cornwall

How many people live in Cornwall?

• 570,000

What are challenges in Cornwall?

Decline in primary employment:

• Wages are around 80% of the UK’s average

• Farming: smaller farms struggle to meet economic challenges (eg. falling milk prices)

• Quarrying: competition from overseas means sharp decline of jobs in the china clay industry

What are opportunities in Cornwall?

Diversification

What are examples of rural diversification?

1. Farm shops

   • Fresh meat + local products sold directly to visitors

2. Accommodation

   • Barn conversions to holiday cottages

3. Leisure

   • Active (eg. petting zoos) and Passive (eg. health spas)

What are 4 factors impacting quality of life in Cornwall?

1. Affordability of housing

   • Over 11,500 households need a new home

2. Healthcare provision

   • Nearest GP surgery is 2km away from their home

3. Employment

   • Dominant primary sector jobs are in decline

4. Education provision

   • Number of young adults expected to increase by 14% in 2030

What is the Tourism project in Cornwall?

• The Eden Project

• Located in a china clay quarry

• 1 million visitors a year

• Sustainability focused education centre with activities