We are implementing a 20mph zone in the Foxhole area of Paignton to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety.

In March 2020, we gave support to Country Buses to enable them to operate their bus routes 15 and 16 until 31 March 2021.

A new fund of £54,000 to help spruce up local areas across the Bay has been made available by Torbay Council.

Torbay couple granted Freedom of the Borough for their contribution towards improving the lives of Children

Torbay’s Director of Public Health, Dr Caroline Dimond, has published her annual report and this year there could only be one theme; Torbay’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Families in Torbay hit by the COVID-19 pandemic could be in line for help with their fuel bills, thanks to a new partnership between us, Citizens Advice and Torbay Community Helpline.

Torbay Council welcomes the government’s announcement to start easing Torbay out of lockdown restrictions from 8 March, with pupils returning to school and our care home residents able to nominate a visitor for regular visits.

From 1 March, we'll begin to roll out our COVID-19 Community Testing programme to provide regular tests for asymptomatic people – that is people who don’t show any symptoms – who work in certain businesses that are most at risk from infection.

Torbay businesses are encouraged to find out if they are eligible for additional financial support available to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on their business.

A campaign delivered by TDA and Maybe* on behalf of Torbay Council will create a network of connected traders to support and promote shopping locally in Torbay.

Torbay Council would like to hear the views of their residents.

A Torbay based intergenerational programme which brings together Childminders, young children and residential adults on a daily basis has won a national award

Motorists are advised that resurfacing works will be carried out in Brixham next week.

The 2021/22 Capital Budget was approved at the Adjourned Meeting of the Council on 11 February 2021.

With the help of the Blue Cross, SWISCo are helping to reunite microchipped deceased cats and dogs with their owners.

Torbay Council has officially appointed a new Director of Public Health for Torbay.

Work begins on the foundations of the 120 bedroom Premier Inn hotel in Torquay.

The 2021/22 Budget has been approved at the Adjourned Meeting of the Council last night.

Building safer communities and working with partners to tackle crime to keep Torbay’s residents safe is a key priority for us.

We are seeking the views of residents living in Paignton and Preston on the proposals for a sea defence scheme that will aim to help protect the town from flooding over the next 50 years.

With half-term just around the corner, Torbay Council remain committed to supporting all low income families.

An empty property is a wasted home that could be lived in by someone who needs it.

With a heavy heart, we have decided not to go ahead with the English Riviera Airshow in 2021.

We are asking local residents for their views on transport plans for the Bay.

A new, two-storey extension has been completed at Burton Academy

National Apprenticeship Week 2021 takes place next week from 8 to 14 February.

As part of our ongoing commitment to tackling climate change and improving the local environment, new trees will be planted along Shiphay Lane in Torquay.

We are getting tough on littering and fly-tipping and have appointed a new enforcement team to clean up the Bay.

Businesses run by self-employed people in the Bay are now eligible for a COVID grant to help pay their business bills, under new criteria.

People who are advised to stay in their homes to protect themselves (shield) during the pandemic are urged to contact Torbay’s Shielding Hub for extra support if in need.