People who live in Torbay are now being given a final chance to join the My Bay scheme for 2025 and enjoy a summer of great savings.

The My Bay resident card gives access to exclusive offers at popular attractions like Paignton Zoo, Torre Abbey and Kents Cavern.

There are My Bay deals on food and drink, from seafront ice creams to fish and chips and restaurant meals.

They include activities from swimming and climbing to walking tours and rib rides, plus visits to the cinema and theatre.

There are offers with health and wellbeing therapists and at a wide range of shops from jewellery to gifts, fashion, and arts and crafts.

My Bay also has deals on professional services, including for the home, DIY and building.

All the offers, deals and discounts are listed on the My Bay section of our website.

The My Bay scheme opened in January 2025 to support the local economy and help people's money go further.

Around 1,800 people have already joined for a year of savings with more than 100 local businesses.

Other My Bay benefits:

• A parking permit for an extra hour free in most off-street pay-and-display car parks in Torbay when you buy a ticket for an hour or more with cash or card.
• 33 free visits to public toilets in Torbay - worth £10.

There's now a limited sign-up window to join My Bay and enjoy the benefits for 12 months from 1 July. This is the final chance to join the scheme for 2025.

Cllr David Thomas, Leader of Torbay Council, said: "We have seen a fantastic uptake from residents and businesses so far and My Bay is now firmly bedded in. Lots of people are already using the offers, and now there's a final chance for this year to join in and show your support for local businesses.

"It's a great way for people to make their money go further on visits to our high streets and attractions, and also on products and professional services from a wide range of great local providers.

"We want to make sure we are doing all we can to help Torbay thrive, and My Bay supports that aim by helping people's money go further by supporting local businesses.

"I would urge everyone to take a look at what's on offer.

"My Bay is a way we can all work together to support the local economy and make the most of our beautiful Bay all year round.

"The benefits of joining My Bay are clear and the support from local people has been amazing so far. It has been well received by the business community, and we are seeing more offers continue to be added."

Applications are only accepted at certain times of the year and can be made now online via the Torbay Council website or a My Torbay account.

The current application period closes at midday on Monday 12 May 2025.

Proof of residence is needed and there is a list of acceptable documents on the website.

To apply for a My Bay parking permit, you must show a copy of both your driving licence and V5 vehicle registration document, Motability Agreement or Leasing Agreement. These will also count as proof of residence for the resident card.

If you cannot go online, paper application forms are available at the libraries in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

You can apply in person at the libraries, but you must bring your proof of residence and vehicle registration to apply.

After an application is approved and a £10 fee paid to cover admin costs, the card and permit will be posted out in June, ready to start using from 1 July 2025 for 12 months.

The £10 sign-up fee has been waived for unpaid Carers registered with Torbay Carers, as a thank-you for the work that they do.

Help and information are available from the Customer Services team on 01803 207900.

Terms and conditions apply to the scheme and full details are on the My Bay section of our website.

Residents can find out more and sign up at the My Bay section of the Torbay Council website.