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.
Re-imagining the Vision
Thank you to the residents who attended the Re-imagining the Vision: Barnham Cross event at Fulmerston Church on Wednesday 10 December and to all of the residents that filled out the paper and online surveys.
All residents should have received a brochure with a breakdown of the feedback we heard and the new vision.
The Vision
In December 2025, we held a workshop to reaffirm the vision for the future of Barnham Cross with you.
From everything you've told us, we know that you want Barnham Cross:
To have safer pedestrian routes
To offer better car parking
To be a place that is clean and cared for by all
To have a choice of good quality homes
To provide more and better facilities for young people
To be free of anti-social behaviour
To continue to be a place that people are proud of
To be a place that has access to and makes the most of the natural environment
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 some of the upcoming Fulmerston Church Coffee Mornings. We'll be there on Tuesday 10 March at 11am. We'll continue to let you know when we'll be there next.