Suggested Council Services:   Car park permits

What to do in an emergency

Help and guidance during the first vital minutes if you've been in a car accident.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/drivers/young-drivers/panic/

Young drivers

Road safety information for young drivers and their passengers in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/drivers/young-drivers/

Torbay Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment

The HELAA assesses whether potential sites are suitable, available and achievable for housing, employment or other development. It is an evidence based document and not council policy.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/helaa/

Time to stop driving?

Information on making the decision to stop driving and advice on talking to loved ones about driving concerns.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/drivers/older-drivers/time-to-stop-driving/

Walking to school

Find out about walking your children to school including what the benefits are.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/school-travel/walking-to-school/

The Strand: Harbour Public Realm

Find out more about the work we are doing to regenerate The Strand and Harbourside in Torquay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/regeneration/harbour-public-realm/

2025 heritage impact assessments

Read the full details of the heritage impact assessments carried out on 102 sites in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/evidence-base-and-monitoring/2025-hia/

Torbay Climate Conversations

Transport and Mobility held on 27 May 2022 - Transcription Report
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/climate-change/torbay-climate-conversations-1/

Ceremony Room at Cockington Court

Details about ceremonies held in the Ceremony Room.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/marriages/register-office/ceremony-room/

Apply for a blue badge

Find out more about parking for people with disabilities including how to apply.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/adult-social-care/getting-out-and-about/blue-badges/

Pavement Licence

Apply for a licence to place tables and chairs on the pavement
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/pavement-licence/

Travel Torbay

Your one stop destination for travel advice to help keep you moving around the bay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/

Dropped kerbs and crossovers

Information on creating a dropped kerb or crossover and how to apply for a licence.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highways-licenses/dropped-kerbs/

Tor Bay Harbour website - Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards Policy

A set of objectives and controls intended to manage and promote the safe use of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Tor Bay.
https://www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk/about/plans-policies/kayaks-canoes-and-paddleboards-policy/

By ferry

Find out about the ferry services available around Torbay for commuters and visitors.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/ferry/

Victoria Centre Development Brief

Information on the development of the Victoria Centre at Garfield Road in Paignton.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-plan/victoria-centre-development-brief/

Driving safer for longer

Tips and advice for older drivers to help you drive safer for longer.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/drivers/older-drivers/driving-safer-for-longer/

Safer Streets

Find out what we are doing to discourage anti-social behaviour and reduce violence against women and girls.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/safer-torbay/safer-streets/

School travel and safety

Find information on how to get help with school, sixth form and college travel, school travel plans and walking and cycling to school.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/school-travel/

Cycling to school

Find out about children cycling to school including what the benefits are.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/road-safety/school-travel/cycling-to-school/