News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Preparing for the summer season

News release PR8892 - published on 31 March 2023

With the Easter holidays here, we're getting ready to introduce our annual seasonal changes. We’ve put together an essential guide for residents and visitors to advise them on what we are doing to make Torbay enjoyable and accessible for all this summer.

Recycling at Easter

News release PR8891 - published on 31 March 2023

Information to help you recycle at Easter.

Earth Hour - Change to event details

News release PR8890 - published on 24 March 2023

The Earth Hour event will now be held in Torre Abbey's Spanish Barn from 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March, with entertainment including light jugglers and artists.

Recycling in Torbay is up – to celebrate we’re giving away a free garden waste subscription!

News release PR8889 - published on 21 March 2023

Recycling in Torbay has increased, and to celebrate we're giving our 5,000th garden waste subscriber a year's free subscription.

Community asked for ideas on public realm improvements

News release PR8887 - published on 21 March 2023

Residents are being invited to suggest how the streetscape in the Melville neighbourhood of Torquay can be enhanced.

Get involved with the Great British Spring Clean 2023

News release PR8888 - published on 21 March 2023

Get involved with a litter pick or beach clean as part of this year's Great British Spring Clean.

Development works at Lymington Road Coach Station start this month

News release PR8886 - published on 21 March 2023

Classic Builders have been appointed to build new business facilities at Lymington Road Coach Station. Works are set to start in the coming weeks, after demolition of the old buildings and ground works were completed at the end of 2022.

Taking a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and intimidation of our councillors and officers

News release PR8885 - published on 21 March 2023

At a meeting of Cabinet today, Members will be asked to vote to pass a motion, supported by all Group Leaders, committing the Council to challenge the normalisation of abuse against councillors and to uphold exemplary standards of public and political debate.

Brixham residents to be asked for their views in a Parish Poll

News release PR8884 - published on 21 March 2023

On Thursday 13 April 2023, electors in Brixham will be able to have their say in a Parish Poll.

New heat pump for Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery to reduce carbon emissions

News release PR8883 - published on 20 March 2023

National funding has been awarded for a new heat pump at Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery which will reduce carbon emissions and save on heating bills.

Residents encouraged to put their best foot forward with new trail

News release PR8882 - published on 20 March 2023

People across the Bay are being encouraged to join in a brand new walking/cycling treasure hunt, with some great prizes to be won along the way.

Empty properties in Torre brought back into use as homes

News release PR8880 - published on 20 March 2023

Three long term empty properties in Torre have been brought back into use after being sold by auction.

Building new homes at Preston Down Road with a delivery partner

News release PR8881 - published on 20 March 2023

On Tuesday 21 March, Cabinet will be considering a recommendation that could see a successful Registered Provider (also known as a social housing provider) appointed to deliver new homes at Preston Down Road.

Demolition contractor revealed for Crossways

News release PR8878 - published on 20 March 2023

We can reveal that a demolition contractor has started work to bring the former Crossways shopping centre in Paignton town centre down.

Earth Hour Torbay 2023 event on 25 March

News release PR8879 - published on 17 March 2023

Head down to Torre Abbey with your lanterns at 8.30pm on Saturday 25 March for Torbay's Earth Hour event.

Council allocates further funds to help residents with cost of living

News release PR8874 - published on 17 March 2023

We will be getting £2.4 million of funding through the Household Support Fund (HSF) to assist residents with their living costs.

Two much-loved coastal footpaths benefit from refurbishment.

News release PR8877 - published on 16 March 2023

We have carried out repairs on a much-loved section of the South West Coast Path between Walls Hill and Ansteys Cove in Torquay.

Torbay to host celebrations in honour of the Coronation of Kings Charles III

News release PR8876 - published on 16 March 2023

With 51 days until the Coronation of Kings Charles III on Saturday 6 May, we are working with community partners to put on a weekend of free celebratory events.

Plan agreed with Department for Education to support growing demand and costs

News release PR8875 - published on 16 March 2023

Torbay Council is welcoming the allocation of ringfenced government funding to help reduce the deficit in its Dedicated School Grant (DSG).

Park and fly: Iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight confirmed to return to the English Riviera Airshow as car parking tickets go on sale

News release PR8873 - published on 15 March 2023

With the RAF Red Arrows already confirmed to lead the way with breath-taking stunts and displays, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is also set to wow crowds as they soar across the skies.

Torbay Council becomes first Children's Services to be awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status

News release PR8872 - published on 14 March 2023

We are the first local authority in the UK to receive the award for Children’s Services from the Restorative Justice Council.

Torbay submits bid to Active Travel England for improvements for walking and cycling

News release PR8871 - published on 14 March 2023

A bid has been submitted to Active Travel England for funding for a new crossing at Shiphay Lane.

Torbay church that’s now a home shows what can be done with empty properties

News release PR8870 - published on 14 March 2023

The renovation of the formerly derelict Trinity Church into a family home is a great example of what can be done with empty properties.

New store taking shape at Edginswell Business Park

News release PR8869 - published on 14 March 2023

After facing unprecedented challenges in the construction industry, we have progressed with works that will see a new 2,300 square metre purpose-built store open in the Autumn of 2023.

This Mother’s Day why not buy a wheelie useful gift that lasts all year

News release PR8867 - published on 9 March 2023

If your mum is a keen gardener, why not buy a garden waste gift subscription for Mother's Day?

Sports clubs and groups celebrate funding wins

News release PR8868 - published on 9 March 2023

A number of sports clubs and groups across Torbay have benefitted from a £30,000 council windfall. They have successfully bid for awards of up to £2,500 each under Back to Sport 2, part of our Torbay on the Move initiative to get more people, more active, more often.