News

National HIV Testing Week 2018

News release PR7805 - published on 16 November 2018

National HIV Testing Week begins on Saturday 17 November to raise awareness of HIV testing.

Four out of five beaches across Torbay have ‘Excellent’ water quality

News release PR7804 - published on 15 November 2018

The bathing water quality results for 2018 have been announced and Torbay’s beaches continue to meet the highest European standards.

Restaurant in Paignton fined for poor food hygiene standards

News release PR7803 - published on 13 November 2018

A local Indian restaurant who failed to comply with food safety legislation has been prosecuted by Environmental Health and ordered to pay costs by local magistrates.

Off Licence owner ordered to pay costs

News release PR7802 - published on 12 November 2018

The owner of an off licence in Torbay has been ordered to pay court costs to Torbay Council following an appeal against the revocation of their Premises Licence.

Come along to the Elected Mayor's Budget Event

News release PR7801 - published on 9 November 2018

The venue for the Elected Mayor’s budget event has been booked and everyone is invited to come along to Parkfield in Paignton from 3.30 until 5.30pm on Wednesday 14 November.

Statement regarding funding for fishermens’ equipment

News release PR1 - published on 7 November 2018

There’s been some recent speculation and inaccuracies about the funding of equipment for local fishermen.

Consultation on housing needs for the over 50’s now open!

News release PR7799 - published on 6 November 2018

Are you over the age of 50 and starting to think about where you might want to live when you get older? Even if you haven’t thought about moving we would like to hear from you.

Road Closures, Torquay Christmas Carnival 2018

News release PR7800 - published on 6 November 2018

There will be a number of road closures in and around Torquay Town Centre on Saturday 17 November 2018 to enable this year’s Christmas carnival to take place.

The budget proposals are out and we want to hear from you

News release PR7798 - published on 2 November 2018

What matters to you? The Elected Mayor’s draft budget proposals for 2019/2020 have been published today and we want to hear your views.

Over 65: Reduce your Flu risk with free vaccine

News release PR7795 - published on 29 October 2018

Everyone over the age of 65 can have the flu vaccine; available from your GP or local pharmacy for free.

New home for homeless charity

News release PR7797 - published on 29 October 2018

An emergency solution has been found to put a roof over the head of PATH who must move from temporary premises at Roebuck House today (Monday 29 Oct).

Arrangements for Remembrance Sunday

News release PR7783 - published on 29 October 2018

To celebrate servicemen and servicewoman past and present, a Remembrance Sunday Ceremony will take place at the Cenotaph in Princess Gardens, Torquay on 11 November 2018.

Pregnant women urgent to get flu vaccination

News release PR7794 - published on 22 October 2018

Doctors and midwives are urging pregnant women across Torbay to protect themselves and their unborn child from flu by getting the flu jab this winter.

New Changing Places facility now open in Paignton

News release PR7796 - published on 15 October 2018

Paignton sea front has now become one of the most accessible tourist places in the country following the opening of a Changing Places facility.

Parents encouraged to have young children vaccinated against flu this winter

News release PR7793 - published on 15 October 2018

With nursery and school terms well underway, parents and guardians of children aged two and three, are encouraged not to put off getting the free flu vaccination for their children.

We are part of Battle’s Over - commemorating 100 years since the end of WWI

News release PR7791 - published on 15 October 2018

We are playing our part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I.

Paignton fire - Monday update

News release PR7791 - published on 15 October 2018

Both lanes of Torbay Road outside the scene of the fire are now open.

Paignton Fire - Saturday update

News release PR7790 - published on 13 October 2018

Following an assessment today we’ve decided to keep Paignton’s Torbay Road closed and cordons in place this weekend.

Paignton Fire - road closures and fencing

News release PR7789 - published on 12 October 2018

Please be aware that Torbay Road in front of the site of the recent fire will remain closed until further notice.

Paignton Fire update

News release PR7788 - published on 12 October 2018

If you’re a resident or a business that has been directly affected by the fire in Paignton’s Torbay Road then help and advice is available.