We have agreed with contractor Wales & West Utilities to postpone the second phase of their gas pipe replacement works on Dartmouth Road.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being thanked for their patience and support over the summer, as work on the Paignton and Preston Waterfront project moves into its next phase.

Exciting plans are underway for a new Saturday morning 5k parkrun at Cockington Country Park in Torquay, creating a free, welcoming and accessible community event within walking distance of around 10,000 local residents.

Our highways team has taken urgent action to improve traffic flows after reports of long delays as a result of traffic management at the Wales & West Utilities gas works in Dartmouth Road, Galmpton, on Monday, 14 September 2026. 

Work to safely remove asbestos-containing materials from 62-70 Victoria Street in Paignton will begin on Monday 21 September as part of the ongoing management of the site following the emergency deconstruction works earlier this year

Find out more about proposed changes that are being considered to secure a sustainable, long-term future for Cockington Court.

Following a successful debut last year, Torquay Tropical is set to return to the English Riviera this September, expanding to a full two-day festival and bringing an even bigger celebration of global music, carnival culture and shared experiences to Torquay's seafront. The event builds on the success of its inaugural year and will once again transform the waterfront with colour, creativity and community spirit.

The International Agatha Christie Festival returns to Torbay from 12 to 20 September, with a packed programme of events celebrating the life, work and enduring legacy of one of the world's most beloved authors.

South Devon College has officially launched its new Enhanced Provision Pathway (EPP) - a specialist provision designed to re-engage high-needs young people who are currently not in education. 

You may have seen yesterday's announcement that the Government is to review local government reorganisation plans across in England, including Devon.

A major highway improvement and maintenance scheme is set to begin on one of Torquay's most important seafront routes, delivering significant benefits for pedestrians, public transport users, residents, businesses and visitors.

Plans have been published for six more 20mph zones to improve road safety around schools in Torbay.

A new development of 100% social housing, all for local residents is set to get underway at the former St Boniface Church in Paignton.

We are delighted to announce that nine new heritage projects will be delivered thanks to funding from the first round of Torbay's Local Heritage Scheme. The grant scheme is made possible thanks to investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which awarded us £250,000 to deliver the initiative.

Three years after the Great Paignton Paint Out, the Torbay Paint Out series is returning on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026.

Torbay residents are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health.

Residents in parts of Paignton are being encouraged to have their say on the future of their town as part of an exciting programme of community engagement being delivered through Paignton Pride in Place.

Victoria Street in Paignton will reopen to a single lane of traffic from late Friday afternoon, marking a significant milestone following the emergency road closure that has been in place since the end of May.

Three Torbay schools have benefited from hundreds of fittings that have been 'recycled' during a building upgrade by Torbay Council. 

Torre Abbey is delighted to announce the return of its popular Summer Fair which will be taking place on Saturday 22 August from 11am to 4pm.

Torbay Council is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of the emerging Local Plan.