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 BBC Blast Team who came to Paignton proved to be a BLAST! They intend to come back again.
The BBC Blast Team Comes to Paignton to give Young People things to do!
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 [...]
The Popular Night-Rider Scheme is extended for young people across Torbay.
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 [...]
TORQUAY JUST MIGHT BE THE FRIENDLIEST SEASIDE RESORT IN GREAT BRITAIN!
Torquay is up for an accolade as the Most Group-Friendly UK Destination in the Group Travel Awards. Torquay has been voted into the finals by readers of Group Travel magazine. The awards are an annual celebration of the very best suppliers to the group travel [...]
A programme of business support workshops begin next month to help local businesses develop and grow.
Business Boost has been developed by Torbay Council’s regenerative arm, the Torbay Development Agency (TDA). The series of courses are designed to equip local businesses with a greater understanding of business issues and to stimulate ideas for business improvement, development [...]
Park for a Pound returns to Torbay this Easter
Motorists will once again be able to park in Torbay Council car parks for just a pound in April.
The One ticket, One pound, All weekend! car park promotion begins this Easter weekend and will continue to run over the next three weekends in April.
A £1 ticket [...]
If we allow the past to dictate the present, we shall lose the future. Not my words (I wish I was so clever) and variously attributed to Churchill and John F Kennedy. But if ever there was a place where these wise words provide a warning, it is Torbay. Here is somewhere of incomparable natural [...]
In case your not aware of the situation…….Plans have been submitted to Torbay council to build a fish restaurant on Babbacombe Downs in place of the current toilets. As you would expect, huge oppositions have been [...]
As concerns over winter heating bills increase, the Government’s provider of heating grants is urging residents to check if they are eligible for heating grants and to check their benefit entitlements. The provider of the Warm Front scheme, eaga, is encouraging people to check they are claiming the benefits they are entitled to. This can then [...]
With the ongoing cold weather, Torbay householders are being encouraged to grab a bargain and get their homes insulated for free or at a discounted cost. A package of offers has been launched across Devon to help people keep their homes warm and make savings on fuel bills. As part of Cosy Devon, Torbay and [...]
Working in partnership is very much the theme of this issue of Torbay View.
Councils, health authorities, police forces and fire and rescue services are now more accountable to central government regarding how they work together. The benefits of partnership working are clear- to avoid duplication and ultimately spend tax payers’ money more efficiently.
Leading representatives from [...]
