Cornwall. Flashcards
Which domain of deprivation is Cornwall struggling with the most?
73% of Cornwall’s neighbourhoods were more deprived in access to affordable housing and services than the rest of the UK.
What are the main problems causing poverty in Cornwall?
- Chronically high house prices
- Undervalued jobs and low pay
What has replaced general unemployment as a leading factor of deprivation?
‘In-work’ poverty
- Many jobs are seasonal and unreliable on low pay, while many are on zero-hours/short term contracts
How many people in Cornwall are currently on a waiting list for aa council home and why is this?
19,000
Average house prices is approx 12x the average Cornish wage.
How many people are estimated to die from the cold unnecessarily each year in Cornwall?
210
What strategy have the local council currently testing in Cornwall to battle the housing crisis?
Modular homes (Solo Haus)
- Fully equipped compact houses
-Move on site for those in urgent need.
Why has Cambourne been so heavily impacted by the cost of living crisis and what strategies are there in place to help?
- Deindustrialised mining area with a lack of industry
- Pay is lower than the national average.
+Don Garner created the first independent foodbank- 3000 Christmas meal packages given out in one year.
What is the role of the charity DISC (Drop in Sharing Community) and what was the percentage increase of service demand in a year?
Drop and share center to help families and individuals who need support and essentials
- Currently supporting over 5000 people who are on their list
-90% increase in demand
Which factors have impacted the farming industry in Cornwall and what impact did this have?
- Mechanization- reduced amount of workers employed
- Brexit- workers were mostly seasonal workers coming from the EU but due to Brexit are now facing difficulty securing seasonal jobs due to restrictions.
Workers now come from Tajikistan.
What is the role of Falmouth college?
- Teaching practical and technical skills tailored to local industries.
- Curriculum widened to adapt to increase of electric vehicles- future employability
