News

Torbay Music Hub launches a new charity

News release PR7834 - published on 21 March 2019

Torbay Music Hub is launching a charity to help provide additional music education opportunities for young people across Torbay.

English Tourism Week - a chance for residents to experience local tourist attractions

News release PR7833 - published on 20 March 2019

Torre Abbey Museum, Paignton Palace Theatre and Torquay Museum are all marking Visit England’s English Tourism Week, taking place Saturday 30 March to Sunday 7 April, by giving offers to local residents.

‘Peer on peer’ child exploitation highlighted as concern in the south west

News release PR1 - published on 18 March 2019

Children across the south west are victims of sexual exploitation. But while media reports often highlight cases of adult grooming and child abuse, Devon and Cornwall Police say the most likely form of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the south west is perpetrated by other young people.

Armed Forces Day Update

News release PR0 - published on 15 March 2019

We have undertaken lengthy discussions with our partners regarding Armed Forces Day 2019 and, with the Council’s event budget being cut, it was agreed that we were unable to meet the funding requirements and do an event of this stature justice, as we have in previous years.

Response to letter posted by Humanity Torbay

News release PR126 - published on 13 March 2019

A response to letter posted by Humanity Torbay on social media.

Market Street and Torquay Seafront Toilets

News release PR125 - published on 13 March 2019

The latest update on the installation of toilets on Market Street and refurbishment of Seafront toilets in Torquay.

Public Health England launches cervical screening campaign in South West

News release PR7831 - published on 7 March 2019

On 5 March, Public Health England (PHE) launches a major new campaign in the South West, ‘Cervical Screening Saves Lives’, to increase the number of women attending their cervical screening across the region.

Improvements to the Windy Corner junction starting in March

News release PR7830 - published on 28 February 2019

The final phase of Torbay Council’s £16.5 million Western Corridor project is due to start on site on Monday 11 March 2019.

Grinagog presents Minigog

News release PR7829 - published on 25 February 2019

Torbay Council and Continental Drifts are delighted to announce that Minigog, a micro version of Grinagog Festival, will be coming to Torbay this Easter holiday.

Businesses step up to back Torbay Airshow

News release PR7828 - published on 22 February 2019

Torbay Airshow will go ahead on 1 -2 June, with a host of local and national businesses stepping up to support the hugely popular event.

Torbay Council wins Hearts for the Arts Award 2019

News release PR7827 - published on 14 February 2019

Torbay Council has won Best Local Authority Arts Initiative for its project Torbay Tattoo Tales.

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News release PR5 - published on 13 February 2019

Residents in Devon, Somerset and Torbay are being offered the chance to have an independent motor expert review the quality of a recent vehicle service.