Torbay Council Media Releases

Shhhh it's the secret postcard exhibition

12 Jul 2012 11:45:15 GMT

A host of celebrities have joined forces with famous artists, sports people and the local community to design a range of 'secret postcards' as part of Art, Sport and Play on the English Riviera 2012.

South West in Bloom judging - operational note

12 Jul 2012 11:45:15 GMT

The South West in Bloom judges are visiting Torbay tomorrow (Friday 13 July) and next week to cast their expert eyes over the Bay's floral displays and gardens.

Olympic legend comes to the Bay

12 Jul 2012 11:46:17 GMT

Olympic legend Bob Beamon will be visiting Cockington Court later this month (Sunday 22 July) to help promote arts across the Bay.

Torbay Mayor Gordon Oliver meets bank representatives

12 Jul 2012 11:46:17 GMT

In accordance with the Mayor’s ongoing support for businesses and jobs in Torbay, regular meetings continue to be held with local representatives of the major banks.

Metasol set to revolutionise solar thermal power

10 Jul 2012 11:46:17 GMT

Torbay Mayor, Gordon Oliver, said: “Torbay has a growing hi tech industry taking shape. It is one of our key sectors for growth and I am delighted to see one of our innovative companies about to take on world leaders."

Artist to bring Torre Abbey hoardings to life

9 Jul 2012 09:16:39 GMT

Professional mural artist Wei Ong has helped to bring the hoardings surrounding the restoration work at Torre Abbey to life.

Keynote speaker announced for Hi-Tech's MTI12

9 Jul 2012 09:16:39 GMT

Mayor of Torbay, Gordon Oliver said: “I look forward to welcoming Mark Prisk to meet some of the leading companies in Torbay’s thriving high tech sector.

Heavy rain affects parks and open spaces

11 Jul 2012 09:16:38 GMT

Torbay Council is working closely with a number of event organisers to prevent a number of events from being cancelled due to water logged sites.

Can you vote for the Police & Crime Commissioner?

6 Jul 2012 09:16:38 GMT

Torbay residents should, by now, have received their electoral registration forms through the post.

Free summer events on offer at Cockington Court

5 Jul 2012 09:16:38 GMT

Local residents and visitors of all ages are being invited to Cockington Court this summer to enjoy a huge range of free activities as part of the cultural Olympic celebrations (Monday 23 July - Sunday 2 September).

Dog wardens turn to Twitter

4 Jul 2012 09:08:45 GMT

In the summertime when the weather is fine... many people will be visiting Torbay’s fantastic beaches, and for some a trip to the beach wouldn’t be the same without their dog

Cockington Court reopens to Wedding Ceremonies

3 Jul 2012 09:08:45 GMT

Back due to popular demand, Cockington Court has re-acquired its licence to hold weddings and civil ceremonies offering prospective couples a unique and rare opportunity to get married within the historic manor house alongside a backdrop of breathtaking parkland scenery.

Opening date set for Shoalstone Pool

3 Jul 2012 09:08:45 GMT

Torbay Council is pleased to confirm that Shoalstone Pool will open from Saturday 7 July, three weeks earlier than planned.