News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Events space on Princess Gardens is open for business

News release PR8452 - published on 26 July 2021

The ‘Banjo’ events space on Princess Gardens is available to hire.

Helping Torbay’s taxi trade to keep up with demand

News release PR8451 - published on 26 July 2021

Taxi companies in Torbay are experiencing a shortfall in the number of drivers in the trade, as the demand on local operators increases.

Extra toilets open in time for school holidays

News release PR8450 - published on 23 July 2021

Extra toilets will be open in Torbay in time for the school summer holidays – but we are once again pleading to please treat the staff with respect.

White Rock raises the bar again

News release PR8449 - published on 22 July 2021

A record number of primary school pupils take part in Bikeability training.

Bouncing Back to Sport weekend postponed

News release PR8448 - published on 21 July 2021

On Tuesday 20 July, we announced our support to the ‘Bouncing Back to Sport’ weekend taking place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July at Torquay Tennis Club.

Cultural Development Fund investment bid for Paignton Picture House

News release PR8447 - published on 21 July 2021

Torbay Council has agreed to submit an expression of interest, on behalf of a partnership of organisations to seek Cultural Development Fund (CDF) investment that will see the Paignton Picture House ambitions through to completion.

Grant funding available to support local sports clubs

News release PR8446 - published on 21 July 2021

Torbay Council has launched two new funding grants to encourage more people to get active and join local sports clubs and groups.

Torbay and Exeter launch bid to become City of Culture 2025

News release PR8445 - published on 20 July 2021

Torbay and Exeter have joined forces to become an internationally recognised City of Culture.

Torquay’s Town Investment Plan projects approved by Town Board

News release PR8444 - published on 20 July 2021

Torquay will submit detailed business cases to unlock the first instalment of an incredible £21.9m investment from the Towns Fund to drive economic regeneration in the town.

Torbay on the Move supports the Bouncing Back to Sport weekend

News release PR8443 - published on 20 July 2021

We have contributed £2,500 to support an exciting weekend of sporting events.

Our plea following ongoing vandalism of toilets costing thousands

News release PR8442 - published on 15 July 2021

We are asking people to respect public toilet facilities and staff following ongoing vandalism and anti-social behaviour, with 40 incidents of vandalism so far this year costing thousands of pounds to deal with.

Torbay’s CCTV team working to keep residents safe

News release PR8441 - published on 15 July 2021

Keeping Torbay resident’s safe is a key priority for us.

2020/21 spend managed within budget

News release PR8440 - published on 14 July 2021

A budget outturn report that was considered by Cabinet shows that despite the significant COVID-19 pressures that made financial forecasting challenging, we have achieved an underspend on its 2020/21 revenue budget.

Rewarding Torbay's Foster Care Families

News release PR8439 - published on 14 July 2021

Torbay Council is working with organisations across the Bay to give something back to families with cared for children.

Urge for caution as Bay’s COVID-19 cases reach highest rate and step four approaches

News release PR8438 - published on 14 July 2021

We are urging residents to exercise more caution as cases of COVID-19 here in the Bay reach their highest rate of the pandemic so far, while more freedoms are set to begin next week.

More COVID-19 vaccination walk-in sessions confirmed

News release PR0 - published on 13 July 2021

There is no need to book, everyone aged 18 or over can simply show up for their first or second vaccination at walk-in sessions at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay

Independent partnership to be recommended to tackle Torbay’s climate emergency

News release PR8437 - published on 12 July 2021

At our Cabinet meeting being held at 5.30pm on Tuesday 13 July, Members will be asked to consider a report recommending the formation of a Torbay Climate Partnership, as part of the our response to the climate emergency and its aim to become carbon neutral by 2030.