News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Funding reallocation to accelerate delivery of new homes in Paignton town centre

News release PR9352 - published on 26 August 2025

Following discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we have received approval to reallocate Future High Streets Funding originally earmarked for public realm improvements. The funding will now support the delivery of a much-needed extra-care housing scheme in Paignton.

Statement on minor changes to our Blue Flag beaches

News release PR9351 - published on 22 August 2025

This week we were made aware of changes that needed to be made in order to ensure our designated Blue Flag beaches in Torbay meet the Blue Flag Award criteria.

Information about the telecare service for Torbay residents following the closure of NRS Healthcare

News release PR9350 - published on 13 August 2025

Following NRS Healthcare going into liquidation, Appello who are the call monitoring centre have sent letters to individuals to reassure them about the service they are receiving and possible next steps in terms of funding their service.

More Active, More Often: Inclusive tennis opportunities in Torbay

News release PR9349 - published on 11 August 2025

Torbay on the Move is bringing a fantastic range of inclusive tennis activities to people across Torbay, helping everyone get more active, more often.

Refurbishment work to Palace Avenue War Memorial in Paignton

News release PR9348 - published on 8 August 2025

Next week, work will begin to clean and improve the Palace Avenue War Memorial and its surroundings.

Essential utility works prompt revised time line for Paignton town centre public realm improvements

News release PR9347 - published on 6 August 2025

Highly anticipated public realm improvements at Station Square in Paignton that were due to get underway this autumn, have been paused to allow for essential utility works to be carried out.

£20million to restore pride in Torquay

News release PR9346 - published on 5 August 2025

Community groups and those who live in Torquay are being invited to come forward with ideas to help regenerate the town.

Community equipment service update

News release PR9345 - published on 1 August 2025

NRS Healthcare, a major supplier of healthcare equipment to people who are being discharged from hospital or need support in their own homes, will no longer be providing this service.

Highlighting the work Torbay’s partners do to care for thousands of local people

News release PR9344 - published on 31 July 2025

We have published our second Adult Social Care Self-Assessment, following on from a previous version published in 2024

There’s still time to have your say on Torbay’s future!

News release PR9343 - published on 31 July 2025

We have received over 700 responses to our survey about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Whilst this has been a good response so far, we are looking to hear from more of you. Therefore, we have decided to extend the deadline for the survey to midnight on Sunday 31 August.

Torbay’s parks celebrate Green Flag Awards again

News release PR9342 - published on 25 July 2025

Seven of Torbay’s parks have once again been recognised among the best in the country, earning prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2025.

Torbay Energy Advice Centre welcomes its first local residents

News release PR9431 - published on 23 July 2025

ECOE Advice has opened an Energy Advice Centre in Torbay to help local people reduce energy bills and keep their homes warm.

Work starts on college relocation

News release PR9340 - published on 23 July 2025

Work starts next week on the refurbishment of the MyPlace building, located at Parkfield, to get it ready for Mayfield College’s relocation there from September.