We have submitted a bid to secure up to £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to accelerate economic growth locally.

Sustrans Big Pedal, the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting to school challenge saw school communities across Torbay complete over 10,000 active journeys to school and physical activities between 19-30 April.

Upton Park in Torquay has been officially opened by Councillor Terry Manning, The Worshipful the Mayor of Torbay following significant investment to improve access and enhance amenities.

TorVista Homes welcomes new residents into its first affordable housing project.

More than 100 Torbay residents – and some superheroes - took part in either a litter pick or beach clean recently.

A Continental Street Market is coming to the English Riviera this weekend, taking place around the recently redeveloped ‘Banjo’ area of Princess Gardens in Torquay.

Torbay Council has leased out part of Tor Hill House in Torquay to allow for the delivery of the government’s Restart scheme.

Celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June by paying tribute to our British Armed Forces community for their hard work, dedication and their efforts in keeping us safe, both in the UK and across the world.

Working with TDA and SWISCo we are set to invest £221,293 into Torbay’s seafronts and town centres this summer holiday season to help boost our reopening and deliver critical support for local businesses hit hard over the past 15 months.

Working with SWISCo and a range of other partners we are launching a volunteer new Tree Warden scheme to help look after Torbay’s trees, and we want you to get in touch.

This week is Learning Disability Week across the UK. In Torbay, a number of coordinated events will be taking place from Monday 21 – Saturday 26 June to link in with the national celebrations.

June is Pride Month, and as we take this opportunity to celebrate diversity, what better time to have your say on our proposed new Equality Objectives?

The Torbay Community Investment Fund (CIF) grant scheme for 2021 is now open. Applications are welcomed from community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises in Torbay who want to work in partnership with us to improve the health and wellbeing of the people who live here.

We are investing an extra £33,000 – on top of nearly £2m already that is already being spent on providing modern public toilets across the Bay – on further improvements this summer season.

Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has launched a new campaign to help prevent renters in the region being caught out by fees that have now been banned.

The newly updated Carers' Strategy 2021 - 23 has has been co-produced by agencies across Torbay.

Torbay Council has received over £4million from the governments Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to tackle the impact of COVID-19.

More than £2.3 million of Government funding has been awarded to a partnership of Councils in Devon to deliver local regeneration schemes and economic recovery.

Members of Cabinet are set to approve a new Social Value Procurement Policy that will provide additional local social and economic benefits for Torbay residents.

The structural foundations for the new 120 bedroom Premier Inn hotel in Torquay are now set, ready for the construction of the main frame to start.

At Torbay Council’s Cabinet meeting being held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 15 June, Members will be asked to consider a report that recommends ‘The Oldway Trust’ as the council’s primary community partner in respect of Oldway Mansion, the estate and gardens.

We’re encouraging everyone to make a positive change to their journeys.

As of 3 June 2021, one case of a COVID-19 variant of concern, named Delta has been recorded in Torbay by Public Health England. The person contracted the variant and self-isolated outside the area. Torbay Council and Public Health England continue to monitor the situation.

From Monday, 21 June 2021, temporary car parking permits linked to the COVID-19 emergency response will no longer be valid across Torbay. Those who still require parking concessions will need to apply for a Healthcare and Emergency Badge.