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ALTERNATIVE CORNWALL -AN ANALYSIS
Affordable housing
Coming soon more posts on affordable housing!
rpwills
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Housing affordability- comparing workplace and resident ratios of affordability
The Office for National Statistics released the annual housing affordability data on March 24th. This compares full-time earnings with...
rpwills
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Housing affordability- Cornwall compared
The Office for National Statistics released the annual housing affordability data on March 24th. This compares full-time earnings with...
rpwills
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Cornwall planning – call for sites: landowner suggestions
A rural area [The photo is not where a site has been proposed] Context Cornwall Council has a process whereby landowners and others may “...
rpwills
Jul 10, 20251 min read


Households and housing wealth in the UK second homes and buy to lets.
Data from the latest Wealth and Assets Survey provides an insight into the type and value of housing wealth in the UK. There are number...
rpwills
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Dealing with disparities in wealth – some options
Two main approaches to dealing with wealth disparities are usually put forward - to have a standard tax on wealth over a certain...
rpwills
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Wealth – issues, inequalities, and taxes
The question of wealth is one that generates debate amongst commentators and politicians. Great disparities in wealth are regarded by...
rpwills
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Housing – population, asset values - a model
Understanding the context around housing and housing issues operates is essential. Contrary to the simplistic assertions made by the...
rpwills
Jun 2, 20253 min read


A shortage or miss allocation of workers?
Several reasons are usually given to support boosting the UK population - including a perceived shortage of workers or a need to offset...
rpwills
May 12, 20252 min read


Urban landscapes – time for some greening!
If anyone walks around many of our towns we find areas which are ‘green’ in the sense they are not built on, yet are wildlife deserts –...
rpwills
May 11, 20251 min read


Growth – bad growth and good growth
A major problem with the concept of growth is that it is too simplistic a concept. Growth data is based on the Gross Domestic Product...
rpwills
May 10, 20252 min read


Cars - cutting costs and emissions
Cars brought liberty to many people enabling them to have their own personalised travel, no longer dependent on public transport...
rpwills
May 4, 20252 min read
Hollowed out Looe – the impact of the tourist sector
The settlement of Looe provides a good example of the impact of tourism on a town. Using census data we can see how the town has changed...
rpwills
Apr 28, 20252 min read
Think about your neighbour and the environment – the concept of externalities
People often find that the activities of others – whether individuals, businesses or other organisations impacts them, usually...
rpwills
Apr 12, 20252 min read


OBR report - More houses and higher house prices - looking odd!
Released as part of the process for the Spring statement of 26th March, the OBR report contains an analysis of the housing market in its...
rpwills
Mar 28, 20252 min read
Lets fly more and never mind the environmental cost!
The latest survey carried out on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) makes grim reading for anyone concerned about the impact of...
rpwills
Feb 23, 20254 min read


Cornwall – labour market (1) Commuting patterns 2011 and 2021
Summary Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIoS) is a relatively self-contained labour market, hardly a surprise as the region is...
rpwills
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Cornwall and devolution
Bernard Deacon has recently produced three posts examining and exploring the issue of devolution and Cornwall. Details below....
rpwills
Feb 9, 20251 min read


What is Growth – “No, I don't know why you're not there, I give you my love, but you don't care, So what is right and what is wrong? Give me a sign” *
Introduction The Government has made it clear in a number of speeches, policy announcements, and media output that its focus is on growth...
rpwills
Feb 2, 20252 min read


Expanding towns adjacent to rail stations – myth over substance!
Oh they will travel by car NOT rail! “On Sunday, [ 26th Jan] ahead of her speech this week on economic growth, Rachel Reeves announced...
rpwills
Jan 30, 20252 min read
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