News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Paignton is bidding for share of £675 million Government’s Future High Streets Fund

News release PR7837 - published on 28 March 2019

We have submitted a bid for more than £15 million for the regeneration of Paignton town centre.

New 0-19 Services for Torbay- Contract Awarded

News release PR7836 - published on 25 March 2019

A service for 0-19 year olds and their families has been awarded to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Action for Children and The Children’s Society will be subcontractors to this contract.

Oldway statement

News release PR0 - published on 25 March 2019

A Torbay Council Spokesperson said: “It is with great disappointment and regret that we have to announce that we will not be able to open Oldway to the public on the weekend of 6 and 7 April, as we had hoped.

The Printed Line at Torre Abbey Museum

News release PR7835 - published on 22 March 2019

Opening at Torre Abbey Museum on Saturday 6 April and running until Saturday 2 June, The Printed Line, an Arts Council Collection’s new exhibition, is touring the UK showcasing work by artists including David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Patrick Caulfield and Frank Stella.

Torbay Music Hub launches a new charity

News release PR7834 - published on 21 March 2019

Torbay Music Hub is launching a charity to help provide additional music education opportunities for young people across Torbay.

English Tourism Week - a chance for residents to experience local tourist attractions

News release PR7833 - published on 20 March 2019

Torre Abbey Museum, Paignton Palace Theatre and Torquay Museum are all marking Visit England’s English Tourism Week, taking place Saturday 30 March to Sunday 7 April, by giving offers to local residents.

‘Peer on peer’ child exploitation highlighted as concern in the south west

News release PR1 - published on 18 March 2019

Children across the south west are victims of sexual exploitation. But while media reports often highlight cases of adult grooming and child abuse, Devon and Cornwall Police say the most likely form of child sexual exploitation (CSE) in the south west is perpetrated by other young people.

Armed Forces Day Update

News release PR0 - published on 15 March 2019

We have undertaken lengthy discussions with our partners regarding Armed Forces Day 2019 and, with the Council’s event budget being cut, it was agreed that we were unable to meet the funding requirements and do an event of this stature justice, as we have in previous years.