The newly restored Royal Terrace Gardens will be lighting up the skies on Saturday 2 October as an exciting festival of events is laid on to celebrate the successful completion of the Torquay landmark.
The festival including local bands, Geopark inspired workshops and lots of fun and entertainment for the youngsters will culminate in an amazing, [...]
Torbay Council in partnership with Torbay Leisure Centre is holding a fun free event on Wednesday 4 August to mark Playday – a national annual campaign celebrating children’s right to play.
Torbay Play Service has organised a host of free activities between 11am and 4pm. These include a giant inflatable assault courses, a bouncy castle, arts [...]
As you may have seen in the press, TOR2 will be introducing improvements to your recycling and waste services from 6th September 2010. These services will allow you to recycle up to 85% of your waste, with all residents able to recycle the same materials.
This introduction letter gives an overview of the improvements, and [...]
A Few years ago, Preston residents made massive complaints to Torbay Council regarding the noise of the Glass Recycle centre in the car-park on Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton. Torbay Council have found it difficult to find an alternative in the Preston area, and the nearest Glass Recycling plant for Preston residents is at Torbay Leisure Centre Car Park, Godrington. So, Preston [...]
The new multi-million pound library in Paignton which will be opening soon when the work is completed, but sadly the Youth Centre within the building is currently nameless. If you’re good with coming up with names for this new wonderful facillity in Torbay, then simply fill out the form below with your ideas!
If your on [...]
Staff at Torre Abbey are far from a-moo-sed that callous cow-calating rustlers have stolen a model of a cow from outside of the Spanish Barn under the cover of darkness. A pair of fibreglass models of a cow and calf were placed outside of the Spanish Barn to promote the [...]
Torbay Development Agency (TDA) today launches its Local Economic Assessment online
The assessment is intended to set out the extent of the issues which face the local economy and demonstrate how the economy functions. The information will provide key partners and decision makers with robust evidence enabling them to make informed decisions on investments, based [...]
Elements of the Castle Circus Regeneration Project are to be scaled back in light of the recent government budget announcement.
The original £36million pound project included:
* Business hub – up to 39,000 square feet of new office space on the Town Hall car park to attract more businesses, jobs and inward investment.
* Civic Hub – council [...]
The 3 day event by the BBC at Clennon Valley in Paignton has proven to be a massive success for young people aged 13-19.
The event by the BBC Blast team that offers lifetime skills and new knowledges from film production, photography sessions, music mixing, dancing, ‘Be a Radio DJ’.
Many schools across Torbay have taken part in [...]
BBC’s Blast is a network of Creative teenagers, It provides access to mentors and free events and workshops all across the UK since 2002, working mainly with young people aged from 13-19 years old.
Thursday 15th July – Saturday 17th July 2010, BBC’s Blast will be setting up camp at Clennon Valley in Paignton, to offer these [...]
Connexions Direct – “It does exactly what it says on the tin”
The organisation which is UK Wide, and run by the Department for Education since 2001, which offers general information and confidential advice for young people from the age of 13-19. (up-to 25 if someone has a disability).
Connexions Direct ‘Connects’ young people to other local specialised services that can give [...]
Residents across the Bay are being asked to shine the spotlight on members of the community, who go the extra mile, by nominating them for the Torbay Together Community Awards.
Torbay Together is made up of Torbay Council, Torbay Care Trust, Devon & Cornwall Police, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, and voluntary organisations that [...]
Over 60 top developers and strategic investors enjoyed a beautiful day at the English Riviera yesterday when the Torbay Development Agency (TDA) hosted a Regeneration Joint Venture Bidder’s Day. Over 100 organisations have now formally registered their interest. During the morning session representatives from the TDA, Bevan Brittan and Knight Frank outlined the commercial opportunities [...]
Two employees with an incredible 80 years of council service between them will be receiving long service awards from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) this week on Friday 2 July.
The two gardeners will be congratulated on their service and dedication in making the Bay look blooming beautiful over the last 40 years when Mayor of [...]
Torbay Council has sent a new warning to residents today over council tax scams.
A Torbay Council spokesperson said:
We are becoming increasingly concerned as residents have contacted us reporting that they have been called by an Indian call centre advising that they have a credit on their on their Council Tax account, which they can [...]
BTCV is offering Torbay residents to gain a Level 2 Diploma in Environmental Conservation. This diploma will help develop new practical conservation skills, including health and safety and environmental good practice. Necessary for those looking to launch a new career or develop an interest. All you need to do is find time to volunteer with your local [...]
The popular NiteRider scheme offering discounted bus tickets to young people in Torbay aged 16-19 years old, has proven so popular that Stagecoach South West has agreed that they will extend the service until further notice.
The NiteRider scheme enables young people in the bay to unlimited bus travel on any Stagecoach Bus Service within the Torbay area from [...]
Essay One
All those who enjoy moaning and groaning about the performance of Torbay Council will have the smiles wiped off their faces when they read the Annual Report for 2009/10, approved at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting. To add to their misery, they might also like to learn the Council’s achievements included living comfortably within budget, despite [...]
My last essay was all about making the case for change in Torbay: a place which must change, or else it will continue to decline. This week’s opening few paragraphs are all about celebrating the big projects which are bringing change and new prosperity. It’s not a bad life when you are asked to do [...]
