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Extra financial help available

If you are having money problems other help is available.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/

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/

Budget 2023/24

Find out about the budget that the Cabinet is proposing for the 2023/24 financial year.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/finance/budget/budget-202324/

Household Support Fund Policy

April to September 2022
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/finance-policies/household-support-fund-policy/

Births

How and where to register your child's birth.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/registrar/register-a-birth/

Landlords information

Information about how you may be affected if tenants claim help with their rent.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/

Late appeals

Information on what happens when we receive a late appeal.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-appeals/late-appeals/

Appeal a decision

How to appeal a decision for the household or welfare support scheme.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/welfare-support/hsf-appeals/

Paying by instalments

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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/hb-pay-instalments/

Information we need to make sure you get the right bill

Find out what information we need to make sure your bill is correct.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/landlords/get-the-right-bill/

Council meetings and decisions

Details of meetings and decisions, including access to minutes and agendas, and how to get involved.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/how-the-council-works/meetings-and-decisions/

How the council works

Find your parliamentary representative and learn how we conduct our business.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/how-the-council-works

Jobs and skills

Information for Torbay residents who are struggling to find work.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cost-of-living/jobs-col/

Explanations and appeals

What you need to do if you think that a decision we've made is wrong.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-appeals/explanations-and-appeals/

Leader of the Council

Find out about the Leader and Cabinet model of governance that is used in Torbay to make decisions.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/leader-of-the-council/

Other ways to reduce your bill

Other ways you may be able to reduce your bill
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council-tax/reducing-your-bill/other-reductions/

Benefits and finances

Information for Torbay residents who are struggling financially.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/cost-of-living/finance-col/

Private tenants

What to do if you are being evicted by your landlord.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/housing/homelessness/private-tenants/

Tree planting

Find out about our tree planting programme which forms a key part of our commitment to tackling the climate emergency.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/planning-and-building/trees/tree-planting/

Taxis

Find out how to apply for a Hackney Carriage or Private Hire vehicle driver's or operators licence.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/licensing/taxis/