Work is underway to repair storm damage located to the western side of Princess Pier at Torquay harbour.

Potential heavy traffic may be experienced on a number of Torbay roads tomorrow (Friday 28 November) and into Saturday (29 November) due to forecasted weather conditions, ongoing roadwork’s and a number of large retail stores taking part in Black Friday.

Fresh new plans for the redevelopment of the Marina Development Limited car park and refurbishment of the Pavilion have been submitted to Torbay Council.

People across Torbay are being urged to pledge to go red for HIV Testing Week (22-30 November 2014) and World AIDS Day (1 December 2014)  Torbay Council, which is the strategic lead for Public Health in the bay,  has joined forces with The Eddystone Trust, the local HIV and sexual health charity, to promote better HIV awareness in the area.

A new website for anyone living with emotional or physical abuse in Torbay is being launched on Monday 24 November 2014 as part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Week.

This year’s bathing water quality results have been announced and Torbay’s beaches have met the highest European standard.

As part of Torbay Council’s commitment to improving public transport, a new ferry service between Brixham and Torquay is to be introduced.

More than 1300 people have now been online and completed a survey that will decide the future of Torre Abbey’s front green.

Torbay Council has welcomed the news that the Coca-Cola Christmas truck will be visiting Torquay on Wednesday 17 December.

Torbay Council is seeking comments on masterplans that will play a key role in shaping and delivering development in areas of Torquay and Paignton.

Torbay’s railway was a double winner at the National Community Rail Awards held in Scarborough Torquay station scooped third prize in the Best Station Gardens category thanks to its green transformation by the ROC Aspects learning centre and the First Great Western station adoption project.

Torbay Council has commenced a public consultation on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

A new scheme to help job seekers launches this week in Torbay Libraries.

As part of Torbay Council’s commitment to its Armed Forces Military Covenant, a second ‘festive’ coffee morning will be taking place for local armed forces families on Wednesday 10 December at 10.

An updated list of polling stations for future elections is now available.

Christmas is a time to enjoy good company and good food without worrying about food poisoning, which is why Torbay Council is reminding residents to ‘look before you book’.

A Torbay Council Senior Environmental Health Officer has been praised by the Police for discovering a cannabis stash during a routine inspection of premises in Paignton earlier last week.

As part of the Torbay Council’s continued campaign to tackle Rogue Landlords, a Torquay landlady has been ordered by Magistrates to pay nearly £6,000 in court fines and costs for failing to comply with a Prohibition Order.