News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Green light given at Plymouth Full Council for contractual arrangement with Torbay

News release PR7676 - published on 31 January 2018

It was confirmed at Plymouth’s Full Council on Monday that the City Council will take on the full managerial responsibility for Children’s Services in Torbay.

Torbay Council and partners begin work with national charity Crisis to tackle rough sleeping

News release PR7675 - published on 30 January 2018

Sustainable ways to end street homelessness in Torbay are being looked at through a partnership that consists of Torbay Council, Shekinah Mission and Westward Housing and the charity Crisis.

Torre Abbey Museum’s volunteer call out for ground-breaking exhibition

News release PR7674 - published on 26 January 2018

Torre Abbey Museum is recruiting volunteers for an exciting and ground-breaking exhibition come to the Bay in March.

Every Tattoo has a story – tell us yours!

News release PR7673 - published on 26 January 2018

This March Torre Abbey Museum will host the ground-breaking exhibition TATTOO: British Tattoo Art Revealed.

Dentists get their teeth stuck into campaign to reduce sugary drinks and snacks

News release PR7672 - published on 25 January 2018

Torbay Council’s Public Health Team advises dental teams in the South West to give sugar the brush off and help parents change the snacks they give their children.

Catch it, bin it, kill it and protect yourself and your family from flu

News release PR7670 - published on 18 January 2018

It’s not too late to protect yourself and your family against flu.

Trading Standards appeals to victims of loan sharks to come forward

News release PR7669 - published on 18 January 2018

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is urging victims of loan sharks to come forward, and has reassured them they can do so in the strictest confidence.

Ground-breaking tattoo exhibition is coming to Torre Abbey Museum

News release PR7667 - published on 17 January 2018

A stunning new exhibition is coming to Torre Abbey Museum, which promises to get under the skin of this worldwide phenomenon.

Brixham Road Widening Scheme

News release PR7668 - published on 16 January 2018

The next stage of the Western Corridor Highways widening scheme is set to begin in January. Work started on Monday 15 January on a major Highways widening scheme on the A3022 Brixham Road between Clayland Cross and Wilkins Drive.

Change4Life - Help reduce your children’s sugar intake

News release PR7666 - published on 11 January 2018

Torbay Council’s Public Health team is supporting Change4Life’s 2018 Nutrition Campaign to help families choose healthier snacks and reduce their children’s sugar intake.

Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund Launched

News release PR7665 - published on 11 January 2018

Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund is now open for applications.

Torbay Lottery New Year winner!

News release PR7663 - published on 4 January 2018

Torbay Lottery’s New Year winner has scooped the guaranteed prize of a £50 hamper kindly donated by Churston Farm Shop.

Don’t miss the deadline for Primary School places

News release PR7662 - published on 4 January 2018

Torbay Council is reminding parents with children who are due to start primary school in September 2018 that the deadline for applications for school places is Monday 15 January 2018.

Fleet Street regeneration scheme - phase 3

News release PR7660 - published on 3 January 2018

Work is due to start next week on the third and final phase of the highway improvements as part of the regeneration of Fleet Street, Torquay.

Next stage of highway maintenance to continue in Paignton

News release PR7661 - published on 3 January 2018

Torbay Council will be continuing with their annual road resurfacing programme, with major road works taking place in Paignton in the New Year.