From 1 October 2026, Libraries Unlimited are abolishing overdue fines in Torbay and removing all existing overdue charges.

Groups and organisations who support suicide prevention initiatives are invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 from the Baton of Hope Legacy Fund.

Creative people and organisations across Torbay are being invited to showcase their work, find collaborators and share opportunities through a new, free website.

Residents looking to kick-start a new career, find a new job, develop their skills or explore training opportunities are invited to attend the Torbay Jobs Fair which is returning this year on Friday 16 October.

We are once again inviting local groups, organisations and charities to apply to the Local Heritage Grant Scheme as it opens for a second round of applications.

Residents and visitors can now access a new interactive guide to Goodrington South Beach, created by young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to help make beach visits easier and more accessible.

We are delighted to support Riviera Connect Expo 2026 as a Gold Sponsor, reaffirming our commitment to supporting local businesses and driving economic growth across the Bay. Riviera Connect Expo brings together businesses, entrepreneurs and organisations from across the region to build connections, share ideas and explore new opportunities.

A new lights-controlled crossing is now in operation to improve access for people using a shared trail in Torquay.

A major programme of work has started to improve energy efficiency at Torbay Council-owned buildings including six schools across Torbay.

Apple Day will be returning to Cockington Court in October, promising family-friendly fun, live entertainment and over 40 stalls showcasing local produce.

Residents are being encouraged to think about the moments that matter most to them, as a major regional campaign launches to help more people quit smoking for good.

Operation Brighter Bay is bringing visible improvements closer to home, with a renewed focus on residential streets and neighbourhoods across Torbay following feedback from residents.

Beach users are being advised of essential repair works taking place at Meadfoot Beach in Torquay this autumn. The works will focus on repairing the sheet piling structure and form the final phase of repairs to sea defences that were damaged during Storm Ingrid at the beginning of this year.

We have agreed with contractor Wales & West Utilities to postpone the second phase of their gas pipe replacement works on Dartmouth Road.

Residents, businesses and visitors are being thanked for their patience and support over the summer, as work on the Paignton and Preston Waterfront project moves into its next phase.

Exciting plans are underway for a new Saturday morning 5k parkrun at Cockington Country Park in Torquay, creating a free, welcoming and accessible community event within walking distance of around 10,000 local residents.

Our highways team has taken urgent action to improve traffic flows after reports of long delays as a result of traffic management at the Wales & West Utilities gas works in Dartmouth Road, Galmpton, on Monday, 14 September 2026. 

Work to safely remove asbestos-containing materials from 62-70 Victoria Street in Paignton will begin on Monday 21 September as part of the ongoing management of the site following the emergency deconstruction works earlier this year

Find out more about proposed changes that are being considered to secure a sustainable, long-term future for Cockington Court.

Following a successful debut last year, Torquay Tropical is set to return to the English Riviera this September, expanding to a full two-day festival and bringing an even bigger celebration of global music, carnival culture and shared experiences to Torquay's seafront. The event builds on the success of its inaugural year and will once again transform the waterfront with colour, creativity and community spirit.

The International Agatha Christie Festival returns to Torbay from 12 to 20 September, with a packed programme of events celebrating the life, work and enduring legacy of one of the world's most beloved authors.

South Devon College has officially launched its new Enhanced Provision Pathway (EPP) - a specialist provision designed to re-engage high-needs young people who are currently not in education. 

You may have seen yesterday's announcement that the Government is to review local government reorganisation plans across in England, including Devon.

A major highway improvement and maintenance scheme is set to begin on one of Torquay's most important seafront routes, delivering significant benefits for pedestrians, public transport users, residents, businesses and visitors.

Plans have been published for six more 20mph zones to improve road safety around schools in Torbay.

A new development of 100% social housing, all for local residents is set to get underway at the former St Boniface Church in Paignton.

We are delighted to announce that nine new heritage projects will be delivered thanks to funding from the first round of Torbay's Local Heritage Scheme. The grant scheme is made possible thanks to investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which awarded us £250,000 to deliver the initiative.

Three years after the Great Paignton Paint Out, the Torbay Paint Out series is returning on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026.

Torbay residents are invited to find out more and help shape the delivery of neighbourhood health.