Barnham Cross
We’re working to shape the future of Barnham Cross through placemaking and community-led improvements, together
By teaming up with residents, community champions, and local partners, we’re co-creating a shared vision for the estate. Through open conversations and consultation, we’ll support the community to take the lead in shaping Barnham Cross - not just for today, but for future generations too.
You can use this page to find the latest updates and news, along with any upcoming Flagship events at Barnham Cross and details of how to get in touch with us.
The Vision
From everything you’ve told us over the years, we know that you want Barnham Cross:
To offer better car parking and safer routes
To be a place that is clean, tidy and cared for
To be a place that makes the most of the natural environment and the resources that are here
To have less anti-social behaviour
To provide more and better facilities for young people in the community
To offer opportunities for local people
To be a great place to live with a choice of good quality homes to meet peoples' needs
To have the garage sites improved
Everything that we do in Barnham Cross, together with our community partners, champions, and you, is with the things you want for your estate in mind.
What's been happening to keep the vision alive?
Bulb Planting
We’ve been brightening up Barnham Cross together with local volunteers and town council staff!
Around 2,000 wildflower bulbs – a mix of wild daffodils, grape hyacinth and snowdrops – were planted around trees, verges and other spots around Barnham Cross.
The idea was thanks to neighbourhood resident Jane (right in the photo), last year named Thetford in Bloom’s ‘environmental champion’. Jane spotted an opportunity to brighten the neighbourhood, and we were happy to help make it happen.
Garage Demolitions
In 2025, we demolished some garages on Kimms Belt, Oak Close, and Mingay Road.
Residents told us they wanted more parking and less anti-social behaviour, so this was one way we responded. Removing the garages made space for more cars and helped open up areas that were previously dark and hidden, making them less likely to attract anti-social behaviour.
Lighting and Path Updates
After a site visit and speaking to residents at the Fulmerston Church Coffee Mornings, we found out that residents didn't feel safe in certain areas of the estate.
We worked with our Neighbourhoods Team to install some new solar lights to make the routes safer for residents and users and also had a low lying pole removed and the path resurfaced to prevent trips and falls.
Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch with us via one of the methods below:
Find us at the Fulmerston Church Coffee Mornings on:
26 November between 11am -12pm
9 December between 11am - 12pm