We have welcomed the recent announcement from the MHCLG on new funding and flexibilities to accelerate the delivery of social and affordable homes, including a specific allocation to Torbay Council, from the Council Housebuilding Support Fund (CHSF).

Torre Abbey is proud to announce its participation in The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep, an ambitious new touring project bringing masterpieces from one of the world’s greatest art collections directly into communities across the UK.

Today, 18 February, marks exactly 100 days until the English Riviera Airshow 2026 takes to the skies. Torbay’s flagship event returns from Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May, with more than 200,000 visitors expected across the weekend.

Torbay Council's Cabinet has published its final budget proposals for the 2026/27 budget.

Working alongside SWISCo and engagement with the local business community, a series of street scene enhancements will be delivered to improve the overall visitor experience on Torbay Road.

Workplaces across Torbay are invited to join the free Torbay on the Move Active Workplace Challenge 2026—a free, fun and motivational month-long activity challenge running from 2 March to 30 March.

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Carer you can speak to a member of our Fostering team at a number of events this month. 

Torbay’s leader and Director of Public Health have joined council leaders and directors of public health from every local council in the South West to demand the immediate passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Police in Paignton are warning nuisance drivers about a new noise monitoring device as they respond to community concerns. 

From today, 11 February 2026, local groups can apply for grants to support their heritage project.

We are setting out the proposed English Riviera Beach Standards (ERBS), a new awards framework designed specifically for the unique coastline of the English Riviera. If approved by Cabinet on Tuesday 17 February, the new system would replace the Blue Flag scheme with a more appropriate and locally accountable approach to managing and celebrating Torbay’s 25 beaches and coves.

Organisations across Torbay are coming together this February to mark HIV Testing Week 2026, encouraging people to test for HIV, learn more about prevention, and access support - while reminding residents that free, confidential HIV testing is available all year round.

Torbay residents are being urged to have their say and reshape the way services are run in the future. 

Torbay survivors of sexual abuse and rape will now be provided with improved support that better meets their needs.

A new, voluntary supported employment programme that will support over 800 people in Torbay is now open to participants. 

More than 17 tonnes of debris cleared over the weekend as teams from SWISCo, Tor Bay Harbours and the Council dealt with the fallout from Storm Ingrid.

We are encouraging residents to remember genocide victims as the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January.

A photography project that began life as a pop-up attraction at a Torquay arts festival last year is featuring in an eight-week exhibition at Torre Abbey.

Torbay Council and SWISCo are pleased to receive information about the Government's reforms to recycling and would also like to address inaccuracies recently reported in the media about the upcoming changes.

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!