Torbay Council Media Releases

Two minutes silence

9 Nov 2009 09:32:52 GMT

Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November will be marked with a short ceremony of remembrance and a two minutes silence outside Torquay Town Hall.

Winning team donates prize fund to breast cancer awareness

10 Nov 2009 09:28:15 GMT

After recently winning the accolade of ‘Outstanding council team of the year’ at the annual Customer Service Awards, members of Torbay Council’s Refuse Team generously donated their £150 prize money to Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

PM praises Torbay crime fighter Jo

5 Nov 2009 09:48:21 GMT

Torbay crime fighter Jo Young has been thanked by Prime Minister Gordon Brown for her efforts to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in her neighbourhood.

Torbay's recycling centre team scoops prestigious award

5 Nov 2009 09:36:16 GMT

Torbay Council's recycling centre team has beaten off stiff competition to win the Local Authority Team of the Year Award at the prestigious National Recycling Awards.

Tourism strategy starts to be delivered

4 Nov 2009 11:55:02 GMT

Tourism providers across Torbay are being offered additional free tools to promote their businesses with a united front and raise awareness of the English Riviera as a leading visitor destination.

Evening events for young people in Torbay

4 Nov 2009 11:53:52 GMT

Torbay Council’s Youth Service and Groundwork South West have teamed up to provide a timetable of activities for young people aged 11-19 year old in Torbay.

Maintaining ethical standards

4 Nov 2009 11:53:24 GMT

People from a wide cross-section of the local community are playing a part in ensuring that high standards of conduct in Torbay Council are maintained.

Have your say on Torbay libraries

2 Nov 2009 09:32:51 GMT

Torbay Council's Library Service is inviting its customers to help shape the future of their local library this month, by completing a simple survey.

On the buses for a £1

30 Oct 2009 09:32:03 GMT

In response to the views of young people and the Torbay Youth Parliament, Torbay Council has teamed up with Stagecoach to introduce discounted bus travel for young people to get around the Bay for less.