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.

Torbay celebrates milestone in making nights out safer as Shout-Up! programme concludes

News release PR9356 - published on 3 September 2025

More than 200 staff have been trained across 16 venues as Torbay becomes a model for tackling sexual harassment in the night-time economy.

Final plans underway for Torbay Baton of Hope

News release PR9355 - published on 2 September 2025

The national Baton of Hope 2025 has begun and excitement is gearing up for the baton’s arrival in the Bay on Tuesday 30 September.

Torquay’s Strand Set for Upscale Hotel as Market Interest Surges

News release PR9354 - published on 1 September 2025

The proposed redevelopment of The Strand in Torquay as an upscale boutique hotel, is gathering pace, with strong interest from leading hotel brands and operators, signalling a promising new phase for the town’s most prominent waterfront site.

Torbay Enterprise Fund launched to support business growth in Torbay

News release PR9353 - published on 1 September 2025

We have made £130,000 available to launch a new Enterprise Fund to support business growth in local start-ups and town centre businesses.

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.

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