Monthly Archives: August 2018


The Future of the Town Hall

Report from Town Council meeting – 22nd August – The future of the Town Hall The Town Council as the trustee of the Town Hall charity, has done lots of work over the last 3 years, improving building safety, fixing damage and sorting out many of the financial, legal and management issues, but is struggling […]


A New Town Square for Buckfastleigh?

The recent Green Infrastructure Survey looked at ways the environment of the town could be enhanced.  One possibility they identified was the creation of a new town square.  See details below.  This is the kind of project for which outside funding could be applied for, if there is community support. You can read the entire […]


Green Infrastructure Strategy

Recently a Green Infrastructure Strategy was completed as part of the town’s neighbourhood planning process.  It was funded by the government and is intended to inform future growth, including enhancement of biodiversity networks, creation of a more sustainable and active travel network and improvement of key gateway sites.  You can read the full document here 171122_Buckfastleigh […]


Buckfastleigh Town Hall – Room Hire

The Town Hall Office will be closed for 2 weeks from Monday 6th August due to annual leave. It will reopen on Monday 20th August at 9am. Email admin@buckfastleigh.gov.uk and I will get back to you on my return or call 01364 388017 to leave a message. For bookings during that 2 week period, please […]


Buckfastleigh Emergency Plan Update

Our Emergency Plan exists to help the town respond effectively in the event of any kind of emergency such as flooding, heavy snow, fire or major accidents.  The professional emergency responders are of course the first people to call in such situations, but they may well be stretched to the limit and therefore it is […]


Buckfastleigh Town Hall – The Future…

An extraordinary Town Council meeting to discuss the urgent operational issues of Buckfastleigh Town hall & Institute and options for future management of the charity will be held on August 22nd at 7:00 pm. Buckfastleigh Town Hall is a great resource for the town – it has provided space for learning, exercise, entertainment and performance, as […]