Concerned you may lose your home?

News release PR8563 - published on 24 December 2021

If you are struggling to pay your rent or mortgage or have found yourself having to live with families or friends, whatever you’re your personal situation is, there is help and support available.

Brixham Bar owner ordered to pay Council's costs

News release PR8562 - published on 22 December 2021

The owner of Hennessey Cocktails in Brixham, has been ordered to pay Court costs to the Council following an appeal against the revocation of his Premises Licence.

Torbay’s Cared for Community comes together to celebrate the commitment of The Pledge made by us and our partners

News release PR8561 - published on 20 December 2021

On Tuesday 7 December Torbay’s Cared for Community hosted a small celebration to mark the commitment of The Pledge.

Torbay Road and Torwood Street Highways works to start in the New Year

News release PR8560 - published on 20 December 2021

Two large highway schemes will be starting in the New Year, and these will unfortunately bring some disruption as you travel around the Bay.

Safe Accommodation Strategy gets approval from Cabinet

News release PR8556 - published on 16 December 2021

The Safe Accommodation Strategy has been developed in response to the Council’s new statutory duties to provide support to victims of domestic abuse and their children living in dedicated “safe accommodation”.

Christmas waste and recycling collections

News release PR8559 - published on 16 December 2021

Residents are reminded that this year there will be no changes to the waste and recycling collections in Torbay.

Cabinet gives funding approval to develop new business premises

News release PR8558 - published on 16 December 2021

Cabinet has given funding approval for the redevelopment of two previous public toilet blocks at Corbyn Head and Preston that have been redundant for some time.

Artist shortlist for Agatha Christie artwork revealed and it’s time to vote for your favourite

News release PR8557 - published on 14 December 2021

The five artists in the running to design a permanent tribute to one of Torbay’s most famous daughters Dame Agatha Christie has been revealed today.

Christmas opening times for services in Torbay

News release PR8555 - published on 13 December 2021

Details of our service availability over the upcoming Christmas and New Year period.

Torbay’s Cared for Children celebrate success at The Awards, with special guest speaker, Kriss Akabusi, MBE

News release PR8554 - published on 13 December 2021

On Friday 19 November our Virtual School hosted The Awards for Cared for Children, celebrating the achievements of local, cared for children in an online awards ceremony.

Spotlight on mental health is focus of Director of Public Health’s Annual Report

News release PR8553 - published on 9 December 2021

Mental health is everyone’s business – that’s the key message from Torbay’s Director of Public Health in his Annual Report.

Torre Abbey receives National Lottery Funding for a digital volunteers programme, as part of its ongoing digital heritage strategy

News release PR8552 - published on 9 December 2021

Torre Abbey has been awarded £18,054 of National Lottery funding to launch a digital volunteering initiative and break down barriers to heritage.

Torquay’s first major Town Deal regeneration project becomes a reality

News release PR8551 - published on 8 December 2021

The Strand, one of the best urban public space in the Bay is about to become a more vibrant, healthier and better-connected space.

Torbays successful Ready for Work programme has been extended

News release PR8550 - published on 7 December 2021

Given the success in Torbay over the past two years, the Ready for Work programme has been extended for a further 12 months.

Have your say on proposals to reduce traffic and get more people active in your area

News release PR8549 - published on 6 December 2021

Have your say on plans to improve the foot and cycle route which runs between Hollicombe (Torquay) through to the end of Marine Drive in Paignton.

Join the Torbay Racism Review meeting with Devon Partnership NHS Trust

News release PR8548 - published on 3 December 2021

We have joined forces with Devon Partnership NHS Trust for the next Torbay Racism Review meeting on Monday 6 December.

Torbay fostering families and parent/carers enjoy a magical evening on the Christmas Train of Lights

News release PR8547 - published on 3 December 2021

On Tuesday 23 November 2021, Torbay fostering families and parent/carers were “all aboard” the Dartmouth Steam Railway Christmas Train of Lights and enjoyed a magical evening of festive storytelling and enchanting light displays.

TorVista Homes first new build project begins

News release PR8542 - published on 2 December 2021

Work began this week to develop nine affordable rent homes including one adapted home at Totnes Road, Paignton.

Torbay Supplier Engagement Conference to take place 16 December 2021

News release PR8546 - published on 2 December 2021

The first Torbay Supplier Engagement Conference will take place on 16 December 2021. The conference will be virtual and will welcome procurement leads from the local public sector.

Extension at Mayfield School will provide new improved facilities for pupils

News release PR8545 - published on 2 December 2021

Work has started at Mayfield School to build a new Administration Block, which will allow existing space within the school to be remodelled to accommodate improved, reconfigured teaching and learning spaces.

Torbay’s Household Support Fund to provide financial assistance to households this winter

News release PR8544 - published on 1 December 2021

We have been allocated £1.2 million by the Department of Work and Pensions to provide food and heating to vulnerable households and individuals across Torbay over the winter period.

Get involved with National Tree Week (27 November – 5 December 2021) in Torbay

News release PR8543 - published on 1 December 2021

It’s National Tree Week (27 November to 5 December) and we want to recruit more Tree Wardens - especially in Brixham –  as part of our aims for a Carbon Neutral Torbay.

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