Devolution for Devon and Torbay has taken a big step forward with the publication of Government proposals for a ground-breaking deal that could re-draw the future relationship between local government in Devon and Torbay, and Whitehall.

Landlords and tenants are being asked to get in touch with us about any tenancy issues to help prevent homelessness.

Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund is now open until Friday 3 March 2024 for applications.

From Monday 22 January 2024 the Torbay local heritage grant scheme reopens for applications. Local groups can again apply for grant funding of up to £7,500 to support their heritage project.

People in Torbay are being asked to remember genocide victims as the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Saturday.

We are holding our next resident engagement event on Saturday 27 January 2024 in St Marychurch precinct. The event is focused on the current consultation for the proposed budget for 2024/2025, as well as any other issues people wish to discuss.

Councillor Jackie Thomas has been appointed Cabinet Member for Tourism, Culture & Events and Corporate Services.

We would like to hear the views of people who live in Torbay on two proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to address anti-social behaviour (ASB). Both orders will be introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. These will include greater restrictions on the consumption of alcohol in defined public spaces, carrying unsealed containers of alcohol and powers to help challenge people involved in anti-social behaviour, nuisance, or disturbance.

Creative businesses based in Torbay are being invited to take part in the Devon Create Growth Programme which is being delivered by Creative UK in partnership with Torbay Council and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Since July 2023, hundreds of Torbay primary school children in Years 5 and 6 have taken part in a specially designed road safety lesson.

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is delighted to announce the addition of Wild Planet Trust as a Geopark Core Partner.

Cabinet has now published its revenue and capital budget proposals for 2024/25 and wants to hear from those who live and work in Torbay what their thoughts are on them, helping to shape next year’s plans.

We've been allocated more than £50,000 for vapes to support people to stop smoking.

Essential works to rebuild part of Goodrington Road in Paignton start on Monday 22 January 2024 and will take up to 12 weeks.