In a significant step toward improving accessibility and mobility for our residents, LiveWest has partnered with Cranbrook Town Council to support the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter.
This initiative aims to increase accessibility across the town, including Cranbrook Country Park.
The mobility scooter scheme is managed by Cranbrook Town Council and cofounded through a partnership between LiveWest, Cranbrook Town Council, Devon County Council, and Move More Cranbrook.
With the concept starting off at a Clyst Valley Regional Park meeting by LiveWest, our Community Connector, Lesley Browne, brought all interested parties together to help bring the idea to life.
Through the support of our Community Investment Fund, we donated £1000 to help support the local community with its new mobility scooter.
Our Community Connector for the area, Lesley Browne, said: “LiveWest is delighted to provide funds to help support the purchase of a mobility scooter for Cranbrook’s residents and help increase the accessibility of the area.
“With the new scooter more residents can explore some of the best assets in Cranbrook like the country park and its stunning greenspaces. It will also help more residents visit the local shop or post a parcel.
“Especially as not all residents can explore these spaces due to health and mobility difficulties and the importance of everyone’s wellbeing, it’s great that we have joined together to provide a free service for the community. We can’t wait to see the scooter in action.”
The official launch event took place in September, and featured a demonstration ride to Cranbrook Country Park, showcasing the mobility scooter in action.
LiveWest joined Cranbrook Town Councillors and representatives from Move More Cranbrook in officiating the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Residents and guests gathered to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the town.
Councillor, Ray Bloxham from Cranbrook Town Council, said: “Cranbrook has rapidly developed over the past ten years. With amenities now spreading throughout the town and the award-winning 35-hectare Cranbrook Country Park, we want residents and visitors to have greater ease traveling across the area.
“We are pleased that the mobility scooter scheme enhances accessibility in Cranbrook. We extend our sincere thanks to Devon County Council, LiveWest, and Move More Cranbrook for their support in funding this project.“
Matt Rowett, from Move More Cranbrook, added: “Move More Cranbrook is delighted to have contributed towards the mobility scooter. It perfectly fits with our mission of helping people of all abilities and all generations in Cranbrook, to move more, and to get out and about in our country park. We can’t wait to see families and groups enjoying this exciting new facility.”
The mobility scooter will be available for free hire in two-hour sessions on weekdays, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, providing an opportunity for people to explore Cranbrook Country Park and other local amenities.
Bookings can be made via the Cranbrook Town Council office at the Younghayes Centre or by email at bookings@cranbrooktowncouncil.gov.uk