Covid-19 Buckfastleigh Response
The Buckfastleigh Helpline is no longer operating as there is currently no demand. If you want to contact the food bank please call 01364 643120. If you need medical transport call DASH on 01364 653335.
NB: There will still be some staffing of the helpline number (01364 255819) so if you have no other way of collecting a prescription try calling and we may be able to help.
Councillor Vacancy
A vacancy has arisen on Buckfastleigh Town Council. Find out how you can apply to be a Town Councillor here
The deadline for applying is Friday 18th September.
COVID-19 Hardship Fund
Need advice on money, employment, benefits etc?
Citizens Advice Teignbridge is still operating and can help you with your concerns. More details here.
Proposed New Housing Developments
You can read here a current summary of the major housing developments in our town that are either currently being considered by Dartmoor National Park planners or are proposed.
We want to hear from you!
In place of our annual in-person consultation with the community about what you would like to see happen in the town and what could be done better etc., we have set up an online consultation. Please follow this link to complete our short survey - it should only take you about 5 or 10 minutes. The responses will feed into the decisions we make about allocating our budget next year and therefore what new projects are put in place with the Town Council's support.
Coronavirus COVID-19
The Town Hall is re-opening for limited use from September 1st. More information here. 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.
Meetings of the Town Council are still being held remotely. You can read the protocol for remote meetings here. You can read the key messages from the last Town Council meeting on 12th August here. The next Town Council meeting will be on Wednesday 16th September, 7 - 9 pm.
From Friday, July 24, Government COVID-19 legislation changes mean it is mandatory to wear a face covering in all shops and retail premises. The measure will see all shops able to prevent entry to the premises to anyone not wearing a face covering. Police have the power to issue a fixed penalty notice to anyone refusing to comply with the legislation, although Devon & Cornwall Police will be adopting an educate, engage and encourage approach with enforcement as a final option.
Electronic Community Noticeboards coming to town
Buckfastleigh's
first trial electronic community noticeboard can be seen in Searle's window. More will be on the way.... Read all about it here
The second noticeboard can now be seen in the window of 'The Living Room' - the community hub of 'Be Buckfastleigh' at 55 Fore St.
Keep an eye on these to stay up-to-date with news and events around town.
Buckfastleigh Youth Strategy
Young Devon was commissioned by the Town Council in 2018 to formulate a Youth Strategy and mission statement to meet the gaps in youth provision left by the withdrawal of services and funding. Following consultation with all the youth activity providers in the town, this new strategy has now been adopted and the Council looks forward to working in partnership with all our youth groups. You can read the full Youth Strategy here.