Suggested Council Services:   Car park permits

Trade and commercial waste collections

Waste from premises which are used for business - such as shops, factories and offices - is classed as commercial waste.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/commercial-waste/commercial-waste-collection/

Where is the tip (recycling centre)

Find out where the household waste and recycling centre (tip) is and when it is open.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-centre-location/

Paignton Sands

A long red sandy beach with a friendly atmosphere, great choice of facilities and shallow sea ideal for paddling.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/paignton-sands/

Corbyn Head

A lovely little sand and shingle beach with colourful beach huts and interesting rock pools making it very popular with families.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/corbyn-head/

Oyster Cove

An attractive beach made up of sand and shingle with many rock pools to explore at low tide.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/oyster-cove/

Secondary routes

Find out which roads in Torbay are gritted on the secondary route.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/winter/secondary-routes/

Eligibility

Check what evidence you need to provide as proof of eligibility for a free bus pass.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/bus-pass/eligibility/

Saltern Cove

A sand, shingle and rock beach which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest designated in the Geopark and a local nature reserve.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/saltern-cove/

Torre Abbey Sands

An excellent long sandy beach along the sea front in Torquay which is great for making sandcastles.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/torre-abbey-sands/

Green gritting route

Find out which roads in Torbay are gritted on the green route.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/winter/green-route/

Disposing of household waste

Find out what household waste can and can't be taken to the recycle centre.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-centre/household-waste/

Private Hire Vehicle Specifications and Conditions

Private Hire Vehicle Specifications and Conditions
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/taxis/taxi-policy-conditions-and-byelaws/private-hire-vehicle-specifications-and-conditions/

St Marychurch

Find out the location and facilities of these public toilets in Torquay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/toilets/st-marychurch-toilets/

Recycling boxes and bag

Information on the types of recyclable items that can be put in the new style recycling collections.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/what-goes-in-my-bin/recycling-boxes/

Beacon Cove

A tiny shingle beach in a sheltered, sunny position makes this a perfect haven away from the main beach of Torquay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/beacon-cove/

Churston Cove

A peaceful and incredibly beautiful shingle and sand beach in a secluded little cove surrounded by cliffs and wooded hillsides.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/churston-cove/

Garden waste collection points

Find out more about the garden waste collection points in Brixham and Torquay
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/garden-waste/garden-collection-points/

Planning inclusive events

This toolkit provides you with things to consider when planning an inclusive event or activity.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/inclusion/planning-inclusive-events/

Grass cutting

Find out how and when we cut the grass in parks and on grass verges in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/parks/grass/

Babbacombe Beach

A delightful small shingle beach set beneath the cliffs at Babbacombe Downs, popular with families, divers and fisherman.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/beaches/find-a-beach/babbacombe-beach/