Business Growth
Torbay Council call for views on economic growth strategy
Torbay Council would like to hear from those who live, work and own a business in the Bay on the priorities and actions in our draft Economic Growth Strategy. This...
Family
Torbay Housing Crisis, further consultation proposal
Options for how Torbay Council could continue to address the housing crisis are likely to go out for further public consultation this autumn. Cabinet members...
Government
Free Energy Efficient Improvements for households on low incomes
Households across Devon and Torbay that are on lower incomes are being invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements for their homes which...
Government
Military on COVID-19 Readiness
The Defence Secretary has recently announced that the Ministry of Defence (MOD), will put an additional 10,000 military personnel on a higher state of...
Government
Secretary of State Visits Exeter College to Talk T Levels
The Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson MP visited Exeter College to learn more about the impact new T Level qualifications will have...
Government
More Stop and Search powers for Police to prevent acid attacks
New police powers to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying a corrosive substance will be granted according to Home Secretary Sajid Javid. The...
Government
New railcard announced, child fares for 16 and 17 year olds extended
Travel by railway is big news today, with an a rise of 3.1% for all commuters heading to work. However, Transport Secretary, Chris...
Government
Fewer people are killed or seriously injured in road accidents in Torbay, figures show.
Figures obtained from the Department of Transport have revealed that 1 person was killed and 50 people were seriously injured on Torbay's roads in...
Government
More than 400 food hygiene warnings handed out by inspectors in Torbay, figures show
Figures released by the Food Standards agency has revealed the over 400 written food hygiene warnings were given to businesses in Torbay. The main problems...
Government
Torbay Suicide Rate increases slightly, despite lowest male suicide rate in the UK for thirty years
The suicide rate in Torbay has increased slightly over the last three years, new figures show. Despite the UK showcasing the lowest male suicide rate...
Government
Public asked for opinion on banning the sale of energy drinks to children & young people
Energy drinks are all the rage among children and young people. However, the government is seeking views from the public on ending the sale of...