Project to enhance and improve lives

THE story entitled “Greater Exeter among five UK areas to embark on programme to improve their communities?” appeared in the Courier on Friday, March 22, issue 1234.

Greater Exeter, which includes Exeter City Council and District Councils in Mid Devon, East Devon and Teignbridge (and supported by Devon County Council) will take part in The Future Place programme.

Only five places have been announced in England for the programme which is run by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), Local Government Association (LGA), Homes England and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The Future Place is a joint, two-phase initiative which aims to help improve and enhance people’s lives, community wellbeing and sustain environments.

Joint initiatives will include making public transport quicker and more convenient, promoting active travel, freeing-up land used for driving and parking for social uses and building more green spaces with art and cultural facilities to encourage healthier lifestyles.

How do you think this will benefit the Crediton area?

You can contact me at 102 High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF or email: [email protected] .

What you told us …

I’m sure it’s a good idea. I only quickly read the article. They could do with explaining it a bit better. It could be clearer.

Crediton Resident

I think it’s a good idea. Public transport from Crediton is good so they could focus on green spaces in particular.

Rosemary Meikle, Stockleigh Pomeroy

It’s a cynical attempt to get Mid Devon District Council to build more houses for Exeter commuters.Charles Mossman, Cheriton FitzpaineWhat about all the house building? If the councils are so concerned about it why is there so much building on green land? Perhaps they should look at keeping the green spaces we have instead of building on them.

Julie Pollard, North Bovey (former Crediton resident)