Our statement following the sad news of the passing of a SWISCo operative

News release PR9312 - published on 28 May 2025

Today we are sharing the sad news of the passing of a SWISCo operative following an incident involving one of our SWISCo trucks on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

Retailers urged to sign up to innovative business crime reduction pilot

News release PR9311 - published on 27 May 2025

Businesses across Torbay are being encouraged to sign up to a free, powerful tool in the fight against retail crime.

Torbay partnership delivers on bus service improvements

News release PR9310 - published on 23 May 2025

Our partnership with local bus providers is making a number of service improvements and changes to help maintain high quality public transport options around the Bay.

English Riviera Airshow 2025: With one week to go - everything you need to know

News release PR9309 - published on 23 May 2025

Tens of thousands of visitors are set to attend the English Riviera Airshow next weekend, with a spectacular line-up of action-packed entertainment for all ages.

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2025

News release PR9308 - published on 21 May 2025

The Geopark Festival is set to return to the English Riviera, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Help make the Baton of Hope Torbay a success

News release PR9307 - published on 19 May 2025

More than 100 people have come forward to help carry the Baton of Hope through Torbay this year – but there are still opportunities for you to be involved in the charity relay on Tuesday 30 September.

Emergency road closure on Ilsham Marine Drive

News release PR9306 - published on 16 May 2025

Seven Torbay beaches earn prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards

News release PR9305 - published on 16 May 2025

Seven Torbay beaches have earned the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for 2025.

English Riviera Airshow 2 weeks away, pre-book official Airshow parking in the heart of the action

News release PR9304 - published on 16 May 2025

Secure your spot at one of the official English Riviera Airshow car parks and enhance your experience by taking advantage of exclusive offers.

Second Hotels to Homes scheme will deliver more social housing in Torbay

News release PR9303 - published on 16 May 2025

Torbay Council is delighted to confirm that it will be delivering more homes for local people in Torquay. The new homes will be on the site of the former Seabury Hotel on Manor Road, using the pioneering Hotels to Homes delivery model.

Celebrating community wellbeing through swimming, cycling and running

News release PR9302 - published on 15 May 2025

This Mental Health Week (12 – 19 May), Torbay-based Healthscape CIC and Triathlon England are celebrating the success of their inclusive swim, bike, run programme.

Community board members sought to steer £20million 10-year fund to shape Torquay's future

News release PR9301 - published on 13 May 2025

Residents at the heart of community life are being sought to join the Torquay Place Leadership Board and help create a 10-year-strategy to help those in the town who most need it most.

Applications open for funds to promote physical activity and to support the athletes of tomorrow

News release PR9300 - published on 13 May 2025

Torbay on the Move, our programme to get more people moving more often, is inviting applications for two funding pots.

Torbay to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight (12 – 25 May)

News release PR9299 - published on 8 May 2025

Lots happening in Torbay to mark Foster Care Fortnight (12 - 25 May) - find out more and join in.

New 20mph zone improves safety on roads around Torquay Academy

News release PR9298 - published on 8 May 2025

Road signs have gone up to enforce a new 20mph zone around Torquay Academy. The new mandatory limit is the first of six being brought in this year to improve safety at schools after public support.

The Create Growth Programme returns to Torbay and Devon

News release PR9297 - published on 7 May 2025

Free business support is once again available for creative businesses in Torbay, designed to address the challenges facing investment in the creative industries and support founders to develop their creative business.

Torbay Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Final round of grants awarded

News release PR9296 - published on 6 May 2025

Great news that the Torbay Local Heritage Grant Scheme will support a further 14 heritage related projects across the Bay.

Children and young people share ideas for making Torbay more child friendly

News release PR9295 - published on 1 May 2025

Find out about our Child Friendly Community Discovery Day that we held in partnership with UNICEF UK.

Display line up announced for English Riviera Airshow; plus, Friday night take-off event with spectacular firework show

News release PR9294 - published on 1 May 2025

With just over four-weeks until the 2025 English Riviera Airshow (30 May to 1 June), event organisers have announced the full display line-up. Airshow fan favourites and several new thrilling additions promise a captivating weekend of aerial performances and impressive flybys.

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