Book your bulky waste collection online

News release PR8577 - published on 31 January 2022

In the latest improvement to SWISCo frontline waste and recycling services residents are now able to book a slot for bulky waste collections online.

Winning artist for new tribute to Agatha Christie revealed following public vote

News release PR8576 - published on 28 January 2022

Local artist Elisabeth Hadley has been chosen by the public to create and install a permanent tribute to one of Torbay’s most famous daughters, Dame Agatha Christie.

Have your say on how many houses are needed for Torbay.

News release PR8575 - published on 26 January 2022

We are carrying out a review of our housing supply, linked to the Local Plan, and want to hear from you about your thoughts on five options.

Support Holocaust Memorial Day 27 January 2022

News release PR8574 - published on 26 January 2022

We are encouraging residents in Torbay to remember the victims of genocide this Holocaust Memorial Day on Thursday 27 January.

National Lottery Heritage Funding secured for Oldway

News release PR8572 - published on 26 January 2022

Along with our community partner the Oldway Trust, supported by the Friends of Oldway and the Oldway Gardens Group, we have secured almost £150,000 of National Lottery Heritage Funding.

You can now pre-book Recycling Centre appointments again

News release PR8573 - published on 24 January 2022

You can once again pre-book appointments at the Recycling Centre via our website.

Torbay Lottery extended for a further four years and local good causes encouraged to apply for share of Small Grants Fund

News release PR8571 - published on 19 January 2022

The online Torbay Lottery has been helping Torbay’s communities to raise additional funding since 2017.

Have your say on plans for new Extra Care housing development at Torre Marine

News release PR8570 - published on 19 January 2022

Torbay residents are being asked for their views on plans for a new assisted living complex in Torquay.

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

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