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Tour of Britain 2021 community lead-out parade at Sherford

Tour of Britain, one year on. A pop-up exhibition at Sherford

A pop-up exhibition will take place at Sherford to celebrate the one year anniversary since the Tour of Britain began its journey across Devon from the new town. The renowned international cycle race drew crowds of spectators in September 2021, was broadcast to millions around the world, and put Sherford in the spotlight.

Taking place from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October, from 10am-4pm each day the Sherford Event Space, the exhibition celebrates the spectacle of the occasion, how the community came together to mark the moment, and the memories made.

Including a...

Tour of Britain 2021 community lead-out parade at Sherford

A celebration of when the tour came to town: Sherford marks a year since it hosted the Tour of Britain with a pop-up exhibition open to all

A pop-up exhibition will take place at Sherford to celebrate the one year anniversary since the Tour of Britain began its journey across Devon from the new town. The renowned international cycle race drew crowds of spectators in September 2021, was broadcast to millions around the world, and put Sherford in the spotlight.

Taking place from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October,...

Taylor Wimpey proud to start a positive cycle in Sherford

Taylor Wimpey Exeter is encouraging buyers to start a positive cycle this year, by teaming up with Plymouth business The Bike Cellar to offer a 15% discount on new bikes to those who make a reservation at the Sherford development.

Customers who reserve a property before the end of 2020 will receive a voucher for 15% off a new bicycle at The Bike Cellar in their reservation pack*....

First phase of major new Sherford project gets go ahead

The first phase of the major new Sherford community has been given the go ahead, which will bring much needed new homes and jobs to the area.

South Hams District Council and Plymouth City Council have given reserved matters planning consent to the first phase of the Sherford community – which will eventually include 5,500 homes and 83,000 square metres of schools, shops, community...

Plymouth City Council welcomes Sherford funding

A multi-million pound package of Government support to unlock development at Sherford and create a new community as well as thousands of jobs has been welcomed by Plymouth City Council.

Housing Minister Mark Prisk announced a £32 million funding injection for the new town which will bring forward the delivery of 5,500 new homes and help create 5,000 local jobs.

Councillor Mark...

Government grants £32m for Sherford new town

The BBC has revealed that the government will provide a £32m grant for the building of Sherford new town near Plymouth.

The project which was initiated 15 years ago and granted planning permission by South Hams District Council in 2011 and is backed by Plymouth City Council, had stalled pending a decision about its viability in the current economic climate. The government's grant...