Free energy bills support for Torbay residents

News release PR9214 - published on 30 October 2024

A support scheme called ‘Energy Saving Torbay’ is helping residents save money and stay warm in their homes by offering free energy advice and support.

Torquay Pavilion back in our hands

News release PR9213 - published on 29 October 2024

We are pleased to announce that we have regained full control of Torquay Pavilion. This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for the cherished local asset.

Marking one year of a successful regeneration partnership with plans for flagship town centre transformational scheme released

News release PR9210 - published on 29 October 2024

We, Willmott Dixon and Milligan mark the one-year anniversary of its innovative and forward-thinking partnership by sharing exciting plans for Union Square in Torquay.

Plans for Torbay conservation areas thanks to new partnership with National Lottery Heritage Fund

News release PR9211 - published on 25 October 2024

Brixham Town, Paignton Old Town and Torquay Harbour are to benefit from a new partnership with National Lottery Heritage Fund.

New work programmes offer free support to Torbay businesses

News release PR9209 - published on 24 October 2024

Two work programmes have been launched in Torbay to help local businesses train their employees in new skills and technologies.

Still time to have your say on UNICEF UK Child Friendly Torbay surveys

News release PR9208 - published on 24 October 2024

Our three surveys about our work with UNICEF UK for Torbay to become a Child Friendly Community close on Sunday 3 November.

Squirrels, motorbikes and pigeons – vote for your favourite photo as part of National Care Leavers Week!

News release PR9207 - published on 23 October 2024

Care experienced young people in Torbay have submitted photos as part of Care Leavers Week and you can vote for your favourites.

Torbay night bus to offer additional travel option after evening out

News release PR9206 - published on 23 October 2024

Night buses will now be available in Torbay, running into the early hours of the morning every Saturday from 2 November until 21 December, providing a safe travel option for people who are out in the evenings.

Bringing bay wide early years services together with families for Baby Week (14-20 November)

News release PR9205 - published on 21 October 2024

Torbay Family Hubs is working with partners and practitioners to bring early years services together with families for Baby Week Torbay.

Everything: New Torbay Fostering campaign and video launched

News release PR9202 - published on 17 October 2024

This week we launched the new 'Everything' Fostering video and our new 'Foster With Torbay' campaign.

Are you care experienced? Come to Torbay’s ‘All Of Us, We Are One’ Wellbeing Day for care experienced young people

News release PR9204 - published on 16 October 2024

As part of National Care Leavers Week a Wellbeing Day is being held for care experienced young people at Torquay Assembly Hall on Tuesday 29 October.

Care home demolition will clear the way for new social housing in Brixham

News release PR9203 - published on 15 October 2024

Demolition of the main buildings at the former St Kilda care home in Brixham is due to start soon following the safe removal of asbestos from the site.

Hotspot policing boosts community safety in Torbay with increased patrols

News release PR9201 - published on 14 October 2024

Street marshals have launched in Torquay and Paignton as part of a hotspot policing initiative. The street marshals will be working alongside town centre officers and the police to address antisocial behaviour (ASB) and improve community safety.

Have your say on the proposed Council Tax Reduction Scheme from 1 April 2025

News release PR9200 - published on 10 October 2024

We are asking for your views on proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction scheme from 1 April 2025.

Local Government Association publishes Peer Review Challenge report of Torbay Adult Social Care

News release PR9198 - published on 9 October 2024

Read the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Challenge Review report following a visit to Torbay’s Adult Social Care services in June.

Significant changes to bus services during the Strand road closure, important service information for bus passengers

News release PR9199 - published on 8 October 2024

Bus passengers are advised of significant changes to services during the Strand road closure and urged to check timetables before they travel.

October is ‘Children of Foster Carers Month’ – Could your family foster?

News release PR9197 - published on 7 October 2024

October is 'Children of Foster Carers Month' - Did you know even if you already have your own children you can also foster?

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail to return with exciting new additions for 2024!

News release PR9196 - published on 4 October 2024

The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail is back for a third consecutive year with 18 large light installations and a Christmas market, making this year's event even more impressive.

A Greener Way For Our Bay: New Climate Action Plan for Torbay approved

News release PR9190 - published on 4 October 2024

An ambitious new action plan to help tackle climate change has been approved.

Have your say on transport plan for Torbay and Devon

News release PR9195 - published on 1 October 2024

Torbay residents are being invited to have their say on future plans for transport covering the Bay as well as Devon.

Local Heritage Grant Scheme offers small sports groups, community groups and charities extra funds to support heritage-based activities

News release PR9194 - published on 1 October 2024

We want to hear from all small sports groups, community groups and charities as we reopen our Local Heritage Grant Scheme for applications from Monday 30 September.

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