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!

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.