Information on Torbay service opening over the Christmas and New Year period.

Since the transfer, Torbay Youth Trust working closely with Children’s Services has gone from strength to strength, and together they have continued to identify and support young people and their families during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday 23 November, Advanced Social Workers commenced a 12-month development programme which focuses on leadership, quality assurance, change management and supervision.

The government announced today that Devon, including Torbay will be in Tier 2 of the local COVID restrictions until at least 16 December. This is to help tackle the spread of coronavirus in Torbay.

Torbay Council’s COVID Community Champions initiative is the first of its kind in Devon and Cornwall. The champions are volunteering to share the latest facts and advice on tackling the virus, and to be reliable sources of information.

Torbay Council welcomes the news that the Government will be awarding £7.8m for a new railway station in the Torquay Gateway.

This week's COVID-19 community video message from Director of Public Health, Dr Caroline Dimond.

Clennon Lane in Torquay is being resurfaced from Monday 30 November so motorists may experience some delays.

The work is taking place at the Newton Road junction of Shiphay Lane from Monday 23 November through to Friday 27 November.

Apply now for cash grants. We're administering the £7 million in grant funds from national Government and have opened up the application form on our website.

This week's COVID-19 community video message from Director of Public Health, Dr Caroline Dimond.

We are paying tribute to Councillor Ian Doggett, who has served as ward member for Clifton and Maidenway ward in Paignton for the past 17 years.

In anticipation of lockdown easing, we plan to offer reduced parking fees at nominated council car parks in December.

Overnight on Thursday 26 November planned roadworks will take place on Brixham Road in Churston Ferrers.

Despite non-essential retail and other high street business closures in accordance with national measures, the Reopening High Streets Safely project in Torbay is continuing to look at ways to support businesses during this uncertain time.

We have appointed Jacquie Sims as our Children’s Services Divisional Director, of Safeguarding.

SWISCo have caught up with more than 70,000 household recycling collections after around two-thirds of their staff had to self-isolate, so the vast majority of collections have now been completed.

Torbay Council and Devon and Cornwall Police will be holding a joint meeting as part of Torbay’s ongoing review into tackling racism.

Dr Caroline Dimond, Director of Public Health for Torbay Council, speaks out about the rising cases of COVID-19 Brixham and also explains where these cases are coming from and has a call to action for residents

Torbay Council are asking businesses to get ready to apply for cash grants, with £7 million available for Torbay.

On Monday 9 November, Maggi Douglas-Dunbar, The Worshipful Mayor of Torbay hosted a virtual awards ceremony to present the next deserving winner of the Mayor’s Special Recognition Award with their certificate.

The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Monday 16 November.

Latest Update from Dr Caroline Dimond, Director of Public Health, regarding COVID-19 in Torbay.

Torre Abbey is currently seeking artists, makers, performers to apply for our new Spring Open exhibition to be held at Torre Abbey.

Significant progress is being made on the new £11M 120 bedroom Premier Inn hotel being built on part of Terrace Car Park in Torquay.

The roadworks that were due to start on 9 November on Teignmouth Road have been delayed until early December.

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark today launches a series of video-interviews with world leading scientists and experts to unravel the facts behind Torbay’s UNESCO designation

We are inviting anyone over the age of 16 who lives or works in Torbay to volunteer as a COVID-19 community champion. You’ll be helping us keep your family, friends and colleagues safe by keeping them up to date on how to stop the spread of the virus.

Join us for our next Facebook Live event on Tuesday 10 November at 6pm and Ask Us about the 2021/22 budget proposals.

A lane closure is currently in place affecting Oldway Road at the rear of Oldway Mansion.

Government formally announced today that England would enter a period of national lockdown from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December to help tackle the rising cases of COVID-19.

In anticipation of the new national lockdown measures which could start within hours, we're urging those heading out today to remember the rules.

The mobile testing unit at Torquay Coach Station in Lymington Road will be there until at least Monday 9 November.

Between Sunday 8 and Wednesday 11 November, two of Brixham’s carparks will be temporarily closed or have limited spaces available to the public in order to accommodate a large film production crew.

This week is the last chance for local residents to have their say on our Resource and Waste Strategy consultation.

On Saturday 31 October, Government announced a national lockdown due to rising infection rates of COVID-19.

Do you have a child that is due to start primary school in September 2021? Torbay Council is reminding local parents and carers that the application window for you to apply for your chosen primary school will be open from 1 November 2020 until 15 January 2021.