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All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Scheduled site maintenance on Tuesday 29 September

The Council website will be down for about 1 hour on Tuesday morning at 9am for scheduled maintenance. Please contact 01803 201201 if you need help while the website is down.

Baton of Hope comes to the South West

News release PR9263 - published on 30 January 2025

Torbay will be hosting the Baton of Hope later this year on behalf of the South West and baton bearers are needed to make it an event to remember.

Torbay Locality Pilot for education for children with additional needs

News release PR9262 - published on 29 January 2025

We will be trialling a pilot scheme for a Locality model for education services for children with additional needs.

Torbay Council commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2025

News release PR9261 - published on 24 January 2025

We are encouraging residents to remember genocide victims as the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January.

New sexual health contract for Torbay and Devon

News release PR9260 - published on 24 January 2025

We, along with Devon County Council, are pleased to announce that a new integrated sexual health contract has been awarded to the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

First Hotels to Homes scheme to provide new affordable housing in Torbay in 2025

News release PR9259 - published on 22 January 2025

Torbay Council is working with a Devon-based developer on its first Hotels to Homes scheme, an exciting new project to convert former hotels into high quality social housing for local households.

Paignton and Preston Promenade coastal flood protection scheme

News release PR9258 - published on 17 January 2025

An update on progress with the Paignton and Preston Promenade coastal flood protection scheme.

Residents to benefit from Warm Spaces across Torbay this winter

News release PR9257 - published on 16 January 2025

Eight community venues will offer 22 sessions per week throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, ensuring that everyone has a place they can go to stay warm.

Opportunity for you to talk to our councillors and officers about the major regeneration schemes underway in Paignton

News release PR9256 - published on 16 January 2025

Information about our next Residents Engagement Event taking place on 25 January in Paignton.

Phase 1 of Oldway Mansion restoration project starts in February

News release PR9255 - published on 10 January 2025

We are pleased to announce that roof repair and restoration work is to start soon at Oldway Mansion.

Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund Open for Applications and New Good Causes Wanted

News release PR9254 - published on 10 January 2025

Torbay Lottery Small Grants Fund is now open for applications until 4pm on Monday 3 March 2025.

Victoria multi-storey car park in Paignton to close on Sunday 5 January

News release PR9253 - published on 2 January 2025

At 10pm on Sunday 5 January, Victoria multi-storey car park will be closing as we move forward with ambitious regeneration plans.

Second chance to sign up for money-saving My Bay scheme in Torbay

News release PR9252 - published on 2 January 2025

A second chance to sign up for Torbay's money-saving My Bay scheme is now open.

Find out about Fostering at Torbay’s January drop in sessions

News release PR9251 - published on 2 January 2025

We are holding a series of Fostering drop-in information sessions during January.

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