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All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Torbay Heritage Grants to bring nine local projects to life

News release PR9568 - published on 27 August 2026

We are delighted to announce that nine new heritage projects will be delivered thanks to funding from the first round of Torbay's Local Heritage Scheme. The grant scheme is made possible thanks to investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which awarded us £250,000 to deliver the initiative.

SEND autumn parent carer engagement events

News release PR9567 - published on 26 August 2026


Torbay Paint Out series returns with new two-day event at Torre Abbey and The Pavilion

News release PR9566 - published on 25 August 2026

Three years after the Great Paignton Paint Out, the Torbay Paint Out series is returning on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026.

One Devon launches conversation on neighbourhood health

News release PR9565 - published on 24 August 2026

Torbay residents are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health.

Residents invited to help shape Paignton's future through Pride in Place events

News release PR9564 - published on 21 August 2026

Residents in parts of Paignton are being encouraged to have their say on the future of their town as part of an exciting programme of community engagement being delivered through Paignton Pride in Place.

Victoria Street, Paignton to reopen to traffic on Friday 21 August

News release PR9560 - published on 20 August 2026

Victoria Street in Paignton will reopen to a single lane of traffic from late Friday afternoon, marking a significant milestone following the emergency road closure that has been in place since the end of May.

Schools benefit from 'recycled' fittings as building upgraded to high-tech centre  

News release PR29562 - published on 19 August 2026

Three Torbay schools have benefited from hundreds of fittings that have been 'recycled' during a building upgrade by Torbay Council. 

Torre Abbey Summer Fair returns for a fourth year of free family fun

News release PR9561 - published on 17 August 2026

Torre Abbey is delighted to announce the return of its popular Summer Fair which will be taking place on Saturday 22 August from 11am to 4pm.

Have your say on Torbay's emerging Local Plan

News release PR9560 - published on 13 August 2026

Torbay Council is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of the emerging Local Plan.

Energy-saving upgrade to streetlight network ahead of schedule 

News release PR9559 - published on 13 August 2026

The major upgrade of Torbay’s streetlights to cut energy bills and carbon output is making good progress. A new system is being installed allowing engineers to manage the lights more efficiently. 

St Kilda redevelopment in Brixham takes shape as work progresses towards delivery of new affordable homes

News release PR9558 - published on 11 August 2026

The £5.7 million St Kilda redevelopment in Brixham is continuing to make strong progress, with work now focused on the next phase of construction as 23 new affordable homes move closer to being ready for local residents aged 55 and over.

Community-focussed future secured for Old Monastery in Paignton

News release PR9557 - published on 7 August 2026

We have formally handed over the keys to the Old Monastery to Paignton Monastery CIC, marking a significant milestone in the community-led regeneration of the historic site.

Paignton and Preston Waterfront Scheme reaches key milestone as work progresses into next phase

News release PR9556 - published on 5 August 2026

Residents and visitors are beginning to see major progress on the Paignton and Preston Waterfront Scheme, with key sections nearing completion, parking reinstated along Paignton North, and the next phase of improvements set to get underway.

SWISCo takes action to strengthen recycling collections across Torbay

News release PR9555 - published on 3 August 2026

SWISCo is taking further action to improve recycling collections across Torbay following a challenging period that has resulted in delays to some recycling rounds.

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