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There is currently a vacancy for a town councillor. Find out here what is involved. Deadline for applying is 5th April 2022
A number of different organisations and businesses are making plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June. In order to ensure that events do not clash with each other and that everyone is aware of what others are doing, the Town Council is organising an informal meeting on Monday 21st February at 7.00 pm […]
1. New Councillor – The Council welcomed new Councillor Jacquie Felix-Mitchell. 2. Barn Park Planning Application – Residents voiced their concerns about the response of Dartmoor National Park and the process by which this application was approved. Town Councillors agreed to send a further letter highlighting these concerns and matters that they feel have not […]
Chris Hart 14 January 2022 Planning Team Manager Dartmoor National Park Authority Parke Bovey Tracey Devon TQ13 9JJ Dear Chris, Re: Planning Application 0615/18 – Land at Barn Park, Buckfastleigh We are writing as Town Councillors in Buckfastleigh to voice our concerns about the Development Management Committee meeting held on 7 January 2022 […]
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14 THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (COLSTON ROAD, BUCKFASTLEIGH) ORDER 2022 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC & PARKING NOTICE is hereby given that Devon County Council has made the above titled order. From SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2022 for a maximum of 18 months Anticipated Finish FRIDAY 18 MARCH […]
Thanks to all those who came to the Town Hall on 6th January to share concerns with our local police Beat Manager, Andy Dudley. During a chat with him he was able to confirm that Buckfastleigh is a very safe, low crime area and that this data is used to inform policing decisions in terms […]
Free training courses to tackle farming and woodland management skills shortages launched in the South West Technology, and its role in supporting a more sustainable future, is becoming increasingly important across all sectors, including Farming and Woodland Management. Train4Tomorrow is a government funded programme supporting adults in the South West to develop the in-demand skills […]
BUCKFASTLEIGH POLICE SURGERY: Come and talk to a police officer about any concerns you may have. Thursday 6th January, 10.30 – 11.30 am, Buckfastleigh Town Hall
BUCKFASTLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 15th December 2021 – KEY MESSAGES 1. Defibrillator Locations – Unfortunately the Chapel Street defibrillator suffered significant damage at the weekend due to misuse. If needed, it should be used with caution before the replacement casing has been installed. Other community defibrillators can be found […]
Household Support Fund Devon Council have grants to help households with household expenses such as food, clothing, cleaning, bills, bedding, fidges, freezers, cookers and other bills and transport costs, in cases of emergency… Who can apply for funding – you must be over 16 years of age – live in Teignbridge as your main residence […]
1. Locally Grown Food Distribution Initiative – The Council welcomed Jeremy Irwin to the meeting to discuss the coordination and distribution of surplus fresh produce within the community and how this can help meet the needs of the Food Bank and those who are struggling to buy food. 2. Grants – we were pleased to […]
Here’s a visual breakdown of the Town Council’s spending on community grants for the financial year 2020-21. It’s divided into Large & Perennial Grants (over £500) and Small Grants (up to £500)… This is broken down into Larger (over £500) and Perennial Grants (those that have been agreed for up to 4 years)… …and Smaller […]
Buckfastleigh Town Council broadly supports in principle this letter submitted by the Dartmoor Access Group and requests that Dartmoor National Park considers a more balanced response and review of their proposals. We would also encourage residents to respond to this consultation before the deadline on 1st November 2021.
