Cranbrook celebrates a landmark event, with its first large supermarket opening in the run up to Christmas and the town centre quickly taking shape.
The supermarket’s arrival is seen as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Cranbrook, which has been steadily developing since the first foundations were laid in 2011.
The new town has grown significantly, now having more than 3,000 homes. This number is expected to grow to around 8,000 homes with an eventual population of more than 20,000 people, making it one of the biggest towns in East Devon.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the second of four expansion areas at Cranbrook.
The expansion at Treasbeare closely follows the permission issued in April for the Cobdens area . Together they will bring forward more than half of the town’s planned growth.
This planning permission will enable the development of up to 1035 homes, 5 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers, up to 10ha of employment land, a primary school and a sports hub with full sized artificial grass and turf pitches. Other community facilities will include a...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the first expansion of Cranbrook. It is the largest planning permission issued by EDDC since permission for the new town was issued, more than 13 years ago.
The expansion allows up to 1435 homes and 10 permanent pitches for gypsies and travellers to be created. There will be a new three form entry primary school, a special educational needs school, a neighbourhood centre, land for a place of worship, a vicarage and a cemetery. There will be play areas, allotments and large areas of green space.
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 last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.
The initiative will welcome over 300 individuals to Hall & Woodhouse’s estate of pubs on December 25th
Independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, is offering a complimentary three-course meal for locals who will be spending Christmas alone this year. Across its estate of pubs, over 50 managed houses from Devon to Hertfordshire are taking part in the ‘Community Christmas Table’ initiative.
The concept promises to host Christmas dinner for more than 300 people in the UK who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Those benefitting from the initiative will be...
Local people can share their ideas on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look.
By answering a short survey at eastdevon.gov.uk/cranbrook-town-centre before 10th November 2023 , you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher.
Cllr Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, said:
“This is an important opportunity for you to help shape the future of Cranbrook. Your ideas really matter. We want to hear from as many people as possible – especially young people and those who don’t normally get...
A wannabe high-flying cat who went missing from his home more than a month ago has been found safe and well in the VIP jet centre at Exeter Airport.
Ted was discovered last week in the roof of the airport’s XLR corporate jet centre after staff heard a faint meowing sound above the kitchen area of the airport’s base for private planes and passengers.
After catching sight of the frightened black-and-white moggy, Alex Stephenson, Executive Coordinator at the jet centre, along with colleagues Chris Beer, Luke Wells and Alan Freeman gently coaxed him towards a gap in the...
Calls to reduce the speed limit around a junction in the east of Exeter are to be investigated.
Councillors recently agreed to new traffic signals at the junction of Honiton Road and Tithebarn Way, near Exeter Science Park, but the plans did not include reductions to speed limits in the area.
Following a request from local councillor Sara Randall Johnson (Conservative, Broadclyst), the county council’s ruling cabinet was asked to look at cutting the speed limit around the junction on Honiton Road from 40 mph to 30 mph in view of current and proposed development in the...
Cranbrook Arrows Netball Club is proud to have agreed on a joint sponsorship deal with Taylor Wimpey for the club’s 2022/2023 season.
The housebuilder has teamed up with Exeter-based powder coating business, 1st Choice Finishes to fund 30 dresses for the club’s players across three teams.
Taylor Wimpey is a lead developer of the new town of Cranbrook, building a wide range of homes as well as new community facilities and open space.
Cranbrook Arrows was established in 2016 and now has around 30 members spread across four successful teams playing in the Exeter...
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.
Route 4 has been a popular service in the operator’s Exeter network for a number of years, providing a direct link to residents of Cranbrook on the outskirts of the city. The town of Cranbrook has...
