Dartmoor National Park Authority is currently undertaking a Local Plan review. As part of this process a Land Availability Assessment (LAA) is produced. A landowner may submit a site for potential development and the LAA will consider whether this site could be developed. The LAA does not however, decide whether a site should be developed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Town Council has received for comment an outline application for six self build affordable dwellings, six starter homes and 16 open market self build custom build dwellings on land to the south of Strode Road (approval sought for access). Online details are here Below is the response the Council has sent to the Planning […]
There is no longer an 88 bus service between Buckfastleigh and Newton Abbot on Sundays. The Town Council sent a letter to Devon County Council about this cut in service (see below) and this is the response we have received. It all comes down to what subsidies can be justified in their terms: Dear Ms […]
On Thursday, 13th September, the BBC will be filming its Antiques Roadshow at Buckfast Abbey. 45 to 50 volunteers are needed. They must be 18 or over with no known medical reasons why they cannot safely undertake the day’s duties and must be available to attend a briefing session at 3.30 pm on Wednesday 12th […]
What to do with an unused phone box? Buckfastleigh and Buckfast now have at their disposal four decommissioned red phone boxes which are located at Glebelands, West End Road, in the car park next to Buckfast Village Hall and at Grange Green, Buckfast. The Town Council is looking for great ideas for community uses for […]
Key messages – 11.07.18
The Devon Cambian School, based at Oaklands Park, has submitted a planning application to use the school playing field for an educational farm. They want to enhance their provision with the introduction of small organically farmed products to include up to 50 laying hens, goats, a small number of pigs and a small polytunnel for […]
Agenda Summary 13.06.18
You can now cast your vote for your ‘Community Champion’ in ballot boxes around the town. The nominees for the award are those that you have put forward over the last month… There are ballot boxes around the town in the Town Hall, Buckfastleigh and Buckfast Post Offices, the CO-OP, the Seed, Huccaby’s, St Luke’s […]
