News

Major funding boost for Torbay's schools

News release PR8569 - published on 13 January 2022

Children will be enjoying a brighter future thanks to more than £9million we're spending on improving schools.

Have your say on Torbay’s budget

News release PR8568 - published on 11 January 2022

Our Partnership Cabinet has now published its budget proposals for 2022/23 and wants to hear your views.

Update on waste and recycling service issues

News release PR8567 - published on 11 January 2022

Our waste and recycling service has high levels of absence due to more than 20 staff having to self-isolate, creating delays for around 30 collection rounds.

Waste and recycling update

News release PR8566 - published on 5 January 2022

If residents have not yet had their recycling collected on time, please continue to leave it out and the crews from SWISCo will collect it as soon as possible.

Torbay responds to call for mass vaccination drive

News release PR8565 - published on 5 January 2022

GP practices, health and care workers and volunteers have risen magnificently to the challenge to vaccinate the population of Torbay against COVID-19.

Reminder about roadworks that are starting this week

News release PR8564 - published on 4 January 2022

A reminder about the roadworks that are starting this week on Torbay Road and Torwood Street, including what the diversions will be

Concerned you may lose your home?

News release PR8563 - published on 24 December 2021

If you are struggling to pay your rent or mortgage or have found yourself having to live with families or friends, whatever you’re your personal situation is, there is help and support available.

Brixham Bar owner ordered to pay Council's costs

News release PR8562 - published on 22 December 2021

The owner of Hennessey Cocktails in Brixham, has been ordered to pay Court costs to the Council following an appeal against the revocation of his Premises Licence.

Torbay’s Cared for Community comes together to celebrate the commitment of The Pledge made by us and our partners

News release PR8561 - published on 20 December 2021

On Tuesday 7 December Torbay’s Cared for Community hosted a small celebration to mark the commitment of The Pledge.

Torbay Road and Torwood Street Highways works to start in the New Year

News release PR8560 - published on 20 December 2021

Two large highway schemes will be starting in the New Year, and these will unfortunately bring some disruption as you travel around the Bay.

Safe Accommodation Strategy gets approval from Cabinet

News release PR8556 - published on 16 December 2021

The Safe Accommodation Strategy has been developed in response to the Council’s new statutory duties to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their children living in dedicated “safe accommodation”.

Christmas waste and recycling collections

News release PR8559 - published on 16 December 2021

Residents are reminded that this year there will be no changes to the waste and recycling collections in Torbay.

Cabinet gives funding approval to develop new business premises

News release PR8558 - published on 16 December 2021

Cabinet has given funding approval for the redevelopment of two previous public toilet blocks at Corbyn Head and Preston that have been redundant for some time.

Artist shortlist for Agatha Christie artwork revealed and it’s time to vote for your favourite

News release PR8557 - published on 14 December 2021

The five artists in the running to design a permanent tribute to one of Torbay’s most famous daughters Dame Agatha Christie has been revealed today.

Christmas opening times for services in Torbay

News release PR8555 - published on 13 December 2021

Details of our service availability over the upcoming Christmas and New Year period.

Torbay’s Cared for Children celebrate success at The Awards, with special guest speaker, Kriss Akabusi, MBE

News release PR8554 - published on 13 December 2021

On Friday 19 November our Virtual School hosted The Awards for Cared for Children, celebrating the achievements of local, cared for children in an online awards ceremony.

Spotlight on mental health is focus of Director of Public Health’s Annual Report

News release PR8553 - published on 9 December 2021

Mental health is everyone’s business – that’s the key message from Torbay’s Director of Public Health in his Annual Report.

Torre Abbey receives National Lottery Funding for a digital volunteers programme, as part of its ongoing digital heritage strategy

News release PR8552 - published on 9 December 2021

Torre Abbey has been awarded £18,054 of National Lottery funding to launch a digital volunteering initiative and break down barriers to heritage.