Ideas sought for Cranbrook's town centre design

The first shops, the start of a town square and a supermarket are being built and should be finished in spring 2024

People are being asked to share their ideas of how Cranbrook town centre should look.

Paul Arnott, leader of East Devon District Council, said it was an "important opportunity" to help "shape the future of Cranbrook".

The first shops, the start of a town square and a supermarket are being built and should be finished in spring 2024. council bosses said.

People are being asked to fill out a survey on the council website.

The authority said the responses would be used to help create a masterplan.

'Especially young people'

Mr Arnott, who is also chair of the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, said they wanted to hear from people "who don't normally get involved".

"Your ideas really matter. We want to hear from as many people as possible - especially young people.

"Legal agreements are being put in place which mean developers will contribute millions of pounds towards facilities and spaces in the town centre, like a library and leisure centre.

"We want your ideas to help decide what else should be included, what should be built first and where it should be built."

People wanting to discuss their ideas in more detail can attend one of the following drop-in sessions:

• Cranbrook's Younghayes Centre, Tuesday 10:30 BST - 13:30

• Cranbrook's Younghayes Centre, 9 November 16:00 - 19:00

• Cranberry Farm pub, 16 November 18:00 - 20:00