We would like to invite you to our next Facebook Live which is taking place on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 6 pm where information will be shared on two highways projects that will be starting at the beginning of January 2022.

The long dark nights may be upon us, but there’s plenty of light to be found at Royal Terrace Gardens in Torquay. Made possible using a share of £750,000 accelerated funding secured by us from the Town’s Fund, LIGHTPLAY will officially be switched on at a special event on Friday 3 December.

The UK charity which campaigns to stop male violence on women and girls, has awarded us its White Ribbon Accreditation for a second time for acknowledging our zero acceptance of abuse and violence in the workplace as we begin our 16 Days of Action Campaign against domestic abuse.

Cabinet has given their approval to fund the development of a new 2,100 sqm production, research and design facility at Edginswell Business Park. Funded through the councils Growth Fund, once developed the site will see BOWA MEDICAL UK relocate from their existing site on the edge of Dartmoor to Torbay.

Carers Rights Day takes place on Thursday 25 November and organisations from across Torbay, including ourselves, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and partners from the voluntary and community sector, have come together to raise awareness of the rights of unpaid Carers.

This year Restorative Justice Week falls between the 21 to 28 November with the aim to focus public attention on the benefits of open and honest communication within child and family focussed care.

Starting on Monday 20 December, eligible children and young people will enjoy two weeks of fun activities with friends and get the opportunity to learn and develop new skills.

Between 1 December and 24 December, reduced parking fees will be offered in selected Torbay Council car parks.

The projects will deliver a range of benefits which are expected to include increased footfall and visitors in the town centre, improved journey times and access into and around Torbay, an improved cultural and tourism offer, higher skill levels and more jobs.

After a year’s absence, Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returning on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November. For the first time the event will be held in the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn.

Our Cabinet has given approval for additional funding to redevelop Lymington Road Coach Station.

Have you thought about how your drinking affects your relationship with your child and other loved ones?

Residents across Torbay who are on a low income can now benefit from free energy efficiency improvements worth up to £10,000 from the Green Homes Grants Scheme.

A scheme to bring colour to Torbay and create a buzz for everyone through urban flower meadows has been a great success.

On Sunday 14 November, a Remembrance Sunday Service will take place at the Cenotaph in Princess Gardens, Torquay.

Torbay foster carers can now apply for free Torquay United match day tickets.

SWISCo, a Torbay Council company, have recently taken delivery of a new HAKO Sweeper, citymaster 1650.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised of upcoming road works in November 2021 across Torbay.

Torbay Council has joined forces with South Devon College for the latest meeting to discuss its Torbay Racism Review on Monday 8th November.

We have released our vision which sets out the priorities for the future of bus services in Torbay.

This month we've launched ‘Work Out to Help Out’ which will see local communities receive free passes to a number of leisure facilities across the Bay.

If your child was born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018, they will be due to start primary school in September 2022.