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Ask to see information about your child

How to ask to see the information held by the Council about your child (subject access request).
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/information-and-data/child-sar/

Local Resilience Forum

How we make sure we are prepared to deal with emergencies by working with other council's and agencies.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/emergencies/our-role/lrf/

About the council

Find out about your local councillor, council meetings, policies and our current job vacancies.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/

2026 By-election - Furzeham with Summercombe Ward

See the results of the Furzeham with Summercombe Ward of Brixham Town Council by-election held on 29 January 2026.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/by-elections/2026-by-election-furzeham-with-summercombe/

Governance Referendum

Find about the vote being held in May to decide if we change the way we are run the Council and keep an Elected Mayor.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/referendums/governance-referendum-2016/

Voting and elections

Find out about council elections, including the process, how to vote, how to become a councillor and division boundaries.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/

Local elections

Find out about the elections held to elect the Councillors (Members) of Torbay Council including the results of past elections.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/local/

Plans, policies and strategies

Find out about the council's strategies, plans and policies which shape the way we deliver and improve services.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/

Brixham Town Council

Find out about the elections held to elect the Councillors (Members) of Brixham Town Council including the results of past elections.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/brixham/

By-elections

Find out about local by-election's held to elect the Councillors (Members) of Torbay Council including the results of past elections.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/voting-and-elections/elections/by-elections/

Torbay Lottery

Torbay Council is one of the first local authorities to launch an online lottery, to help support good causes in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/torbay-lottery/

Business growth and support

Find out about the help and support available from Torbay Council to start-up, grow and relocate your business in Torbay
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/business-growth-and-support/

Arts Council England advice-giving session

Find out about the Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants and Developing Your Creative Practice funding programmes.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/leisure-sports-and-community/torbay-culture-heritage-forum/arts-council-england-advice-giving-session/

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/

Torbay Council Climate Change Action Plan 2024 - 2026

Find out about our commitment to becoming a carbon neutral council and how we are working with others to create a carbon neutral Torbay by 2030.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/climate-change/torbay-council-climate-change-action-plan/torbay-council-climate-change-action-plan-2024-2026/

Someone has been in the care of Torbay Council

Find out about discounts for care leavers
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/reducing-your-bill/care-leavers/

The key legislation

Find out about the key legislation
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/key-legislation/

Overview

Part of the empty homes policy for Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/community-safety/empty-homes-policy/ehp-overview/

Report fraud within or against the council

Find out what counts as fraud and how to report it.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/fraud/

Liability Orders

Information about liability orders
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/liability-orders/