in the end. I have lived in Newquay for years, and this has always been a big problem. Very disappointed that when it came to the original vote on the incinerator just before the elections, instead of standing up for what the councillors knew way right – to give the incinerator the go ahead, they voted not to have it because they were worried about losing votes. Agree there should be an incenerator, but why has St Dennis been identified as the best place? It is near a village and the roads from the A30 are not at all suitable. The land north of Bodmin where the A30 and the A38 meet would have been ideal for the incinerator as with the south westerly prevailing winds would blow any fumes over the moor, not over any centres of population. The access off the main roads is perfect too. Why is the Council wasting so much money on the stadium? This will surely end up being a costly project that council tax payers will end up having to prop up Why is the Council wasting so much money on the airport? It costs millions a year to run, and when I want to travel to Europe it is easily to fly from Exeter anyway. Why should the taxpayer subsidise the perceived benefit of the airport for business use? Why does the Council waste so much money on consultants, for so many projects that never happen – for example, the Isles of Scilly link? Cornwall is an excellent tourism area, but Falmouth needs improvement. The docks need to be dredged to accommodate cruise ships. The cruise ship market would be big in the shoulder periods of spring and autumn. Expensive transport Expensive transport The Eden Project Increase the transport funding Evening bus service needs improving Sunday bus service needs improving Homelessness of young people Not enough jobs and services for young people Young people succeeding in life How can we help keep car park charges lower. What I value about Cornwall is the clean air, tranquil settings of the countryside. What I don’t value is having this ruined by the prospects of an incinerator placed in the village of St Dennis , which will no doubt effect the roads, the air quality and the general ambiance of the area. Put the incinerator where there are no people to upset

mentally and health wise. Mawgan Porth beach is one of the best in the UK. The car parks are too expensive. Better links by bus and a better bus service. I feel if the council cut the wages of the main bosses the extra money could help with the cutbacks; also I think that people with bus passes should pay a certain fee towards travel.