New Councillor – At our March meeting we were pleased to welcome newly co-opted Town Councillor Joanna De Groot-Marzec who is also the Chair of the Christmas Fair Committee. Emergency Planning – We welcomed Niki Warner, Teignbridge District Council Emergency Planning and Business Officer. Niki congratulated the Town Council regarding our comprehensive Emergency Plan. We […]
New Councillor: We were pleased to welcome newly co-opted Town Councillor Steven Burch to the meeting together with our local police representatives, PC Claire Hurrell and PCSO Tamzin Campbell-Moseley. The next Police Surgery will be held in the Town Hall on Friday 15th March from 12 noon to 1.00pm. Easter Meal: Following an anonymous donation […]
Crimestoppers provides a way of reporting crime anonymously. Visit their website to do this via email or phone 0800 555 111 Operation Snap has been put in place to facilitate submissions of video evidence relating to driving incidents that members of the public have witnessed. Visit their website. Email or phone 101 to report a […]
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 PARISH OF BUCKFASTLEIGH NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for the above named parish. If within fourteen working days after the date of this notice a […]
Huw Cox – Councillor John Nutley led a minute’s silence in memory of our Chair and Town Mayor, Councillor Huw Cox, who sadly passed away on 14th January 2024. Town councillors and members of the public had the opportunity to reflect on our memories of Huw and the messages of condolence that we have received. […]
BUCKFASTLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 22nd November 2023 – KEY MESSAGES Council Grants – The Town Council is pleased to award £500 to the Friendship Group to help broaden their range of trips and activities. £2,500 was awarded to the Valiant Soldier Museum and Heritage Centre for refurbishment of two ground floor rooms, and there was […]
Dear Bungalow Youth Project Community, We are saddened to bring you some unfortunate news. Due to recent inspections and in compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, we have been notified that our facilities must have hot water and heating to operate safely. Sadly, our boiler has been deemed ‘at risk’ and as a result, […]
Council Grant – The Town Council is pleased to award the Buckfastleigh Christmas Fair committee £2,000 towards the cost of hiring the very popular Victorian Christmas carousel and £1500 towards the core costs of hosting this event. Youth Consultation – Councillor Sue Clarke is currently undertaking a youth consultation by visiting local youth organisations. Feedback […]
Devon County Council Each Devon County Councillor has an annual locality budget, to be used as a fund of last resort, of £5,000 that they can use to respond to local needs within any financial year (April to March). Councillors can, if they wish, make grants to support projects or activities that benefit the communities […]
Action Climate Teignbridge (ACT) would like to recruit enthusiastic and self-motivated community-based volunteers to become Carbon Cutters (CC). A Carbon Cutter is someone who understands the need to cut carbon emissions in our communities, and has the training and skills to be able to help others to reduce their carbon footprint themselves. ACT provide initial […]
Rapid Response Catchment Flooding Flooding is the most common and widespread natural hazard in the UK. One type of flooding that can occur is flooding from river levels or surface water rising very quickly in response to very heavy rainfall. These types of events are rare but can be very dangerous. Examples of flash floods […]
1. Smaller Grants Awarded: Woolly Nanas – £500 to support their free drop-in sessions at the Wool Hub Moorland Community Caring – £500 to support their bimonthly sessions at St. Luke’s to provide a safe space for older members of our community to socialise, seek advice and enjoy some homemade food Moor Imagination Collective – […]
On Tuesdays from 2 to 6 pm at St Luke’s Church. Contact Siobhan Smith (siobhan.smith@devon.gov.uk) or Natalie Haywood (natalie.haywood@devon.gov.uk) for more details. Next meeting is Tuesday 15th August
An outline planning application for land at Timbers Road has been submitted to Dartmoor National Park Planning Authority. A companion application has also been submitted for the widening of Timbers Road. Members of the public will be able to view and comment on the proposals at a public consultation event to be held on Thursday […]
