Community health check success helping to tackle heart disease

News release PR8981 - published on 29 September 2023

Our Director of Public Health is calling for innovative ways for communities to tackle cardiovascular disease as figures show it is causing 1 in 4 deaths of 50–74-year-olds in Torbay.

Torbay businesses invited to sign up to fully funded support programmes at free information session

News release PR3055 - published on 28 September 2023

Torbay businesses of all sizes and sectors are invited to a free information session where they can learn about and sign up to a range of fully funded business support programmes.

Next stage of Inglewood works on Brixham Road due to start in October

News release PR8980 - published on 28 September 2023

The next stage of roadworks on Brixham Road at Paignton to increase traffic flows because of the Inglewood development is due to start in October.

The story that made Agatha Christie the best-selling novelist to feature on specially designed bronze tribute

News release PR8979 - published on 26 September 2023

Agatha Christie's masterpiece 'And Then There Were None' has been chosen by the public to be inscribed on a new tribute to the world renowned 'Queen of Crime'.

Arrangements for pedestrians crossing Brixham Road during resurfacing at Paignton

News release PR8978 - published on 26 September 2023

Resurfacing work on Brixham Road at the junction with Roselands Drive and Wilkins Drive in Paignton started on Monday, 25 September 2023. During the works, the pedestrian crossing has had to be closed for safety reasons.

New green travel scheme for Council staff in Torbay

News release PR8977 - published on 26 September 2023

We've signed up to a new electric car scheme for our staff as part of our work to reduce our carbon footprint.

Halloween - The Abbey After Dark returns for October Half Term

News release PR8976 - published on 26 September 2023

Torre Abbey is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Halloween event - "The Abbey After Dark".

Torbay Council commits to supporting the Armed Forces

News release PR8975 - published on 25 September 2023

Councillors in Torbay have reaffirmed their commitment and support for the Armed Forces.

Children issue anti-smoking message to grown-ups

News release PR8974 - published on 25 September 2023

‘Please don’t smoke where we play’ – that’s the message from schoolchildren to adults who light up near their playgrounds.

Council watchdog seeks answers from South West Water over water quality in Torbay

News release PR8973 - published on 22 September 2023

South West Water representatives will be at a meeting of Torbay Council's watchdog committee to respond to a series of concerns about the water and sewerage systems.

Torbay’s Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Round 1 awards

News release PR8972 - published on 22 September 2023

The first of Torbay’s Local Heritage Grants have been awarded to 12 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay.

We want your views on our ambitions for the next twenty years.

News release PR8971 - published on 21 September 2023

We've started a consultation on our draft Community and Corporate Plan 2023-2043. The plan sets out our ambitions over the next twenty years, with all residents and businesses invited to comment on the proposals.

Mason's on the ball with new name for feedback service

News release PR8970 - published on 18 September 2023

Sports-mad Mason is looking forward to buying a new football with the prize money he won after dreaming up a name for our new young people’s feedback service.

Important resurfacing works going ahead to improve junction on Brixham Road at Paignton

News release PR8969 - published on 15 September 2023

Important road works to improve a busy junction on Brixham Road at Paignton are due to start on Monday, 25 September 2023.

TorVista Homes welcomes new residents into its most recent affordable housing

News release PR8962 - published on 12 September 2023

TorVista Homes have now completed development of nine affordable rent homes at Totnes Road, Paignton.  The homes, which are now fully occupied, will provide much needed housing for local people.

Torbay Council launches resident engagement events

News release PR8967 - published on 11 September 2023

We're beginning a series of in-person events around Torbay so that residents can speak directly to councillors and officers about the issues that matter to them.

Last chance for 12-15 year olds to have their say on Torbay survey

News release PR8966 - published on 11 September 2023

There is just a few more days for 12-15 year-olds to take part in Torbay Council’s survey about life in the Bay.

Torre Abbey is ready to be part of this year’s Agatha Christie Festival

News release PR8965 - published on 8 September 2023

The International Agatha Christie Festival starts today, with Torre Abbey set host multiple events during the 10-day celebration of Agatha’s life and achievements.

Be part of history as we honour the ‘Queen of Crime’.

News release PR8964 - published on 8 September 2023

Agatha Christie fans and enthusiasts are invited to be part of history and vote on which book title should be inscribed on a specially commissioned tribute to the ‘Queen of Crime’.

New Cabinet announcements for Torbay Council

News release PR8963 - published on 8 September 2023

Changes have been announced to our Cabinet with Councillor Adam Billings joining the team.

Torbay Council seek interested parties to lead on the delivery of a Christmas Market

News release PR8961 - published on 5 September 2023

We are seeking Expression of Interest applications from organisations or individuals who would be interested in leading on the delivery of a Christmas Market in Torquay, throughout December.

Opportunity to comment on Sea defence scheme for Paignton and Preston before it’s submitted to Planning

News release PR8960 - published on 1 September 2023

Following the Paignton and Preston Seafront Masterplan approved by Cabinet in January 2023, a planning application for the coastal sea defence part of the scheme is now being prepared. There is now an opportunity to view the final plans before they are submitted at the end of September 2023.

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