News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Toilet Update

News release PR0 - published on 29 November 2018

Our refurbishment programme of toilets across Torbay is still continuing.

Innovative domestic abuse and sexual violence programme launches in Torbay and Devon

News release PR7808 - published on 26 November 2018

A national programme to help GPs identify patients experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence and refer them to specialist support services is being rolled out across Torbay and Devon.

Kier Share acquisition by Torbay Council

News release PR3 - published on 20 November 2018

Following the due diligence exercise Torbay Council have now issued a decision which sets out that they will not purchase Kier Groups shares in TOR2 at this time.

The Vigilance is November’s Torbay Lottery Good Cause of the Month

News release PR7807 - published on 19 November 2018

Every month Torbay Lottery is shining the light on one of the good causes that receive funds from the local lottery. November’s good cause is The Vigilance.

Higher Needs Block consultation

News release PR7806 - published on 16 November 2018

Time is running out to have your say on the funding proposals relating to the Dedicated Schools Grant.

National HIV Testing Week 2018

News release PR7805 - published on 16 November 2018

National HIV Testing Week begins on Saturday 17 November to raise awareness of HIV testing.

Four out of five beaches across Torbay have ‘Excellent’ water quality

News release PR7804 - published on 15 November 2018

The bathing water quality results for 2018 have been announced and Torbay’s beaches continue to meet the highest European standards.

Restaurant in Paignton fined for poor food hygiene standards

News release PR7803 - published on 13 November 2018

A local Indian restaurant who failed to comply with food safety legislation has been prosecuted by Environmental Health and ordered to pay costs by local magistrates.

Off Licence owner ordered to pay costs

News release PR7802 - published on 12 November 2018

The owner of an off licence in Torbay has been ordered to pay court costs to Torbay Council following an appeal against the revocation of their Premises Licence.

Come along to the Elected Mayor's Budget Event

News release PR7801 - published on 9 November 2018

The venue for the Elected Mayor’s budget event has been booked and everyone is invited to come along to Parkfield in Paignton from 3.30 until 5.30pm on Wednesday 14 November.

Statement regarding funding for fishermens’ equipment

News release PR1 - published on 7 November 2018

There’s been some recent speculation and inaccuracies about the funding of equipment for local fishermen.

Consultation on housing needs for the over 50’s now open!

News release PR7799 - published on 6 November 2018

Are you over the age of 50 and starting to think about where you might want to live when you get older? Even if you haven’t thought about moving we would like to hear from you.

Road Closures, Torquay Christmas Carnival 2018

News release PR7800 - published on 6 November 2018

There will be a number of road closures in and around Torquay Town Centre on Saturday 17 November 2018 to enable this year’s Christmas carnival to take place.

The budget proposals are out and we want to hear from you

News release PR7798 - published on 2 November 2018

What matters to you? The Elected Mayor’s draft budget proposals for 2019/2020 have been published today and we want to hear your views.