We are giving local people more time to have their say on our draft Local Plan and shape ideas on where development should go in Torbay. Following a series of drop-in events, webinars and meetings, the consultation period has been extended and will now close at 23.59 on Monday 2 February.

If you live in Torbay we would like to hear your views on our new Health and Wellbeing Strategy. Read the Strategy and take part in our survey to find out more.

We are working with our highways partner SWISCo on a proposal to expand the 20mph zone in Torquay town centre. 

The English Riviera sparkled brighter than ever this festive season with the return of the annual Bay of Lights celebrations!

Torbay has received an 'amber' overall rating from the government for its management of roads, and 'green' for condition of the roads.

In early February, work begins on the next phase of demolition at the Victoria Centre site in Paignton. This marks a continuation of our phased demolition programme, a key step towards unlocking the entire site for future redevelopment.

Applications open until Friday 6 March.

Repair works to lifts and escalators at Fleet Walk have started this week (week commencing Monday 5 January) with the repair and refurbishment of the escalator serving Sports Direct and the gallery.

People who live or work in Torbay are being reminded to have their say on Torbay Council's spending plans.

Young people with special educational needs and home educated children will benefit from the reintroduction of three play clubs starting this week.

We are calling on the public to help shape the next chapter of the iconic Torquay Pavilion, as a major new Options Appraisal gets underway.

Residents in Paignton should be enjoying a more peaceful start to the new year after a noisy neighbour was ordered to leave his flat.

Starting Monday 5 January 2026, National Grid will begin essential utility upgrade works in Paignton town centre to support regeneration projects, including the restoration of Paignton Picture House.

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

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.