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All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Torbay celebrates Children of Foster Carers' Week 2025

News release PR9371 - published on 16 October 2025

Torbay is celebrating Children of Foster Carers Week 2025 (13 – 19 October) – could your family foster?

£20million investment to deliver more affordable homes for local people

News release PR9372 - published on 15 October 2025

Torbay Council is getting on the with job of increasing the delivery of new affordable homes for local people. We have pledged an extra £20million funding to deliver our ambition of an average of 75 high-quality homes a year.

A new era begins for Paignton as work begins on its seafront transformation project

News release PR9369 - published on 13 October 2025

Work is now underway on Paignton’s landmark seafront transformation, as our appointed contractor, Knights Brown, begins delivering the multi-million-pound scheme that will combine vital flood protection with a striking enhancement of the town’s public realm.

Sign up for a My Bay digital card to unlock a year of savings

News release PR9370 - published on 13 October 2025

People who live in Torbay can now get a digital My Bay card to keep on their phone. It is the latest initiative for the popular money-saving scheme which already has more than 2,000 members.

Torbay in Full Bloom: All Towns Win Top Honours at the South West in Bloom Awards 2025

News release PR9368 - published on 9 October 2025

We are once again celebrating horticultural excellence after receiving recognition at the prestigious South West in Bloom Awards 2025, part of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom campaign – the largest horticultural initiative in Europe.

Torbay Council proud to sponsor Riviera Connect Expo 2025

News release PR9367 - published on 8 October 2025

We are proud to once again be supporting Torbay’s business community by sponsoring Riviera Connect, Torbay Business and Hospitality Expo which is taking place on Thursday 16 October 2025.

Goodrington Road improvement works – road closure and bus service changes

News release PR9366 - published on 7 October 2025

Next week, we will be carrying out essential resurfacing and reconstruction works on Goodrington Road in three phases.

All invited to celebrate fun-filled Apple Day at Cockington Court!

News release PR9365 - published on 6 October 2025

Visitors are once again invited to come and celebrate Apple Day at Cockington Court. The popular autumnal event is taking place on Sunday 12 October 2025 from 11am to 4pm.

Statement on the recent Manchester synagogue attack

News release PR9364 - published on 3 October 2025

You may have seen the news yesterday about the attack that occurred at a synagogue in Manchester.

New additions set to add extra sparkle to this year’s Bay of Lights

News release PR9363 - published on 30 September 2025

New For 2025! This year’s biggest new attraction is sure to excite. For the first time in years, Torbay will welcome a real ice rink, bringing a dazzling new dimension to the Bay of Lights festivities!

Festival aims to revive neighbourhood with community input

News release PR9362 - published on 29 September 2025

Community partners are coming together to celebrate Castle Circus and the surrounding area for a free weekend festival for all this October.

Torbay Jobs Fair is returning this October!

News release PR9361 - published on 26 September 2025

We are once again inviting jobseekers from across the Bay to visit the Torbay Jobs Fair which is returning on Friday 10 October. Organised by our Economy Team in partnership with Job Centre Plus, the popular event is free to attend and open to anyone looking for work, or for more information about local job opportunities.

Have your say on proposed change to the Council Tax Support Scheme

News release PR9360 - published on 25 September 2025

Torbay residents are being invited to give their views on a proposed change to the Council Tax Support Scheme from April 2026.

Lower Union Lane car park to become ‘pay and display’ from Monday 29 September

News release PR9359 - published on 22 September 2025

Lower Union Lane car park will be changing from ‘pay on exit’ to ‘pay and display’ from Monday 29 September.

Have your say – Residents in Torbay to be asked their views in wide-ranging survey as part of an autumn of engagement

News release PR9358 - published on 19 September 2025

A series of roadshows, surveys and public events will be taking place in Torbay throughout the autumn months to give local people the chance to have their say on local services.

Dates announced for 2026 English Riviera Airshow

News release PR9357 - published on 16 September 2025

Organisers have confirmed that the skies above Torbay will once again come alive as the English Riviera Airshow returns from Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2026.

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