Residents and visitors are being invited to celebrate the landscapes, stories and creativity of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark during a festival of discovery, culture and connection. 

Fatima Whitbread MBE joined Torbay Council's Children's Services staff and local Foster Carers for a celebration event.

With an expanded opening night, new attractions on the ground and major aviation milestones to celebrate, the English Riviera Airshow 2026 promises to be a fantastic weekend for the whole family.

A landmark affordable housing development in Torquay has received national and regional recognition after scooping two major industry awards for its social impact and contribution to affordable housing delivery.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to share their views on early plans to enhance Brixham Central and improve the experience of arriving in the town.

There is just 50 days to go until the start of the ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Cup competition.

The Royal Navy Black Cats, Jet Pitts, Firebirds and Starlings are just some of the display teams recently announced for this year's 10th anniversary Airshow.   

We can confirm that The Mellors Group, operators of the observation wheel on Torquay seafront, have taken the decision not to return to Torquay for the 2026 season.

This week another attack targeting two members of the Jewish community took place in London. Torbay Council condemns any acts of hate or violence directed at any community and will continue to work with our Safer Torbay partners to promote tolerant, inclusive and resilient communities.

We have launched a new countryside car park permit, making it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy some of Torbay’s most loved green spaces all year round. 

Creating lasting benefits through local job opportunities, educational outreach, and support for community events.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is bringing in a new era for private renting in Torbay. The reforms mean new rights and responsibilities for landlords, letting agents and tenants. 

With just one month to go, excitement is soaring for the 10th anniversary English Riviera Airshow which takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May.

Our Public Health team has partnered with SAFE South West to install a new bench and a collection of mental health support plaques in community locations across Torbay.

Our Fostering team will be attending a series of local events across Torbay and wider Devon throughout May including Foster Care Fortnight (11 – 24 May).

Due to the dangerous condition of the structure and the lack of apparent engagement from the building’s owners, we have exercised our powers under the Building Act 1984.

Torbay residents are now invited to apply for a grant to help keep their homes warm.

Our next Residents Engagement event will be at the Brixham Celebration event at Scala Hall, Brixham on Saturday 25 April from 10am to 2pm.

We are submitting a Listed Building Consent (LBC) application to support a programme of community outreach and engagement as part of the ongoing work to restore Torquay Pavilion.

Work has now started on upgrading Torbay’s street lighting system - new LED lights being installed from 20 April, starting in Torquay then Brixham and Paignton.

Residents, visitors and local businesses are being asked to share why they visit and value Berry Head, and their views on its future management, as work begins on the creation of a new, integrated management plan for the area.

People living or working in parts of Paignton are being asked to come forward to help guide a fund that will shape their future.