Two new solar parks given the green light in Torbay

News release PR9167 - published on 26 July 2024

Announcement that Nightingale and Brokenbury Solar Parks are to be developed with council funding to supply electricity to Torbay Hospital and a South West Water treatment plant.

Torbay families invited to have their say on childcare provision

News release PR9166 - published on 26 July 2024

A three-week public consultation has been launched today (26 July) about the provision of childcare and early years support in Torbay.

Torbay's Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Second Round of Grants Awarded

News release PR9164 - published on 25 July 2024

The second round of Torbay’s Local Heritage Grants has been awarded to 13 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay.

Free mentoring programme helps Torbay residents get into work

News release PR9163 - published on 24 July 2024

A new programme in Torbay called Focus Forward is helping unemployed residents to get back into work.

The Rifles Reaffirmation of Torbay Freedom and opening of The Rifles Garden

News release PR9162 - published on 23 July 2024

On Saturday 27 July we welcome The Rifles Regiment to Torbay to reaffirm their Freedom of the Borough. This special occasion is also marked with the formal opening of the newly created Rifles Garden in Kings Garden, on Torquay’s seafront, supported by Clear Channel UK.

Discover the Vikings at Torre Abbey with 'Vikings: Fact and Fiction'

News release PR9161 - published on 22 July 2024

This Summer challenge what you think you know about the Vikings with a new myth-busting exhibition at Torre Abbey, in collaboration with York Archaeology, the people behind JORVIK Viking Centre in York.

Improve your digital skills with free training in Torbay

News release PR9160 - published on 18 July 2024

A new programme in Torbay is helping residents aged 17 and over to improve their digital skills.

Pirate-themed sculpture trail brings swashbuckling fun to Cockington Court this summer

News release PR9159 - published on 18 July 2024

Ahoy art lovers, explorers and pirate enthusiasts! The Cockington Court sculpture trail returns this summer and you’re invited.

Local employers invited to take part in Torbay Jobs Fair

News release PR9158 - published on 17 July 2024

The Torbay Jobs Fair returns this Autumn and local employers with vacancies to fill are invited to book a free stand to advertise and fill their vacant positions.

Building Torbay’s regeneration team of experts to deliver long-term vision

News release PR9157 - published on 17 July 2024

With our Regeneration Partners, Willmott Dixon and Milligan we are pleased to announce that Leonard Design joins Torbay’s transformation team.

Torquay’s harbourside to have two-way traffic over six-week summer holiday

News release PR9156 - published on 12 July 2024

Two lanes of traffic will be flowing along Torquay’s harbourside between Friday 19 July and Sunday 8 September to support businesses, traders and visitors.

Everyone has a role to play in working towards making homelessness in Torbay rare, brief and unrepeated

News release PR9155 - published on 12 July 2024

Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping before it reaches crisis point is a key priority for us. We have published our draft Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2024-2030 and are seeking input from the public to help shape the final version.

People in Torbay asked for views on changes to Gambling Policy

News release PR9154 - published on 12 July 2024

A consultation has started on a new version of Torbay Council's Gambling Policy.

Careers South West (CSW) Statement

News release PR242 - published on 11 July 2024

Careers South West (CSW), the company who have been delivering the advice service for young people aged between 14 and 25 on behalf of the four local authorities in Devon and Cornwall, will be closing in June 2025.

Torbay on The Move Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Tennis Court Renovations

News release PR9153 - published on 11 July 2024

Torbay on The Move, in partnership with us and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), is thrilled to mark the one-year anniversary of the extensive tennis court renovations at Oldway Mansion.

Torbay is the latest to join the UK’s biggest growing movement for food systems change

News release PR9150 - published on 9 July 2024

Torbay joins the Sustainable Food Places Network as partners work together to make healthier food options more accessible and affordable.

More than 200 pub and bar staff benefit from Torbay’s bystander intervention training

News release PR9152 - published on 9 July 2024

Shout-Up! an initiative to make bars, pubs, clubs and licensed venues sexual harassme​nt-free, has now trained 210 staff across 18 venues in Torquay and Paignton.

Work starts in Brixham at site of new social housing for local people

News release PR9151 - published on 9 July 2024

Work has started on a long-awaited scheme to create new social housing in Brixham on the site of the former St Kilda care home.

Review underway of Council Tax single person discounts in Torbay

News release PR9149 - published on 8 July 2024

Torbay Council is carrying out a review of households that receive a single person discount. This is to ensure that residents are paying the correct amount of Council Tax.

Restaurant business fined for food hygiene offences

News release PR9148 - published on 5 July 2024

A restaurant business has been ordered to pay £3,000 in fines and costs after admitting food hygiene offences.

Bus stop changes at Torquay’s harbourside on Tuesday 9 July

News release PR9147 - published on 5 July 2024

On Tuesday 9 July bus passengers are advised that large areas of the Cary Parade Bus Hub on Torquay’s harbourside will be cordoned off between 8am and 4pm.

Works planned to upgrade gas supply pipes near Paignton town centre

News release PR9146 - published on 3 July 2024

Residents and businesses are advised that a road near Paignton town centre is to be closed for five weeks as part of essential works by Wales and West Utilities to upgrade gas supply pipes.

Torre Abbey Outdoor Theatre this summer

News release PR9145 - published on 27 June 2024

Building on the success of last year’s Shakespearean performances, Torre Abbey invites both seasoned theatregoers and first-time visitors to immerse themselves in the captivating world of live performances.

English Riviera hosts United Kingdom's Committee for UNESCO Global Geoparks

News release PR9144 - published on 24 June 2024

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark hosted the United Kingdom Committee for UNESCO Global Geoparks earlier this month (4-6 June 2024).

Community to have their say on plans for park space

News release PR9143 - published on 21 June 2024

We're working with local community groups to determine a new future for the site of Victoria Park’s skate park.

Reconstruction works taking place this summer on Shiphay Lane in Torquay

News release PR9142 - published on 17 June 2024

Residents are advised that work will start on Monday 15 July to rebuild part of Shiphay Lane in Torquay. The project is estimated to take up to 10 weeks and will see part of Shiphay Lane closed to all vehicles.

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