Temporary changes to Torbay Councils services
Some Torbay Council services have changed following the Government’s advice on how to help limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. As the local authority, they are still open for business, howe…
Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern
Vital rail services that people across the South East, South West and South Wales depend on will continue to run thanks to new contracts signed between the Government and rail operators GWR and Southe…
South Devon College leads production of Face Shields for local NHS
South Devon College is working collaboratively with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Torbay Hospital, to urgently produce protective medical equipment to protect NHS staff in th…
Support package for self-employed affected by Covid-19 pandemic
A new support package for self-employed workers was announced earlier this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.Commenting on the much-anticipated support package announced by The Chancellor for self-employ…
Free parking for NHS and key workers in Torbay
Key workers including NHS and social care and emergency services staff will not have to pay for parking in Torbay Council-owned car parks and in on-street pay and display areas. This is to support th…
Coronavirus – important information about bus services in Torbay
During the Coronavirus outbreak, local bus service providers are making a number of changes to their services and timetables to respond to the latest government advice and help reduce the spread of th…
Vehicle owners to be granted MOT exemption in battle against coronavirus
Vehicle owners will be granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities. All cars, v…
Paignton Girlguiding leader spreading packs of fun
As schools break up and all non essential meetings to protect from Covid-19 the leaders from 4th Paignton Brownies and Rainbows has a simple message, ‘Keep calm and keep Guiding’ as they have released…
Singing through the virus
Singer Paul O’Brien is taking his music to the people even if they are self-isolating during the current coronavirus crisis. He is offering to cheer people up – particularly those who are celebrati…
Specsavers to stay open for essential care
One of the UK’s largest opticians and audiologists, Specsavers, has suspended all routine testing in Devon for the foreseeable future to focus on essential and urgent care only. ‘We may be closing …
Urgent appeal to hotels, holiday parks, lodges and landlords
The Housing Options Team is experiencing increased demand for permanent and temporary accommodation options due to people finding themselves homeless as a result of COVID19. People who live with their…
Trust closes zoos during pandemic
Wild Planet Trust, the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall, has decided to close its zoos to the public because of the COVID-19 virus. Executive Dir…
Future High Streets Funding bid submitted for Paignton
Some good news during these challenging and uncertain times for the UK economy, as Paignton’s chances of receiving Future High Streets Funding took another step forward last week. A draft final busin…
Cofton Holidays closes to customers in line with Government advice
Following the Prime Minister’s call for all pubs, clubs and restaurants to close, and in the light of additional guidance that people should be staying in their primary home wherever possible - observ…