Buckfastleigh Town Council

05/10/2026

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18/09/2026

18/09/2026

We have received a report that an office chair has been dumped in the river at the Orchard Millennium Green.
This has been reported and will be removed accordingly.

18/09/2026

An update from Teignbridge District Councillor John Nutley in relation to waste collection (from the Town Council meeting on Wednesday 16th September):

Waste Collections

"Just a quick update following the weekend operations.

Significant progress was made over the weekend, and we are back on schedule now in quite a few areas. There is now far more green on the chart than there was this time last week.

Some have updated on their areas (all positive news), and can confirm the recycling was collected in some areas at 6.45am as normal for the first time in a few weeks.

As holidays are easing an extra vehicle has been put on the rounds this week with an extra support member working the tipping in the yard.

There has been a good response to the job vacancies and applicants are being shortlisted or interviews next week.

It is thanks to the Waste Teams for all their hard work especially giving up their family time over the weekend.

Another thing that has been put in operation this week and to save time in lorries having to keep going back to the recycling station to unload and back out again, they now have extra drivers that as soon as they have been notified a lorry is becoming full will take an empty lorry out to the recycling team so they can then carry on collecting the waste".

TDC Cllr John Nutley

09/09/2026

This event is a collaboration between Devon County Council, the Growth Hub, Power to Change and other partners, exploring how we can keep our town centres as independent destinations and vibrant hubs of their communities.
Attendees will hear inspiring real-life examples from communities that have successfully brought new life to their town centres, alongside insights from the Government's High Streets Policy Lead and other key stakeholders.
To book visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-ideas-to-action-building-thriving-high-streets-and-town-centres-tickets-1999488245166?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/09/2026

The government announced yesterday that plans for local government reorganisation in Devon will be paused subject to a review.
This decision follows updated legal advice and will also consider whether the proposals align with the priorities of the new government.
Buckfastleigh Town Council does not know how this will impact our community or our decision to assume responsibility for some Teignbridge District Council owned assets within the parish. We await further information and clarity and acknowledge the significant amount of impact this has had on our principle authority colleagues who have already invested a huge amount of time and resources.

07/09/2026

Latest update direct from the Public Affairs Manager at South West Water:

"We have been flushing our pipes to remove air and discolouration which is only temporary and does not affect water quality. Some customers may notice discolouration to their supply which is normally short lived following a burst or repairs to our network and is fine to drink.
Customers can run their cold kitchen tap to clear this. For more information, visit - https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/household/help-support/report-a-problem/discoloured-water
Discolouration is normally short lived following a burst or repairs to our network but it shouldn’t last beyond 24 hours".

Discolouration is normally short lived following a burst or repairs to our network but it shouldn’t last beyond 24 hours.

07/09/2026

A further update directly from the Public Affairs Manager at South West Water. Although repairs have now been completed:

A small number of customers may still be experiencing low pressure or a temporary loss of supply, but this is normal following this type of situation due to trapped air in the pipes. We would like to reassure our customers that this is only temporary and does not affect water quality.

Some customers may notice discolouration to their supply which is normally short lived following a burst or repairs to our network and is fine to drink.

Customers can run their cold kitchen tap to clear this. For more information, visit - Discoloured water | Report a problem | South West Water

Discolouration is normally short lived following a burst or repairs to our network, but it shouldn’t last beyond 24 hours.

03/09/2026

If you, or someone in your house, has a medical condition that requires constant access to a water supply, or you would find it difficult to reach an alternative supply during a mains interruption, then sign up to South West Waters Priority Services Register. Their Priority Services are free, and you don't need to be the bill payer to register.
Click here to register. https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/household/help-support/priority-services/application-form?fbclid=IwVERDUAUGtDtwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtlW3rM0WW75BrY1i423RxjzLQQPl2LZObkHLtGj3WL4Zkl9PTzZv4oMYmoj_aem_Pw5V1b6hRDD9bXeUnyGFpA

Apply for our Priority Services Register here.