Buckfastleigh Town

A local person helping with local problems

An exciting opportunity to provide a part-time service for Buckfastleigh to tackle all those annoying little jobs that never seem to get done such as cleaning street signs, removing graffiti, cutting back overgrown vegetation on public land, carrying out litter picks and clearing the leaves and debris from drains. The Town Ranger will also be a member of the Volunteer Emergency Response Team and assist with community events such as Lamb Pie Day and the Christmas Fair.

The Town Ranger with be provided with training as and when required, protective clothing and a variety of equipment so that a wide range of minor works can be carried out effectively and efficiently that will complement the responsibilities of other statutory authorities.

The Town Ranger will be expected to act as an ambassador to the town and the Council and will be required to work outdoors in all seasons, be self-motivated with a positive “can do” attitude, be friendly and approachable, enjoy meeting and working with the public and have a good level of practical skills.

Please send an up to date CV with a covering letter to Judith Hart, the Town Clerk at Buckfastleigh Town Council, Town Hall, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DD or contact Judith on 01364 642576/clerk@nullbuckfastleigh.gov.uk. Closing date Thursday 25^th October 2018 with interviews taking place in the first week of November.

For a copy of the job description click here

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972

PARISH OF BUCKFASTLEIGH

 NOTICE OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that three casual vacancies have occurred in the office of three Councillors for the above named parish.

The vacancy will be filled by the Town Council unless within at least 14  days from the date hereof notice as indicated below is given requiring an election to be held.

An election to fill the vacancy will be held if notice in writing is given to the Chief Executive, Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4XX by TEN local government electors for the said Parish requiring that an election be held in which event the election will be held within 60 days from the date of this notice.

Any such notice must be received by the Chief Executive by not later than Wednesday 24^th October 2018.

Dated this Thursday 4^th October 2018.

NB: These vacancies are just till May 2019 when the term of the current council is completed and all seats will become available.

An election, if called, costs the council approx £3000-£4000 but volunteers can be co-opted onto the council without an election having to take place.

If you are interested in putting yourself forward, please get in touch and we will be happy to talk to you about what it entails...

More information about becoming a town councillor can be found here