News

All the latest news releases published by our Communications Team.

Brixham Road – Information on the diversion and updates for pedestrians and cyclists

News release PR8808 - published on 22 December 2022

Brixham Road from Windy Corner to the junction with Goodrington and Long Road will be fully closed from 9.30 am on the 3 January 2023 to 31 March 2023.

Torbay Children’s Services thank local businesses for helping to create magical Christmas memories for Torbay fostering families.

News release PR8807 - published on 21 December 2022

Volunteers help with planting to replace thousands of trees lost through Ash Dieback

News release PR8806 - published on 20 December 2022

Torbay Tree Warden volunteers helped plant some of the thousands of trees being planted to replace trees lost to Ash Dieback disease.

Give us your views on Torquay Neighbourhood Forum

News release PR8805 - published on 19 December 2022

Residents, organisations and businesses are asked to comment on proposed redesignation of Torquay Neighbhourhood Forum.

Christmas opening times for services in Torbay

News release PR8804 - published on 19 December 2022

Details of our service availability over the upcoming Christmas and New Year period can be found below.

Lights, bubbles, and dancing in Torbay Road this Saturday

News release PR8803 - published on 15 December 2022

There’s an afternoon of free family entertainment this Saturday in Torbay Road, Paignton. Organised by Torbay Road Traders Association, and supported by us, families can come together to enjoy the Stagecoach Christmas bus, dancing elves and a Snow Queen Bubbleologist.

Have your say on Torbay’s new Climate Emergency Action Plan

News release PR8801 - published on 14 December 2022

Torbay residents are being asked to give their views on a new Bay wide Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Brixham Road Closure Update

News release PR8802 - published on 14 December 2022

We have today reluctantly signed the Section 278 agreement for the work that is needed on Brixham Road for the new Inglewood housing development.

Torbay Council secures nearly £2million to tackle rough sleeping

News release PR8800 - published on 13 December 2022

We're receiving £1.9m over three years to spend on helping homeless people into housing.

Pro-active partnership work aims to change perceptions of Torquay town centre

News release PR8799 - published on 13 December 2022

We’re carrying out a range of projects to improve Torquay town centre and address fears of anti-social behaviour.

Help to shape and better connect Torquay Town Centre

News release PR8798 - published on 9 December 2022

We want your help to design a high-quality public space in the heart of Torquay Town Centre. Five concept ideas are being put forward, with members of the public invited to share their views on each of the ideas.

Council announces community partners who will help residents tackle rising cost of living

News release PR8797 - published on 8 December 2022

We can confirm the community organisations we'll be supporting to provide much-needed warm spaces and food help this winter.

Stuck for a useful Christmas gift? Why not buy a garden waste subscription!

News release PR8796 - published on 8 December 2022

If you know of a loved one who is into gardening but you can’t think of what to get them for Christmas, why not sign them up for one of our new garden waste subscriptions?

Eleven Torbay bathing beaches retain their ‘Excellent’ water quality rating for 2022

News release PR8795 - published on 5 December 2022

We've welcomed the good news that out of the thirteen registered bathing beaches in Tor Bay, ten have retained their ‘Excellent’ categorisation, and the remaining three retained their ‘Good’ water quality ratings for 2022.

Collaborative working sees coast path improvements

News release PR8794 - published on 2 December 2022

Much-needed improvements along a 2km length of the South West Coast Path from Berry Head to the junction with St Mary’s Road in Brixham have been completed.

Don’t let the Naughty Christmas Elf stop you getting the right stuff in the right box!

News release PR8793 - published on 1 December 2022

Thank you to Torbay residents for recycling correctly by getting the right stuff in the right box – but watch out, there’s a Naughty Christmas Elf on the loose!