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English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark to host UNESCO evaluators as part of revalidation process.

News release PR8941 - published on 28 July 2023

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark welcomes UNESCO evaluators as part of the revalidation process.

Road safety measures to help pedestrians at The Willows

News release PR8940 - published on 27 July 2023

As part of our ongoing work to make Torbay's roads safer for all users, a trial road layout will be implemented on Browns Bridge Road at the roundabout junction with Condor Drive (The Willows, Torquay) to help pedestrians cross the road more safely.

Safety, health and environmental benefits as Torbay’s first School Street becomes permanent

News release PR8928 - published on 26 July 2023

A Traffic Order has come into force creating the first permanent School Street in Torbay, ready for the start of the next academic year.

Changes to Torbay Road in Paignton are coming.

News release PR8939 - published on 26 July 2023

From next week, residents will see contractors working on Torbay Road in Paignton as they start to reconfigure the layout that will allow traffic to enter from Hyde Road.

Applications open for town centre Community Innovation Fund projects

News release PR8938 - published on 26 July 2023

We're inviting community organisations to apply for funding to run projects which will improve the look and feel of areas in and around Torquay town centre.

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark included in unique UK UNESCO sites on new illustrated map

News release PR8937 - published on 25 July 2023

Ignite your summer adventures and discover the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies thanks to a newly illustrated map.

Watcombe Beach reopens to the public

News release PR8936 - published on 25 July 2023

Watcombe Beach has officially reopened to the public following repair works and the creation of a new access point.

New diagnostic tool helps Torbay businesses to secure public sector contracts

News release PR3047 - published on 25 July 2023

A new online supplier capability tool has been launched to help Torbay businesses who are interested in securing public sector contracts.

New business units at Lymington Road taking shape

News release PR8935 - published on 24 July 2023

New business units at Lymington Road coach station are taking shape with the construction of the building superstructure now well underway.

Local Government Awards – Torbay is ‘Most Improved Council’ recognised at full Council

News release PR8934 - published on 21 July 2023

At full Council this week Councillors from all parties celebrated the ‘most improved council’ award recently received by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC).

Last chance to give your views on The Big Plan – Torbay’s Learning Disabilities plan

News release PR8933 - published on 21 July 2023

There is just one more week to have your say on The Big Plan - Torbay’s Learning Disabilities plan.

One week left to have your say on Adult Social Care Strategy

News release PR8932 - published on 20 July 2023

There is just one more week to have your say on Torbay’s draft Adult Social Care Strategy.

A summer season of exciting events and experiences at Torre Abbey

News release PR8931 - published on 17 July 2023

Torre Abbey is thrilled to announce a season of exciting events and experiences taking place throughout the summer holidays.

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark prepares for UNESCO inspection.

News release PR8930 - published on 14 July 2023

Every four years a team of two UNESCO Global Geopark representatives chosen from across the globe conduct a formal revalidation inspection on the English Riviera’s geopark status.

Trading standards urge sandwich shops, delis and bakeries to comply with new rules on food labelling

News release PR8929 - published on 7 July 2023

Trading standards found more than half the Westcountry food businesses it visited to sample products on sale to the public were in breach of new Government rules on labelling ingredients. Officers found that 56 out of 100 businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay were not providing full ingredient and allergen labelling on all food made on the premises and pre-packed for direct sale.

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