Rural Issues Survey

I am privileged to represent a very rural constituency, one that is predominantly made up of small villages and hamlets. Each one enjoys unique attributes and faces unique challenges at times.

Having grown up near to Helston and having lived for the last 26 years in St Buryan (and more recently New Mill), I am acutely aware of what living in rural Cornwall can be like. This is partly why I put myself forward as chair of the Rural Services Parliamentary Group in Westminster.

It would help me to understand what concerns you most at the moment. It may be the cost of heating your home, access to public transport, the cost and availability of housing or a fear of crime.

I’ve set out a survey that builds on information I’ve previously gathered to help me highlight the challenges and benefits of living in a rural community. I want to make sure that West Cornwall and Scilly is championed effectively in Parliament.

Please take just a few minutes to complete the below survey to give me your thoughts and raise your local priorities directly with me.

Constituent

Rural Issues Survey

Current Rural Issues
Your details

Do you believe the current level of housing development in your area is…

too low

about the right amount

too high

Which of the following would you like to see more of, if any?

affordable homes

homes protected for primary residency

open market, to buy

Which of the following would you most like to see prioritised by the Cornwall’s NHS?

NHS dentistry

accident and emergency

minor injuries units

ambulance waiting times

early diagnosis

How would you describe your home?

well insulated

poorly insulated

about right

If affordable, are you planning to upgrade the heating and energy efficiency of your property?

yes

no

How do you think improving our homes should be paid for?

government grants for low-income families

low-interest loans (to include landlords)

additional mortgage borrowing

buy now, pay when they house is sold

How do you rate the availability of the following services in your community on a scale of 0 - 10?

Questions	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
bus service	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
quality of roads	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
primary care services	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
schools	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
leisure and access to green spaces	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
access to cash and Post Office services	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
community policing	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

(0 being awful and 10 being perfect)

If there were one other thing you would improve about our local area, what would it be?

Out of the following, what is your top priority to improve your local community?

better access to health, care and dental services

building new affordable houses, while upgrading the homes we already have with insulation and renewables

supporting our local farmers and fishermen, while caring for our natural environment

building stronger, safer communities with better facilities and access to the services that you need

working towards greener, cleaner transport links

driving investment into our local towns, and ensuring that the wage gap with the rest of the country closes

To what extent do you agree or disagree with Rishi Sunak's five priorities?

Questions	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Halve inflation	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Grow the economy	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Reduce debt	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Cut NHS waiting lists	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Stop the boats	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

Where 0 is 'Disagree Strongly' and 10 is 'Agree Strongly'. If you are using a phone, turn it on its side to see all of the answers.