Views on crime wanted to help Cornwall 'feel safe'
"The more people who complete it, the better our understanding will be of the key issues facing our communities and how to tackle them." said councillor Thalia Marrington, cabinet member for community safety and public health."We want to create vibrant, safe, and supportive communities where people help each other to live well and the results of the Have Your Say survey will help equip us with the knowledge to achieve this."The survey can be accessed on the Let's Talk Cornwall website until 31 August.
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