In this document we have attempted to give an outline of a Green Vision for Cornwall and have made 24 specific proposals which elected Green councillors will pursue:


Transport

  1. Integrated transport

  2. Fair fares for young people

  3. Safer streets

  4. Flexible rural transport

Housing

  1. 50% of all new housing to be affordable for local people

  2. A Curb in the rise in second homes

  3. Creation of a ‘Warm Zone’ project

Community

  1. More opportunities for lifelong learning

  2. Valuing the role played by community groups

  3. Easy access to green spaces

  4. Supporting local cultural activities

Economy

  1. Thriving markets and centres in every town

  2. Nurturing social enterprises and co-operatives

  3. Investing in local people



Energy

  1. Cornwall as a powerhouse for renewable energy generation

  2. A deep green makeover for Council buildings

  3. A forest for Cornwall

Waste and Recycling

  1. New resource-recovery parks

  2. More recycling of kitchen and garden waste

  3. Standardisation of the new Cornwall-wide recycling service

Democracy

  1. Devolution of services to town and parish councils

  2. Campaigning for powers to be taken away from unelected quangos

  3. Holding public services, such as the police and health service, to account

  4. Making the Council’s affairs more open and accessible