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Torre Abbey Chases Rainbows this Spring

News release PR8387 - published on 12 May 2021

On Wednesday 19 May, Torre Abbey is set to open its doors to visitors once again.

Agenda for Cabinet at 5.30pm on Tuesday 18 May 2021

News release PR8386 - published on 12 May 2021

At Torbay Council’s Cabinet meeting being held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 18 May, Members will be asked to consider a number of reports.

Ofsted Report

News release PR8385 - published on 11 May 2021

Today Ofsted published their report following their focused visit to Torbay Children’s Services on 24 and 25 March 2021.

Torbay gets visitor ready for step three of government roadmap  

News release PR8381 - published on 10 May 2021

A safe, clean and green Riviera will help kick start our economic recovery as holiday accommodations and nearly all businesses are allowed to re-open from 17 May, in step three of the government roadmap.

Route 65 returns to Torbay

News release PR8384 - published on 7 May 2021

For the first time since 2018, bus route 65 is back on the roads in Torquay.

A guide to polling day

News release PR8383 - published on 4 May 2021

Everything you need to know about voting in person

Dogs on beaches – seasonal restrictions to apply from 1 May

News release PR8382 - published on 30 April 2021

The annual seasonal restrictions on Torbay beaches comes into effect this weekend (Saturday 1 May 2021) with a reminder for dog owners to ensure they are adhering to the rules in respect of dogs on beaches.

New Civic Mayor and Deputy Civic Mayor elected

News release PR8380 - published on 29 April 2021

At the Annual Council meeting on Wednesday 28 April, members officially elected and appointed Councillor Terry Manning as The Worshipful the Mayor of Torbay and Councillor Mandy Darling as Deputy Civic Mayor.

Make sure you’re ready to have your say on 6 May

News release PR8379 - published on 29 April 2021

With seven days left until voters in Torbay go to the polls on 6 May, Torbay residents are urged to get ready to vote.

Accommodation providers for young people appointed

News release PR8378 - published on 28 April 2021

Following a competitive tendering process we have recently awarded Young Devon, LiveWest and Westward Housing contracts.

Reaction to Inglewood public inquiry

News release PR8377 - published on 27 April 2021

We are extremely disappointed by the decision to allow a development to take place on the outskirts of Paignton.

Work starts on Cockington Flood Alleviation scheme

News release PR8376 - published on 23 April 2021

On Monday 26 April, TDA will on our behalf, start highway surfacing works outside Lanscombe Lodge Cottage, Cockington Lane, Torquay for a period of two weeks.

Torbay Council shortlisted in national awards for work around food poverty 

News release PR8375 - published on 21 April 2021

If we’ve inspired you, impressed you, helped you or made a positive difference in any way we would be very grateful if you could vote for us.

New fund provides opportunities for key local growth in Torbay

News release PR8374 - published on 20 April 2021

We are inviting bids for projects that can support the economic regeneration of Torbay through the Community Renewal Fund, which has been launched by the Government.

Special online service to commemorate the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

News release PR8373 - published on 13 April 2021

All Torbay residents are invited to join a special online service to commemorate the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at 10am on Thursday 15 April.

Voters urged to register to have their say in May

News release PR8372 - published on 13 April 2021

On Thursday 6 May residents in Torbay will be asked to have their say on who represents them at the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections.

Restart grants now open for applications

News release PR8371 - published on 12 April 2021

Businesses are able to apply for the new government restart grant to help businesses that were required to close, to reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone

News release PR8370 - published on 12 April 2021

Everyone in Torbay is now able to get free, rapid COVID-19 tests twice a week.

Torbay Council pays tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

News release PR8369 - published on 9 April 2021

Torbay Council expresses its sadness after today’s announcement of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Record number of local good causes benefit from Torbay Lottery – Small Grant Fund

News release PR8368 - published on 7 April 2021

A record 21 local good causes have been successful in obtaining a small grant award from the Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund for 2020/2021.

Businesses urged to get ready for restart business grants

News release PR8367 - published on 6 April 2021

Businesses will be able to apply for the new government restart grant which will be available soon, to help reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.