The Town Hall Office will be closed for 2 weeks from Monday 6th August due to annual leave. It will reopen on Monday 20th August at 9am. Email admin@nullbuckfastleigh.gov.uk and I will get back to you on my return or call 01364 388017 to leave a message. For bookings during that 2 week period, please […]
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 […]
At the Annual Town Meeting today, we heard the annual report from Cllr Pam Barrett, the mayor of Buckfastleigh & Chair of Buckfastleigh Town Council, which summarises the work of the council for the year 2017-18. Read it here: Mayor’s Report 2018.
Due to recent events the town stores of Grit and Salt are now being kept at a central location in Buckfastleigh. Anyone needing any grit/salt should contact the town ranger who will arrange access to the stores. Many thanks to Councillor Huw Cox and friends for help in the removal and re-storing of grit and […]
Do you know someone in town you’d like to see honoured for all the work they do on behalf of the community? If so, please complete the nomination form here* There are 4 Award categories: Long Service – working for the community for many years Young Volunteer – making a difference up to the age […]
The Town Council has now received a Development Brief for 30 properties on Holne Road and is requesting that the developers, Burrington Estates, come to a public meeting to discuss its plans, as well as offering the online consultation (more info on this here). This email was sent on 5th March. Hopefully a date for […]
Street Maintenance Cleared steps to Holy Trinity church, path by allotments at back of Fore St, and bridge on Strode Rd. The DNP ranger and a team of volunteers assisted with some of these activities Two new street signs have been requested from Teignbridge District Council A dangerous tree at the back of Hamlyn Way […]
At the Town Council meeting on Wednesday 13th December, The Council finalised it’s budget for the coming financial year. Here is how we got there. Ongoing Services In recognition of the invaluable work done by volunteers in the parish, we will continue to provide our programme of grants including the Community Development Fund. We will […]
Yesterday (Wed 13th Dec 2017), at the Buckfastleigh Full Town Council meeting, The Council decided to dissolve it’s Planning Committee. The Planning, Environment & Transport Committee, which evolved from the Planning Committee that was in place until 2015, has up till now examined and responded on every local planning application made to the Dartmoor National […]
Please see correspondence below: Letter to TDC Green Spaces re use of herbicides – 21.04.17 Email response from TDC Green Spaces – 28.04.17
The National Grid will be carrying out major maintenance work from Landulph to Exeter from April to October 2017 with preparation works commencing in February. Please see information below:- Landulph to Exeter presentation for circulation (005)
Please note that ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ parking restrictions are proposed by Devon County Council in the areas of Barn Park, Bridge Street, Jordan Street and Market, Buckfastleigh. Objections and comments must be in writing to the County Solicitor, Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD or via www.devon.gov.uk/traffic-orders to arrive […]
‘Engaging our Community’ workshop The town-council facilitated workshop held on the 12th October was very successful, with almost 50 local people turning out to find out how the Town Council was spending their money and to look at possibilities for resourcing projects and initiatives for the coming year and beyond. All this plus home-baked cakes! […]
A38 Lower Dean to Dart Bridge landscape improvement information leaflet
