The Cosy Cinema

 
A new affordable, community Cosy Cinema with a touch of Hollywood glamour is now available for everyone, and includes a licensed bar and snacks in a relaxed, welcoming cafe style setting. The Main Hall has a new cinema standard projector, large screen, comfortable seating and bar tables with attractive lighting that enhances the warmth and ambience of this lovely room.
 
Hire of the cinema for children's parties, conference and educational facilities is also available.
 
Saturday 27th June at 7.00pm - Hamnet (12A) - an award winning historical drama of love and loss based on the 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film dramatises the family life of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway played by Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley and how they cope with the death of their 11 year old son Hamnet which is believed to have inspired his most famous tragedy, Hamlet. Doors open at 6.15pm
 
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer whether it is help with operations, running the bar, promotion etc please contact Clair at the Town Hall - 01364 388017 weekday mornings or email admin@buckfastleigh.gov.uk

Town Council Grants

 
Following on from our budget/precept statement please be aware that due to the forthcoming implications of Local Government Reorganisation the larger and smaller grants budget has been cut by 50% for 2026/27 so new applications from local groups and organisations will not be considered for running costs and will face greater scrutiny.
 
Larger Grant Applications for amounts over £501 may be submitted at any time of the year 
Smaller Grant Applications for amounts up to £500 must be submitted by the following dates:
31st May
31st August
31st October
31st January
 
For applications and further guidance please see the grants page on this website.

Problems with roads, potholes, overgrown vegetation etc.

A reminder that any problems with highways should be reported online to DCC.  Read more here.

 

Wildspace Garden Winter/Spring Opening Times

December - April:  Monday 9am - 4pm; Tuesday-Friday 9am - 1pm  

Weekends closed.  January/February closed for annual maintenance

Shaping the future of Devon’s library service

A joint response on behalf of The Friends of Buckfastleigh Library and Buckfastleigh Town Council can be read here: Shaping the future of Devon Libraries

Precept and Budget 2026/27 Statement

A statement by the Chair and Town Clerk regarding the new precept/budget and the challenges we are now facing as your Town Council can be found here: Precept & Budget Statement 2026-27

Buckfastleigh Town Council’s Response to Timbers Road & Barn Park Planning Application’s.

Timbers Road Planning Application Update
 
This application was determined by Dartmoor National Park Authority Development Management Committee on Friday 1st May - please follow this link for further information: https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/about-us/meetings-and-committees/development-management-committee
 
Please see Buckfastleigh Town Council's response to the Timbers Road Planning Application.
 
Please see Buckfastleigh Town Council's response to the Barn Park Planning Application.

Join the Town Council!

 

There are vacancies for new Town Councillors...  Find out  how to apply here.

Defibrillator Locations

Make sure you know where all the town defibrillators are located.  Have a look here

Citizens Advice Outreach Service

Due to the demand for the Citizens Advice Outreach Service which runs in partnership with the Foodbank at St. Luke's Church, the Friday morning video booth at the Town Hall is not being used and is therefore cancelled with immediate effect.

Buckfastleigh Town Council will however continue to fund this valuable service and the door is always open should Teignbridge Citizens Advice wish to return to the Town Hall at a later date.

A representative of Citizens Advice is available at the Foodbank every Friday from 10.00 am until noon.  To make an appointment, please telephone 01364 644485 or email: info@ buckfastleigh.foodbank.org.uk.

Advice is also available on freephone:  0808 278 7997

The Town Council & the Town Hall

 
The Town Council office can still be reached by leaving a message on the office answerphone - 01364 642576 - or phoning the Town Clerk on 07904 033616.