Plans have been published for six more 20mph zones to improve road safety around schools in Torbay.

A new development of 100% social housing, all for local residents is set to get underway at the former St Boniface Church in Paignton.

We are delighted to announce that nine new heritage projects will be delivered thanks to funding from the first round of Torbay's Local Heritage Scheme. The grant scheme is made possible thanks to investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which awarded us £250,000 to deliver the initiative.

Three years after the Great Paignton Paint Out, the Torbay Paint Out series is returning on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026.

Torbay residents are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health.

Residents in parts of Paignton are being encouraged to have their say on the future of their town as part of an exciting programme of community engagement being delivered through Paignton Pride in Place.

Victoria Street in Paignton will reopen to a single lane of traffic from late Friday afternoon, marking a significant milestone following the emergency road closure that has been in place since the end of May.

Three Torbay schools have benefited from hundreds of fittings that have been 'recycled' during a building upgrade by Torbay Council. 

Torre Abbey is delighted to announce the return of its popular Summer Fair which will be taking place on Saturday 22 August from 11am to 4pm.

Torbay Council is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of the emerging Local Plan.

The major upgrade of Torbay’s streetlights to cut energy bills and carbon output is making good progress. A new system is being installed allowing engineers to manage the lights more efficiently. 

The £5.7 million St Kilda redevelopment in Brixham is continuing to make strong progress, with work now focused on the next phase of construction as 23 new affordable homes move closer to being ready for local residents aged 55 and over.

We have formally handed over the keys to the Old Monastery to Paignton Monastery CIC, marking a significant milestone in the community-led regeneration of the historic site.

Residents and visitors are beginning to see major progress on the Paignton and Preston Waterfront Scheme, with key sections nearing completion, parking reinstated along Paignton North, and the next phase of improvements set to get underway.

SWISCo is taking further action to improve recycling collections across Torbay following a challenging period that has resulted in delays to some recycling rounds.

Torre Abbey is inviting residents and visitors to make the most of the summer season with a packed programme of exhibitions, outdoor theatre, family activities and community events throughout August.

We have welcomed confirmation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that it has met the requirements of a Ministerial Direction relating to its draft Local Plan, with no further intervention action proposed at this time.

Cockington Court's annual sculpture trail is returning for its eighth year, and all are invited!

If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer you can speak to a member of our Fostering team at events during August.