Clarification on climate flyers and meeting

News release PR8834 - published on 31 January 2023

Clarification on climate flyers and meeting

Brand-new four-day food and music event coming to Torquay this May

News release PR8833 - published on 31 January 2023

The English Riviera Food & Music Festival is a brand-new four-day food and music event taking place on Friday 26 to Monday 29 May 2023, in the heart of Torbay at Torre Abbey Meadows.

Garden waste drop off service to resume in Torquay and Brixham

News release PR8832 - published on 30 January 2023

The garden waste drop-off points at Torquay and Brixham will be starting up again in February.

New mobile social supermarket and foodbank to help people in need

News release PR8831 - published on 30 January 2023

A new mobile food project has been launched in Torbay to help people affected by the cost of living crisis.

Don’t let ‘toxic mould’ scammers into your home Trading Standards warns

News release PR8830 - published on 27 January 2023

Trading Standards is warning homeowners across Torbay to be wary of scammers who are trying to take advantage of concerns about ‘toxic mould’.

Have your say on new Housing Assistance Policy for Torbay

News release PR8829 - published on 26 January 2023

Have your say on our new Housing Assistance Policy.

Torbay Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

News release PR8828 - published on 26 January 2023

People's Parkfield CIC to take over Parkfield House in Paignton

News release PR8827 - published on 26 January 2023

We have appointed People’s Parkfield CIC (Community Interest Company) to take over the lease of Parkfield House and the surrounding grounds. The decision comes after we invited the local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector to submit proposals that would bring Parkfield back into use for the benefit of Torbay residents.

Team swings into action to help homeless people as cold snap hits

News release PR8826 - published on 24 January 2023

Our outreach team is working hard to ensure people sleeping on the streets are given the shelter they need as temperatures drop this week.

Start planning your street party to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

News release PR8825 - published on 24 January 2023

Torbay communities who want to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III this May with a street party are urged to start planning now.

Living Roof bus shelters help Torbay tackle climate emergency

News release PR8824 - published on 24 January 2023

Living Roof bus shelters are one of the latest measures being put in place to help make Torbay carbon neutral and tackle the climate emergency.

Expert team assembled to work up options for the future of an iconic building

News release PR8823 - published on 23 January 2023

A team of consultants has been appointed to develop a resilient way forward for Oldway Mansion in Paignton.

Council staff recognised for long service

News release PR8822 - published on 20 January 2023

Twenty-four staff and six of our councillors have been awarded long service awards. The awards recognise the dedication and hard work of employees and councillors who have worked for us for more than 20 years.

Torbay residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May

News release PR8821 - published on 19 January 2023

For the first time, residents in Torbay will need to show photo ID to vote at this year’s local elections.

Discussions underway to secure best future for the Pavilion

News release PR8820 - published on 16 January 2023

We are in discussions with the tenant of the Pavilion to ensure the best future is secured for the Grade II listed building.

Initial phase of works to transform Lymington Road Coach Station complete

News release PR8819 - published on 13 January 2023

The initial phase of works to transform Lymington Road Coach Station in Torquay have been completed.

Popular tourist wheel on course for comeback

News release PR8818 - published on 13 January 2023

Torbay’s popular English Riviera Wheel looks set to return to Torquay when its current licence ends later this year.

Get Spring Ready for ‘23! Garden waste collections in Torbay

News release PR8817 - published on 13 January 2023

Garden waste collections resume on Monday 16 January - you can still sign up.

Are you passionate about your local community and want to make a difference?

News release PR8816 - published on 12 January 2023

We're encouraging people of all backgrounds and experiences to stand as candidates in this May’s local elections.

Cabinet approve Paignton and Preston Masterplan

News release PR8815 - published on 11 January 2023

Following six months of engagement and consultation the Paignton and Preston Seafront Masterplan was approved at last night's Cabinet meeting.

Have your say on the budget proposals

News release PR8814 - published on 10 January 2023

Torbay Council’s Partnership Cabinet has now published its revenue and capital budget proposals for 2023/24 and wants to hear your views.

Reminder to parents - Deadline for Primary School application is Sunday 15 January

News release PR8813 - published on 6 January 2023

Pedestrianisation trial of Torbay Road moves to second phase

News release PR8812 - published on 5 January 2023

After an initial three-month trial of full pedestrianisation of Torbay Road in Paignton, the trial is set to enter a new phase. On Tuesday 10 January 2023, Cabinet are being asked to consider a report that recommends implementing a partial pedestrianisation scheme.

Drop in and talk to us about climate and help with energy costs

News release PR8811 - published on 4 January 2023

Come to our drop in events to find out more about the climate emergency and the support that is available to help with energy costs.

Business case for flagship project in Torquay’s Town Investment Plan to be submitted for funding approval

News release PR8810 - published on 3 January 2023

The final business case in Torquay’s Town Investment Plan is due to be submitted for funding approval. The business case focuses on reshaping Union Square Shopping Centre after we purchased the site after the owners put it on the market during the summer of 2022.

Cabinet recommendation to transfer land ownership to TorVista Homes

News release PR8809 - published on 3 January 2023

Cabinet is being asked to approve the transfer of land purchased at Collaton St Mary to its wholly owned company TorVista Homes.

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