Buckland Monachorum Parish Council

Buckland Monachorum Parish Council would like to hear residents' views on two issues. If you would like to comment, please contact clerk@bmpc.info.

Devon County Council is currently considering measures to limit the use of Meavy Lane by large (40 tonne) lorries. However a weight limit would apply, not only to lorries, but possibly to vehicles such as removal vans and other vehicles delivering heavy cargo. Additionally, requiring the current heavy traffic to use main roads would increase their mileage and therefore their carbon footprint. So, do we save Meavy Lane or the planet?

The forecourt car park in Yelverton is owned and maintained by Devon County Council but the car parks at St Paul's and Leg of Mutton are owned by Maristow Estates. The estate derives no benefit from them and not unreasonably questions why the cost of providing car parks falls to them. The parish council's view is that as the car parks offer a service to all those using Yelverton (for shopping, going to church, or using the bus services) then perhaps the parish should 'step up' and maintain them. This would require a modest increase in the precept (the amount the parish council receives from its share of the council tax). Do you think a few pounds each year is a price worth paying for decent car parking facilities or are you happy navigating the potholes?