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Newton Abbot Community Transport

Buckfastleigh Town Council is pleased to support Newton Abbot Community Transport which is an organisation which provides accessible, affordable transport and services for our local community, supporting increased mobility, social contact and independence since 1991. For further information please contact Newton Abbot Community Transport Association, Multi Storey Car Park, Sherbourne Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QY, […]


Mobile Library Service for Buckfast

Devon Libraries Mobile Library Service We have something for everyone! Our fleet of 8 mobile libraries visits over 500 locations in communities across Devon giving access to books, audio books, Large Print and DVDs to people who cannot easily reach one of our static libraries. Membership is FREE, no ID needed. Join at any age […]


Buckfastleigh Wool and Leather Festival Tapestry

The Tapestry was designed and painted onto canvas by the local artist Lois Taylor and was created as part of the 2005 Buckfastleigh Wool and Leather Festival. It depicts various scenes of Buckfastleigh and was situated in the Methodist Church where many local residents and visitors of all ages enjoyed putting stitches in and gradually […]


Residents’ Parking Permits

Teignbridge residents can now apply online. Permits are no longer available from Devon House in Newton Abbot. For those without internet access, facilities are available free in all Devon libraries. You can also apply by calling the Customer Service Centre on 0345 1551073. For more inforamtion visit devon.gov.uk/parkingpermits.


Buckfastleigh Library

With effect from Monday 3rd October 2011 Buckfastleigh Library opening hours will change to the following:- Monday            10.00am – 1.00pm                                                           Tuesday           10.00am – 1.00pm Thursday             3.00pm – 6.00pm Friday                   2.00pm – 5.00pm Saturday           10.00am – 1.00pm To contact the Library directly during these hours, phone 01364-642638.  For further information regarding Devon Libraries please contact 0845 […]


Dog Fouling

Dog fouling is a persistent problem which affects our streets, footpaths, parks, play areas, cemeteries and beaches. The Town Council has received numerous complaints regarding this matter which now seems to be on the increase. Careless dog owners who fail to clean up after their dogs and use public spaces as a convenient latrine are […]