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How the council works

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Other financial help

Information about other financial help available
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/other-financial-help/

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/

Repaying your overpayment

How to pay back Housing Benefit if you have been overpaid.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/

Financial assessment form

If you want us to consider lower repayments then you will need to complete a financial assessment form.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-overpayment/hb-repay-overpayment/hb-pay-instalments/financial-assessment/

What evidence we need

Find out what proof we need for your benefit application.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-evidence/

If you are self-employed

Information on how self-employed earnings are calculated when working out Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/hb-can-you-get/hb-working/hb-self-employed/

Welfare Support

Offering support to residents who are experiencing financial hardship
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/other-help/welfare-support/

Pay an invoice in full

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

COVID-19

Privacy notices for activities carried that are related to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/information-and-data/data-protection/privacy-notice/covid-19-pn/

Charging Policy

How we charge for specialised services such as, information requests, Land Charges and general concessions.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/corporate/charging-policy/

High hedges

Find out what you can do if you property is affected by high hedges.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/asb-environment-and-nuisance/high-hedges/

How you will be paid

Details of how landlords receive their tenants Housing Benefit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/landlord-paid/

My tenant is in arrears

What we can do if your tenant is behind with the rent.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/benefits/benefits-landlords/landlord-payments/tenant-arrears/