Summary Agenda for Town Council Meeting on 3rd February 2021
BUCKFASTLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL MEETING (online) Wednesday 3rd February 2021 at 7.00pm Key Items for Discussion 1. Interim Appointment of a Deputy Chair and Mayor (deferred from the meeting held on 20th...
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Welcome to our new Town Ranger
Ray Staines has left his post as Town Ranger after two years of service. He has become a popular local fixture, bringing his wealth of experience and a thoughtful, considerate approach to the job and...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Town Council Meeting 3rd February 2021 – Key Messages
1. New Deputy Mayor – Congratulations to Cllr Erin Kohler-Ockmore on her appointment as Deputy Mayor and Deputy Chair to the Town Council, following the recent resignation of Pam Barrett 2. Vote of...
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Lendology: Council-backed lending for home improvements and repairs
Lendology CIC (formerly Wessex Resolutions CIC) is a Social Enterprise working in partnership with Teignbridge District Council since 2008. They lend council funds to homeowners to fund home repairs,...
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COVID Winter Grant Scheme
Assistance with winter fuel bills for those affected by COVID-19 is available through the Citizens Advice Bureau. These funds can only be distributed up until 31st March, so apply now if you are...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Town Council Meeting 17th February 2021 – Key Messages
1. Bulky Waste Collection – We are currently working on a proposed partnership with Ashburton Town Council and surrounding parishes who have expressed an interest to fund and deliver an annual bulky...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Town Council Meeting 3rd March 2021 – Key Messages
This week, we were joined in our meeting by some councillors from Okehampton who wanted to observe our Town Council in action, having heard positive things about our innovative approach to meetings...
View ArticleTown Council Precept 2021-22
During these difficult and challenging times Buckfastleigh Town Council agreed that it is essential to retain the services we provide and support within our community. Council Tax revenues in...
View ArticleAmendment to Care Workers permit scheme
Devon County Council (Traffic Regulation & On-Street Parking Places) Amendment Order Devon County Council propose to make this under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to make an amendment to...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Town Council Meeting 17th March 2021 – Key Messages
1. Verge Management – We are pleased to support the verge management initiative where we will be working with the new ‘Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group’ and the Road Warden to manage some of our...
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New Flood Camera in Town
Buckfastleigh has two moorland rivers flowing through it, the Mardle and the Dean Burn, which converge near the bridge at Station Road. With the increasing frequency of torrential rain causing rivers...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Town Council Meeting 7th April 2021 – Key Messages
1. Teignbridge District Council Car Parking Charges – Members expressed their disappointment concerning the proposed increase to parking charges in the town centre. Due to the lack of availability...
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A Chance to try out Lawn Bowling
There are opportunities for young people to try out bowling on Saturday mornings (10-12), and for adults to join taster sessions on Sunday mornings (10.30-12.30) or Monday evenings (from 6 pm)...
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Wildspace Garden
The transformation in the garden behind the Town Hall is a delight to see. Last October, the Town Council engaged Charlie Narewski Scullion to create a beautiful and wildlife friendly area that could...
View ArticleValiant Soldier Re-Opens on May 19th
Buckfastleigh’s unique Museum and Archive Centre, The Valiant Soldier, is pleased to announce it will open again on Wednesday 19th May with free entry to those with a TQ11 postcode. For visitors to the...
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A Brighter Future for Buckfastleigh’s Verges
As Devon’s glorious wildflowers burst into bloom, the newly formed Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group is getting ready to take over management of some of the town’s verges for the benefit of...
View ArticleMayor’s End of Year Review
A review of Town Council activities during the year and a look ahead to future plans by Councillor Sue Clarke, Mayor of Buckfastleigh 2020 has certainly been a year to remember for us all for many...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Annual Town Meeting & Town Council Meeting 21st April 2021 –...
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 1. Be Buckfastleigh – We were pleased to welcome back Pam Barrett who gave an update about the wide variety of interesting projects and activities provided by Be Buckfastleigh and...
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Vacancy for a Town Councillor
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...
View ArticleBuckfastleigh Town Council Meeting 5 May 2021 – Key Messages
1. Vacancy for Town Councillor – There is a new vacancy for a Town Councillor. If you would like to be an advocate for your community please see our website or contact the Town Clerk for further...
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