News release PR8628 - published on 31 March 2022
The English Riviera Wheel makes a welcome return to Torquay this weekend, marking the 10th year of this iconic summer attraction in the Bay.
News release PR8627 - published on 31 March 2022
Around 600 people in Torbay came down with lanterns to celebrate Earth Hour, a global environmental event.
News release PR8626 - published on 29 March 2022
We are investing £100,000 to improve the visitor experience at Fleet Walk Shopping Centre in Torquay.
News release PR8625 - published on 25 March 2022
Free Easter activity programme available for young people in Torbay.
News release PR8624 - published on 25 March 2022
Torre Abbey welcomes a brand-new exhibition celebrating women who have battled against the odds to change the world around them. This bold, colourful, educational and historically-inspired exhibition features the works of Nigerian-born Doncaster artist, curator, and art advisor Chinwe Russell.
News release PR8623 - published on 24 March 2022
We've appointed Morgan Sindall to continue with the construction of Torquay’s new Harbour View Hotel.
News release PR8622 - published on 24 March 2022
This year’s event will see the RAF Red Arrows take to the skies on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June as part of the extended-for-2022 four-day event.
News release PR8621 - published on 23 March 2022
TDA and Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT) on behalf of Torbay Council are currently inviting offers from businesses interested in entering into a lease to operate a horse drawn carriage service around the grounds and picturesque estate of Cockington Court in Torbay.
News release PR8617 - published on 23 March 2022
Public consultation shows overwhelming support for full pedestrianisation of Torbay Road.
News release PR8620 - published on 22 March 2022
Families in Torquay are encouraged to attend a free family play day with fun activities to help save the planet.
News release PR8619 - published on 22 March 2022
There are still delays to collections due to Covid related staff shortages - please leave out your waste and recycling. Sorting your boxes will help us collect more quickly.
News release PR8618 - published on 22 March 2022
Businesses in Torbay which are led by people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds are being asked to take part in a survey.
News release PR8615 - published on 22 March 2022
From Tuesday 22 March 2022, the provision to register deaths by telephone will no longer be in permitted by law. Registration will need to be conducted in person by appointment.
News release PR8616 - published on 21 March 2022
We've pledged to provide free COVID-19 LFD tests to some of the most vulnerable groups of people for a limited period.
News release PR8614 - published on 18 March 2022
Residents in Torbay are being offered free tree whips thanks to a partnership between Torbay Council, SWISCo and Devon Wildlife Trust.
News release PR8613 - published on 18 March 2022
Parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Torbay are being encouraged to help improve local support services by sharing their views in a new survey.
News release PR8612 - published on 17 March 2022
A Torbay Councillor has been shortlisted for two community awards which celebrate diversity.
News release PR8610 - published on 17 March 2022
The Empty Homes Policy will help to reduce the number of vacant homes in the Bay whilst maximising much needed housing stock for residents.
News release PR8611 - published on 17 March 2022
A partnership project between us and Devon Air Ambulance has established a new ‘community landing site’ at Steps Cross Park in Watcombe, Torquay.
News release PR8609 - published on 17 March 2022
We teamed up with Galmpton Football Club, local Tree Wardens, and colleagues at SWISCo and Hi-Line to plant more trees to help tackle climate change.
News release PR8608 - published on 15 March 2022
We are working closely with our partners and communities to ensure we can offer support to Ukrainians living or arriving in Torbay.
News release PR8606 - published on 15 March 2022
There will soon be a ‘blooming’ marvellous wildflower meadow to enjoy in Torbay.
News release PR8607 - published on 15 March 2022
World Social Work Day is celebrated each year on the third Tuesday of March, with social workers all over the world celebrating and promoting the contributions of the profession to individuals, families and communities.
News release PR8605 - published on 14 March 2022
A new Action Plan to help tackle Climate Change and work towards a carbon neutral Council will be considered by our Cabinet on 22 March.
News release PR8604 - published on 11 March 2022
Torre Abbey has been successful in securing almost £500,000 from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND).
News release PR8602 - published on 11 March 2022
Torbay has been successful in securing almost £3million of Cultural Development Funding (CDF) for the restoration of Paignton Picture House.
News release PR8603 - published on 11 March 2022
We are pleased to announce that after a recruitment drive SWISCo have been successful in recruiting six new waste and recycling employees.
News release PR8601 - published on 9 March 2022
Torbay Children’s Services are proud to share the success of the Learning Academy in supporting a more Child Friendly Torbay.
News release PR8600 - published on 7 March 2022
Torbay residents are being encouraged to switch off their lights on 26 March and bring lanterns down to Torre Abbey Sands to mark Earth Hour.
News release PR8599 - published on 7 March 2022
We want to hear your views on the next steps for improving the seafront areas in Paignton.
News release PR8597 - published on 4 March 2022
Schoolchildren across Torbay are being encouraged to get active and walk, wheel, skate, scoot and cycle to school as part of the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel (formerly known as the Big Pedal).
News release PR8596 - published on 3 March 2022
The new road surface on Torwood Street has started to be laid and weather dependent the road will be re-opened to traffic by Friday 11 March. That is two weeks earlier than planned.