More than 1,500 local people shared their views on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look in a recent public consultation.

The feedback received will now be compiled and reviewed. It will help to decide what should be included, what should be built first and where it should be built.

The views will then be used by EDDC and its partners to create a long-term town centre masterplan in summer 2024.

Two randomly chosen survey respondents won a £50 voucher each as a thank-you for taking part. They were Andrea from Shareford Way and Zack from Higher Field Drive.

Cranbrook town centre is one of the sites in Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone. The first shops, the beginning of a town square and a Morrisons supermarket, are currently being built.

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 developing a centre for this 21st century town.

"It’s wonderful that so many of Cranbrook’s residents shared their inspirational ideas."

A spokesman from Morrisons said: "We know that the residents of Cranbrook are eagerly awaiting a new supermarket in the town and expected a Morrisons store to open in 2023. The development has taken a number of years to come forward and we are currently reviewing the original design and layout of the store to ensure it still reflects the needs of the community. We hope to share a detailed update of our latest plans in the coming weeks."

East Devon District Council (EDDC) spokesman said: "We have bought 3.85 acres of land next to the supermarket and will receive more from the developers. There is a lot of work to do before more facilities are built in the town centre. 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."