Details of various Torbay services' opening hours and emergency contact numbers over Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 can be found below.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Torbay’s Adult Social Care services as ‘Good’ following an inspection in September 2025.

Working alongside our regeneration partners, Willmott Dixon and Milligan we have published the Brixham Town Centre Place Vision—a strategic document designed as a marketing and investment tool to attract funding, investors, and development opportunities into Brixham.

The Torbay Place Leadership Board will come together on Monday 15 December, uniting local leaders and community representatives to shape discussions on Paignton’s future and the wider regeneration of Torbay.

Torbay Council has been advised that TCCT will enter formal liquidation this week.

A new Warm Spaces scheme has been launched with sites across Torbay.

Some of the first new council housing delivered directly by Torbay Council in a generation is now ready for local people to move in to before Christmas.

We hosted a Christmas party for all our Fostering families in Torbay to say thank you for everything they do.

Torquay’s seafront and harbourside were transformed into a dazzling spectacle on Friday 28 November as the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail celebrated its best-ever opening night, attracting crowds of thousands to the waterfront areas.

Torbay Council has announced a proposal to support community-led regeneration by offering the Old Monastery, Berry Drive, Paignton, for acquisition by residents at a nominal sum of £1.

Torbay Council’s Cabinet has tonight agreed its revenue and capital budget proposals for 2026/27. In publishing the budget proposals for the next financial year, Cabinet’s approach follows the same fundamentals as last year – focusing on the ongoing and estimated revenue pressures and delivering against financial sustainability plans and the Capital Investment Plan.

Hundreds of people from Torbay’s Fostering, Special Guardians, Disability families, as well as our care experienced young people, took part in Dartmouth Steam Railway’s Train of Lights.

We have today formally submitted our proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon to the Government, following agreement at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council on Thursday 20 November.

We are committed to safeguarding the future of the iconic Torquay Pavilion and are pleased to share an update on the significant progress made in the last 12 months.

This December, Torquay brings back the magic of ice skating with a spectacular new rink – the latest addition to the Bay of Lights experience. Opening on Saturday 6 December, this dazzling attraction promises festive fun and unforgettable memories for all ages.

We are undertaking a full update of our Local Plan to guide development in Torbay for the next 20 years. We are now consulting on the draft Local Plan (Regulation 18 stage) and would like people's views on the key issues and options.

We've partnered with imabi to launch the Torbay area on Travel Guardian, a free personal safety app.

Find out more about the events taking place at Cockington Court this winter!

Step into the season of sparkle and celebration as Torre Abbey transforms into a hub of festive cheer, offering enchanting experiences for all ages.

At the Extraordinary Meeting of Torbay Council held last night, Torbay Council agreed to submit a proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon based on a four unitary council model.

The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail officially switches on Friday 28 November!

A change to the way Free School Meals (FSM) are administered in Torbay means 200 more pupils can access them.

We're joining with the Eddystone Trust and calling on Torbay people to ‘Claim Your Status’ and join the global effort to end HIV transmission

More than 1,200 primary school children have been involved in innovative road safety sessions thanks to a partnership between Torbay Council, Vision Zero South West and Taleblazers CIC. The programme is now being extended this winter to ensure every primary school in Torbay gets the chance to take part.

The Bay of Lights is back from Friday 28 November, brighter, bolder, and more magical than ever before. We're shining a light on the incredible businesses and organisations who have helped make it possible this year.

We are pleased to be able to offer the popular 'Pay for an hour, stay for the day' winter parking promotion once again this year.

We have today published our full proposal for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), marking a significant step forward in the process to explore how local services could be delivered in Torbay.

A cherished local landmark is being brought back to life as restoration works are now underway on the historic clock of Old Maids Perch on Torquay seafront.

Torquay received national recognition last week, proudly winning a gold award in the Small City and City category at the prestigious Britain in Bloom Awards.

A bold new Place Vision is unveiled that outlines how key regeneration sites will work together to revitalise Paignton.

A new supported employment scheme is being launched in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to help support almost 6,000 people into work over the next five years.