1. New Councillor – Members of the Council welcomed the newly co-opted Councillor Erin Kohler-Ockmore. Erin has lived in town for 10 years and is a volunteer with many local organisations. 2. Christmas Celebrations – Plans for socially distanced Christmas celebrations were discussed. These may include Window Wanderland displays around town plus exciting light projections. […]
BUCKFASTLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING (online) Wednesday 21st October 2020 at 7.00pm KEY ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Vote on the co-option of one Town Councillor vacancy 2. Discussion of a community Christmas celebration 3. Discussion of support and funding for the Buckfastleigh and Buckfast Verge Management Plan 4. Annual Perennial Grant Review for Victoria Park, Grant […]
New Chair – Councillor Andy Stokes is stepping down as Chair and was thanked for all his hard work. The new Chair, Councillor Susan Clarke, was welcomed. Youth Well-Being Cafe – Kerry McCabe gave a report on this 6 month pilot project for 11 to 18 year olds. 48 young people have been engaged through […]
BUCKFASTLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING (online) Wednesday,16th September 2020 at 7pm […]
Ash dieback is a disease affecting ash trees in our countryside and towns. It threatens to wipe out over 90% of Britain’s native ash species and is likely to cause safety issues that need to be managed by landowners in high-risk areas. Over the next 5 years, ash trees near highways will need to be […]
The Town Hall will reopen to limited bookings once again from Monday 4th January 2021 – subject to any further restrictions being imposed in the New Year. Restrictions & conditions remain the same as previously with the additional stipulation in the guidance for Community Centres in Tier 2 set out below – please take […]
The Valiant Soldier Museum & Heritage Centre will open from Saturday 8th August. Entry will be free for the remainder of the season, so take the opportunity to discover this amazing time capsule. It will be open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays each day from 11.30 am until 4.00 pm with last entry at […]
1. Share Shed – Welcome to the Share Shed, the mobile ‘Library of Things’ who are now at the Football field (from 10-11:30am) and Victoria Woodholme car park (from 11:30-1pm) every Saturday. For more info check out social media or www.shareshed.org.uk, email: info@shareshed.org.uk 2. Cycle South Dartmoor – We are supporting this group and the proposed cycle […]
You can find information on all bus services in the area here: http://www.devonbustimetables.info/teignbridge_new/
At the June Town Council meeting, the Youth Strategy developed by Young Devon was approved. You can read the full document here: Youth Strategy 2020-23
1. Share Shed – The Share Shed is coming to town on Saturday 4th July! The mobile library of things such as tools, camping and gardening equipment will be visiting Buckfastleigh regularly, times and locations to be confirmed. For further information and to join visit: www.shareshed.org.uk, email: info@shareshed.org.uk or look out for posts on social […]
Dear DNPA, Re: Buckfastleigh Town Council Response to Dartmoor National Park Management Plan Review 2020-2025 Draft Consultation Introduction Buckfastleigh Town Council welcomes this review that seeks to address many of the contradictory issues that the park must deal with in this modern and changing age. We fully support the Authority’s commitment to work towards carbon […]
