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All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Cryptosporidium update – 18 May Boil notice lifted for properties in the White Rock, Hookhills, Broadsands, Galmpton, Churston and lower Brixham areas.

News release PR9127 - published on 18 May 2024

South West Water (SWW) have confirmed this afternoon that the boil water notice for around 14,500 properties supplied by the Alston reservoir has been lifted. This means they can use their tap water as normal.

Cryptosporidium update - 17 May

News release PR9126 - published on 17 May 2024

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed there have been 46 cases of cryptosporidium.

£20.25million secured from Levelling Up Partnership to regenerate our coastline, more homes and Oldway Mansion

News release PR9125 - published on 17 May 2024

Government has confirmed this week that we have been successful in being named as the latest place to benefit from a major tailored regeneration programme.

Civilian aircraft line-up announced for English Riviera Airshow

News release PR9124 - published on 17 May 2024

Event organisers have announced the civilian aircraft which will be stunning crowds at this year’s English Riviera Airshow.

Torbay Lottery celebrates seven years of supporting local good causes

News release PR9123 - published on 17 May 2024

Torbay Lottery celebrates its seventh birthday on Saturday, 25 May 2024, and is shining a light on some of the local community groups that have benefitted from its support.

Two-way traffic through Torquay’s harbourside for May bank holiday and June events

News release PR9122 - published on 17 May 2024

Two lanes of traffic will be flowing along Torquay’s harbourside between Friday 24 May and Sunday 9 June to support businesses, traders, and event organisers.

Cryptosporidium

News release PR9120 - published on 15 May 2024

South West Water (SWW) has confirmed that low levels of Cryptosporidium has been found in the local supply of water in and around Brixham.

Work to start on new Changing Places toilet in Brixham

News release PR9119 - published on 13 May 2024

Work will be starting soon on a new Changing Places toilet for Brixham for people with disabilities who are unable to use general accessible toilets.

Join Torbay’s biggest and best-ever Foster Care Fortnight

News release PR9118 - published on 10 May 2024

It’s Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May 2024) and our Fostering team will be out and about nearly every day throughout the fortnight.

English Riviera Airshow - What’s New for 2024

News release PR9117 - published on 10 May 2024

This year’s English Riviera Airshow promises to be better than ever as organisers announce a wide range of new additions.

Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) come into effect across Torbay

News release PR9116 - published on 7 May 2024

We've revised an alcohol PSPO in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham and introduced a new dispersal one in Torquay town centre.

Views sought on proposals for six new 20mph zones to improve safety around schools

News release PR9115 - published on 7 May 2024

Views are being sought on plans for six new 20mph zones to improve road safety around schools in Torbay.

Council Leaders submit their proposal for Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority to the Secretary of State

News release PR9114 - published on 3 May 2024

Devon County Council and Torbay Council have formally submitted our joint proposal for a Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority (CCA) to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.