In response to the decision by Democratic Alliance councillors to delay a decision on delivering a town centre to Cranbrook in EDDC's Strategic Planning Committee yesterday, Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, said:

“Cranbrook residents, some of the highest council tax payers in Devon, look on in disbelief as their voice is ignored and the can is kicked down the road yet again. Dithering by councillors who don’t represent Cranbrook is putting plans for a proper town centre and a new supermarket at risk. It’s time to stop faffing and start delivering what was promised to the people of Cranbrook.”