Come along and be part of the conversation about how together we can help make Torbay Carbon Neutral by 2030.

Every year we hold a community conference and this year it will have a focus on climate change.

The Torbay Climate Conversation will be the first of many conversations that the council wants to have with its residents, local community and businesses about climate change and how we can all together reduce our carbon footprint. Climate Change experts from the University of Exeter will be there sharing the science around climate change as well as local community groups and businesses who will be sharing how they are making changes in the areas of travel, open spaces and around food and waste minimisation. Those that attend will have an opportunity to share their hopes and fears for the future and what support they feel they need to make the changes needed.

This conversation is supported by the South West Energy Hub and is part of the national COP26 programme of regional events.

The doors will be open from 12:30pm, with the conversation starting at 1pm. The event is due to finish at 5pm and there will be an opportunity then to take a look around some of the stands. Refreshments will be available during the conversation.

  Register a place for Torbay's Climate Conversation

Getting to South Devon College

When you travel to the conversation – attendees are encouraged to find their way without using a car if possible. You may be able to walk or cycle, cycle racks are available at the rear of the college.

A number of buses from across the Bay also drop off on Long Road outside of the college. Buses to look out for are:

  • No. 13 from Brixham
  • No. 22 which you can board in St. Marychurch, Torquay Harbour and Paignton
  • No. 23 from Paignton Bus Station

If you will be travelling by car please consider car sharing. There will be a cost of £1 for parking which is pay on exit with a token.

Covid-19 measures

As we are used to now, please do not attend the conversation if you have any Covid-19 symptoms.

We are recommending that all participants do a Lateral Flow Test at home before attending the conversation.

There will be hand sanitiser placed around the venue.

We request that attendees wear a mask (unless exempt) whilst walking around the college but these can be removed if you feel comfortable to when sat at the tables.

Time 1pm to 5:30pm

Cost FREE

Email engagement@torbay.gov.uk