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Town Council Meeting

October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Agenda (Published 5 working days before the meeting)
  • Minutes (available after approval at next meeting)

Town Council meetings are currently being held using the remote meeting service Zoom. If you would like to join the meeting scheduled for 21st October 2020 at 7.00pm please use the following login details required to join the meeting:

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KEY MESSAGES

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.

3.   Verge Management – The Town Council agreed to take over selected sites within the parish for verge management to preserve and enhance wildlife habitat

4.   Buckfast Care Village Planning Application – There was broad support for the amended planning application for the proposed Care Village at Buckfast Abbey, although the Council will request assurance from the planning authority that a community facility is available for use by local residents and groups before demolition of Buckfast Village Hall takes place

Details

Date:
October 21, 2020
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Buckfastleigh Town Hall

Organizer

Buckfastlleigh Town Council