Torbay’s SEND Partnership has received positive feedback from the Department for Education (DfE) and NHS England (NHSE) following a recent stocktake review, marking an encouraging milestone in the partnership’s improvement journey, while recognising that continued effort is needed to build on this progress.

Hundreds of primary school pupils from across Torbay have taken part in the Let’s Build challenge, helping to inspire the next generation and showcase career opportunities within the construction industry. 

Tor-VYBZ is Torbay’s first youth-led grassroots music festival, created and delivered by young people with the support of Torbay’s Sound Communities CIC.

Pupils at one of Torbay's biggest primary schools will be part of a greener future thanks to a major upgrade to the heating and hot water system. The project at Sherwell Valley Primary School in Torquay will see end-of-life gas boilers in the lower blocks replaced with air source heat pump systems.

We are preparing to begin the demolition of the building at 62–70 Victoria Street, Paignton. Site mobilisation works start on Friday 10 July ahead of demolition works commencing on Tuesday 14 July.

Award-winning catering teacher Arthur has transformed his school’s café into a community hub and turned it into a learning environment where students get the chance to shine.

Hyde Road car park in Paignton will be temporarily closed from Monday 13 July to Friday 24 July to allow essential ground investigation works to take place ahead of a major redevelopment project for the town. The car park will reopen on Saturday 25 July.

Local businesses are coming together to bring a family-friendly England Fan Zone to Abbey Park on Torquay’s seafront, supported by our Events Team.

Young people navigating their way through the care system in Torbay will have a handy reference guide from now on thanks to care experienced Amber Brown.

The much-loved Bay of Lights will return this year from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 3 January, with an extended programme of festive events and activities set to dazzle the English Riviera.

Torbay has firmly established itself as a world-class water sports destination following the successful delivery of the ICF SUP World Cup 2026 and Paddle UK SUPER Festival, which brought elite athletes, global attention, and lasting legacy opportunities to the English Riviera

We have secured legal authority to demolish the privately owned building at 62–70 Victoria Street, Paignton, following emergency action to deal with a serious safety risk in the town centre.

Events to find out about fostering during July.

A new car park will open in Victoria Square, Paignton, on Saturday 27 June at 8am. This will provide extra parking in the town centre ahead of the busy summer months.

Torbay has been awarded its UNICEF Child Friendly Cities and Communities ‘Certificate of Commitment.

The ICF Stand Up Paddling (SUP) World Cup 2026 and Paddle UK SUPER Festival arrives in Torbay tomorrow, bringing world-class competition and a packed programme of family-friendly activities on and off the water.

Residents, community organisations, sports clubs and aspiring athletes are invited to apply for funding through three new grant programmes designed to create healthier communities, strengthen local sport and support sporting excellence.

If England reaches the knockout stages, a local business owner with the support of our Events Team is exploring putting on a Fan Zone in Abbey Park

Residents and visitors are invited to experience the magic of the theatre this summer at Cockington Court, with three performances from award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre planned.

Young people who take part in our participation groups have been recognised for their contribution at an awards celebration.

Cabinet has approved the sale of Occombe Farm, along with land north of Preston Down Road (Paignton), to Greendale, paving the way for a vibrant new future for the much-loved site.

The Big Bash event for people with Learning Disabilities and their carers/families takes place on 16 June.

Thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Torbay over the weekend to enjoy the 10th anniversary of the English Riviera Airshow, marking a decade of one of the Bay’s most popular free events.