Torbay celebrates milestone in making nights out safer as Shout-Up! programme concludes

News release PR9356 - published on 3 September 2025

More than 200 staff have been trained across 16 venues as Torbay becomes a model for tackling sexual harassment in the night-time economy.

Final plans underway for Torbay Baton of Hope

News release PR9355 - published on 2 September 2025

The national Baton of Hope 2025 has begun and excitement is gearing up for the baton’s arrival in the Bay on Tuesday 30 September.

Torquay’s Strand Set for Upscale Hotel as Market Interest Surges

News release PR9354 - published on 1 September 2025

The proposed redevelopment of The Strand in Torquay as an upscale boutique hotel, is gathering pace, with strong interest from leading hotel brands and operators, signalling a promising new phase for the town’s most prominent waterfront site.

Torbay Enterprise Fund launched to support business growth in Torbay

News release PR9353 - published on 1 September 2025

We have made £130,000 available to launch a new Enterprise Fund to support business growth in local start-ups and town centre businesses.

Funding reallocation to accelerate delivery of new homes in Paignton town centre

News release PR9352 - published on 26 August 2025

Following discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we have received approval to reallocate Future High Streets Funding originally earmarked for public realm improvements. The funding will now support the delivery of a much-needed extra-care housing scheme in Paignton.

Statement on minor changes to our Blue Flag beaches

News release PR9351 - published on 22 August 2025

This week we were made aware of changes that needed to be made in order to ensure our designated Blue Flag beaches in Torbay meet the Blue Flag Award criteria.

Information about the telecare service for Torbay residents following the closure of NRS Healthcare

News release PR9350 - published on 13 August 2025

Following NRS Healthcare going into liquidation, Appello who are the call monitoring centre have sent letters to individuals to reassure them about the service they are receiving and possible next steps in terms of funding their service.

More Active, More Often: Inclusive tennis opportunities in Torbay

News release PR9349 - published on 11 August 2025

Torbay on the Move is bringing a fantastic range of inclusive tennis activities to people across Torbay, helping everyone get more active, more often.

Refurbishment work to Palace Avenue War Memorial in Paignton

News release PR9348 - published on 8 August 2025

Next week, work will begin to clean and improve the Palace Avenue War Memorial and its surroundings.

Essential utility works prompt revised time line for Paignton town centre public realm improvements

News release PR9347 - published on 6 August 2025

Highly anticipated public realm improvements at Station Square in Paignton that were due to get underway this autumn, have been paused to allow for essential utility works to be carried out.

£20million to restore pride in Torquay

News release PR9346 - published on 5 August 2025

Community groups and those who live in Torquay are being invited to come forward with ideas to help regenerate the town.

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