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Parking Enforcement in Buckfastleigh

At a recent Town Council meeting it was brought to our attention that some residents are experiencing aggressive ticketing when parking. Letters were sent to both Devon County Council with respect to on-street parking and Teignbridge District Council regarding the use of their car parks within the town. The following response has been received from […]


Proposed Government Funding Cuts to Local Schools

Please read the letter below sent by the Town Council to our local MP, Mel Stride, his response and the subsequent correspondence from Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for School Standards: Letter to MP – 27.03.17 Response from Mel Stride MP – 05.04.17 Response from Nick Gibb MP – 28.04.17


Buckfastleigh and Buckfast Draft Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2027

It’s not too late to submit your comments in wirting about the Neighbourhood Plan to Judith Hart, the Town Clerk. The deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 7th April and the plan with supporting documents can be found on this website with hard copies in the Town Hall entrance hall, Buckfastleigh Library and at Teignbridge District […]


Neighbourhood Plan now ready…

The Buckfastleigh Neighbourhood Plan 2017-2027 – a development guide for the parish for the next 10 years –  is finally ready and available HERE. Please download and read it… It is a fascinating read, reflecting the hard work put in by all involved, but if you don’t have time to read all 107 pages, the main proposals […]


Town Council Press Release

At the Town Council meeting on 11th January, the Town Council voted unanimously to maintain facilities and improve local services. Read the press release explaining this in more detail here: Press release 13.01.17