‘Pay by mobile’ convenience fees scrapped
As of Saturday 1 August, motorists who choose to pay via their phone at any Torbay Council operated pay and display parking locations, will no longer pay a convenience charge for doing so. Using the …
Changes to guidance for those who are shielding in Torbay
From Saturday 1 August thousands of residents in Torbay who have been shielding during the pandemic will be able to enjoy more freedom. The government are pausing shielding and are advising that this…
New Interim Chief Executive for Torbay Council announced
Following the announcement earlier this month that Steve Parrock is stepping down from the role of Chief Executive at Torbay Council, it was confirmed at last night’s Extraordinary Council meeting tha…
NHS and charities supporting families during pandemic
An NHS support service for families and young people in Torbay has formed a partnership with a number of charities to enhance the support provided to local people. The comprehensive 0-19 Torbay par…
Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) scheme
There are £10,000 cash grants still available for small businesses that are eligible for small business rate relief. Applications must be made before Friday 28 August. If your business property has a…
Eat Out to Help Out – Look for the logo
More than 100 outlets across Torbay have so far signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out Scheme - and a new official Government online finder is available to help diners locate them. As E…
Lightfoot boosts driver safety and fuel efficiency at TP Fire & Security
Chudleigh-based Lightfoot, the award-winning in-cab technology and driver reward platform that’s helping businesses across the UK cut their carbon footprint and fuel bills, has announced that it has h…
Community invited to help Torbay Council bid for more funding to improve active travel
Torbay Council has been invited by the Department for Transport (DfT) to bid for £221,000 of funding from the Government’s Emergency Active Travel Fund and is asking the community to feedback on which…
Tackling escalating litter and abuse at Torbay’s beauty spots
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (TCCT), like many of you, have become increasingly concerned about the levels of abuse and damage many of Torbay’s most loved beauty spots are facing presently. Sinc…
Missing man found seriously injured after falling through roof
Update: Sadly the man passed away. A missing Torquay man was found seriously injured after falling through a roof of a disused factory in Totnes. Police, police helicopter and search and rescue team…
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Centre update
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 you can go to the mobile testing site at Lymington Road in Torquay, TQ1 4BD, but you will need to book online first. Click to request a test online or apply by callin…
Ombudsman issues complaints data for councils in the South West
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued its annual complaints statistics for all councils in the South West in its annual review of local government complaints. Issued every year,…
Torbay Artists are invited to Create to Recover
Artists in Torbay are being supported to begin to make work again after the lockdown. With the cultural sector being hard hit by the pandemic, many artists and cultural organisations have been fighti…
Top seven expert tips to look after your eyes and ears in the heatwave
With much of the UK due to experience another heatwave it is important we take steps to look after our eyes and ears when out in the sun as well as our skin. To help families keep their sensory he…