Extra toilets open in time for school holidays
Extra toilets will be open in Torbay in time for the school summer holidays – but Torbay Council is once again pleading to please treat the staff with respect. Following a refurbishment and upgrade…
Health chiefs issue warning as childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter
Health chiefs in England are encouraging parents to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data from Public Health England (PHE) shows cases are starting to rise in parts…
Household waste and sewage to be used in jet fuel production
Net zero aviation becomes one step closer today (23rd July) as eight companies have been shortlisted to receive a share of £15 million to develop first-of-a-kind production plants across the UK that w…
Completion of first council housing in 25 years
The keys to the first council houses to be built by Teignbridge in 25 years were handed over to their new tenants this week. The two houses in Drake Road have been built on the land that was former…
White Rock raises the bar again
A record number of primary school pupils take part in Bikeability training. During the first lockdown, cycling levels in the UK increased by over a third, with more families taking to the road on b…
Three Redrow South West site managers recognised at the NHBC’s Pride in the Job Quality Awards
Leading housebuilder, Redrow, is pleased to announce that three of its site managers have received Pride in the Job Quality Awards this year. Alvin Woodhouse, Gary Thomas & Steve Damerell have …
Grant funding available to support local sports clubs
Torbay Council has launched two new funding grants to encourage more people to get active and join local sports clubs and groups. As part of the councils ‘Torbay on the Move’ strategy which is supp…
Project finds almost one-third of those who have left the hospitality industry are looking to return
The Burnt Chef Project rolled out a hospitality survey to explore issues around staffing within the hospitality sector looking to ascertain why people had left the industry within the last 12 months. …
Barometer asks South Devon manufacturing SMEs to explore supply chain price changes and raw material issues
Following a quicker than expected recovery across the industry, current barriers to growth is the main focus of the latest Manufacturing Barometer, organised by SWMAS (the South West Manufacturing Adv…
Torbay and Exeter launch bid to become City of Culture 2025
Torbay and Exeter have joined forces to become an internationally recognised City of Culture. The two UNESCO designated areas have teamed up in their ambition to provide significant financial, soci…
Government announces package of measures to support road haulage industry
In an open letter to the road haulage sector, ministers have pledged to work with industry leaders to attract new drivers, simplify training and encourage people to stay in the industry. The Driver…
Tesco launches ‘Buy One to Help A Child’ in South Devon to provide up to three million meals for children
Tesco customers in Torbay, Teignbridge and the South Hams can now help to provide millions of meals to feed children this summer and beyond, thanks to a new scheme. Currently, 2.3 million children …
Torbay on the Move supports the Bouncing Back to Sport weekend
Update: This event has been postponed. Torbay Council has contributed £2,500 to support an exciting weekend of sporting events. The ‘Bouncing Back to Sport’ weekend will enable local residents to tr…
Brixham town council creates new Task and Finish Group to oversee neighborhood plan
Brixham Town Council has voted to create a Task and Finish Group to oversee aspects of the Brixham Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan and is inviting members of the public to join in the work to protect our…