Cranbrook

Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events...

Residents guide Cranbrook’s new town centre

More than 1500 local people shared their views on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look in a recent public consultation.

Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone , said: "My heartfelt thanks go to everyone who joined in conversations about the future of Cranbrook. This is a crucial phase in the development of...

East Devon's Ukrainian community marks Independence Day

On Thursday, 24 August, more than 180 Ukrainian guests, hosts, family members and friends attended an event marking Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day in Cranbrook.

Attendees sung Ukraine's national anthem and enjoyed Ukrainian food, live music, and craft workshops. Many guests wore traditional Ukrainian attire, competing to win the best national embroidered dress contest.

The...

Qualified Nordic walking instructor offers free courses through funding from ‘Move More Cranbrook’ grants

Exeter-based Nordic Walking instructor, Sue Holden is offering free training sessions together with a set of poles on loan for residents of Cranbrook. The courses in this accessible form of walking are being funded by ‘Move More Cranbrook’ grants scheme, supported by Live & Move.

A qualified INWA Nordic Walking Instructor through British Nordic Walking, Sue started her business ‘...

Meet T-Rex and join families planting trees for the planet

Help plant trees for nature and to make our neighbourhoods green, as a climate-friendly force for good. You can meet a 4-metre high T-Rex called Rexy too!

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has joined forces with Clyst Valley farmer, Henry Gent, to create a new woodland.

On Saturday 11th February, everyone is invited to help plant a variety of trees and shrubs just east of Minerva...

Stagecoach launch new bus service from Exeter to Cranbrook

Local bus operator Stagecoach South West have launched a brand new cross city connection in the form of Routes 4 and 4A. Buses connect Honiton Road Park and Ride with St David’s Station via Exeter City Centre up to every 10 minutes throughout the day, and onto Cranbrook up to every 20 minutes. Brand new service, 4A also now serves Exeter Airport every 20 minutes throughout the week.

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Carden Group submits plans for first site

CARDEN Group has submitted plans for its first Garden Village development – 1,000+ homes and community facilities across 220 acres of land in Exeter.

The strategic land business – privately owned and managed by Steve Morgan CBE, founder and former chairman of Redrow; Will Heath, former Group development director at Redrow; and Harry Aubrey-Fletcher, landowner and former director at...

Acheson Construction commence works at new Cranbrook development

Works for a new mixed-use development in Cranbrook, Exeter have commenced and were marked with an official ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday 29th September.

Located at the junction of Tillhouse Road and Court Royal, this much needed new town centre will include; a Morrisons supermarket, children’s day nursery, ribbon retail, residential apartments and a new market square....

Work starts on highly anticipated Cranbrook Town Centre

Construction of the new Cranbrook town centre is due to start on Tuesday 30thAugust.

The consortium of developers, Henry Davidson, Hallam Land Management, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon will start work on a supermarket, high street shops with homes above, a town square and a children’s day nursery.

This major milestone will ultimately provide a town centre that will serve the...

EDDC gives green light to supermarket, shops, nursery and land acquisition in Cranbrook Town Centre

East Devon District Council has approved funding of up to £5.5m for the acquisition of town centre land in Cranbrook, as well as approving three planning applications for a supermarket, high street shops with apartments above, a town square and a children’s day nursery – all bringing the 21st century town centre closer to a reality.

The £5.5m investment is funded by the Exeter and...

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