Bringing bay wide early years services together with families for Baby Week (14-20 November)

News release PR9205 - published on 21 October 2024

Torbay Family Hubs is working with partners and practitioners to bring early years services together with families for Baby Week Torbay.

Everything: New Torbay Fostering campaign and video launched

News release PR9202 - published on 17 October 2024

This week we launched the new 'Everything' Fostering video and our new 'Foster With Torbay' campaign.

Are you care experienced? Come to Torbay’s ‘All Of Us, We Are One’ Wellbeing Day for care experienced young people

News release PR9204 - published on 16 October 2024

As part of National Care Leavers Week a Wellbeing Day is being held for care experienced young people at Torquay Assembly Hall on Tuesday 29 October.

Care home demolition will clear the way for new social housing in Brixham

News release PR9203 - published on 15 October 2024

Demolition of the main buildings at the former St Kilda care home in Brixham is due to start soon following the safe removal of asbestos from the site.

Hotspot policing boosts community safety in Torbay with increased patrols

News release PR9201 - published on 14 October 2024

Street marshals have launched in Torquay and Paignton as part of a hotspot policing initiative. The street marshals will be working alongside town centre officers and the police to address antisocial behaviour (ASB) and improve community safety.

Have your say on the proposed Council Tax Reduction Scheme from 1 April 2025

News release PR9200 - published on 10 October 2024

We are asking for your views on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme from 1 April 2025.

Local Government Association publishes Peer Review Challenge report of Torbay Adult Social Care

News release PR9198 - published on 9 October 2024

Read the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Challenge Review report following a visit to Torbay’s Adult Social Care services in June.

Significant changes to bus services during the Strand road closure, important service information for bus passengers

News release PR9199 - published on 8 October 2024

Bus passengers are advised of significant changes to services during the Strand road closure and urged to check timetables before they travel.

October is ‘Children of Foster Carers Month’ – Could your family foster?

News release PR9197 - published on 7 October 2024

October is 'Children of Foster Carers Month' - Did you know even if you already have your own children you can also foster?

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail to return with exciting new additions for 2024!

News release PR9196 - published on 4 October 2024

The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail is back for a third consecutive year with 18 large light installations and a Christmas market, making this year's event even more impressive.

A Greener Way For Our Bay: New Climate Action Plan for Torbay approved

News release PR9190 - published on 4 October 2024

An ambitious new action plan to help tackle climate change has been approved.

Have your say on transport plan for Torbay and Devon

News release PR9195 - published on 1 October 2024

Torbay residents are being invited to have their say on future plans for transport covering the Bay as well as Devon.

Local Heritage Grant Scheme offers small sports groups, community groups and charities extra funds to support heritage-based activities

News release PR9194 - published on 1 October 2024

We want to hear from all small sports groups, community groups and charities as we reopen our Local Heritage Grant Scheme for applications from Monday 30 September.

Weeks left until completion of Torquay harbourside improvement works, but first a road closure.

News release PR9193 - published on 30 September 2024

Torbay’s first major Town Deal funded improvement scheme is just weeks away from completion. Residents and businesses are advised that a six and half week road closure is now needed to complete the remaining phases of work in time for the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail.

All welcome at Cockington Court’s Apple Day

News release PR9192 - published on 30 September 2024

Apple Day returns to Cockington Court to bring fun for all the family. The popular autumnal event takes place on Sunday 13 October between 11am and 4pm with free entry to the public.

Couple speak of refugee hosting experience as council urges more families to step forward

News release PR9191 - published on 30 September 2024

A Torbay couple who opened up their home to two sisters fleeing the war in Ukraine has spoken of their experience of the sponsorship.

We announce progress on Phase 1 of Oldway Mansion restoration project

News release PR9189 - published on 27 September 2024

We have assembled an expert project team that will be delivering Phase 1 of the restoration of Oldway Mansion in Paignton.

Help Torbay celebrate Care Leavers Week 28 October to 3 November 2024

News release PR9188 - published on 27 September 2024

Help us make Torbay's Care Leavers Week celebrations the biggest and best ever this year.

Find out about becoming a Fostering Friendly employer at Torbay Jobs Fair

News release PR9187 - published on 25 September 2024

If you run a local business and want to become a Fostering Friendly employer, you can find out more at Torbay’s upcoming Jobs Fair.

Torbay Council proud to sponsor Riviera Connect Expo

News release PR9186 - published on 23 September 2024

We are proud to support the local business community by sponsoring Riviera Connect, Torbay Business and Hospitality Expo. The Council is a silver sponsor of the event which takes place on 17 October at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay.

Find your next job at Torbay Jobs Fair

News release PR9185 - published on 18 September 2024

Jobseekers across Torbay are invited to the Torbay Jobs Fair where there will be hundreds of jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and industries, offering an excellent opportunity for people looking for a new role.

Bringing forward major regeneration schemes in Paignton town centre

News release PR9184 - published on 18 September 2024

This autumn we will start to make significant changes in Paignton town centre as we begin to demolish Victoria Shopping Centre and Victoria multi-storey car park.

English Riviera Airshow 2024 Community Team recognised at a Civic Reception

News release PR9183 - published on 16 September 2024

On Thursday 12 September, the Community Team who were responsible for organising the 2024 English Riviera Airshow were recognised for their dedication and hard work in ensuring the smooth running of Torbay’s biggest event.

Have your say on proposals to improve education services for children in Torbay with additional needs

News release PR9182 - published on 12 September 2024

Consultation on a proposed new way of working for services for children with additional needs including Special Educational Needs (SEND).

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