South Devon News
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Bay waste firm has turned services around
Torbay’s waste, cleaning and maintenance company has transformed services across the bay and turned itself into a firm people want to work for, councillors have been told.
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Praise for Brixham museum as safeguards renewed
Staff and volunteers manning Brixham’s town centre museum have been praised for their work.
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Helping Afghan refugees benefits Torbay families too
Providing a home in Torbay for an Afghan refugee family has unlocked government funds to help house local families in need.
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Torbay is leading the way in virtual reality immersive therapy
People with chronic pain conditions are the first in the country to use new cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) immersive technology to help manage their conditions.
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Torbay Police target the illegal e-bikes
This week officers from the Police Neighbourhood Support Teams across Torbay conducted a joint operation together targeting illegal e-bikes and the associated anti-social behaviour in our communities.
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Spotlight on South Devon offenders programme
A project in Devon has been held up as a shining example of ways in which offenders can be rehabilitated and resettled.
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Objectors blast ‘dangerous’ Torquay homes scheme
Opponents of a planned new housing development on the outskirts of Torquay have claimed it is in a dangerous location and fails to give Torbay the kind of homes it needs.
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Healthy Holidays returns to Torbay for the summer
Bookings are now open for parents to reserve a place for their child on one of Torbay Councils summer holiday clubs, Healthy Holidays.
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Closure order issued to Paignton business
Officers in Paignton have closed a business premises in the town to protect people from potential exploitation or coercive practice.
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Five-year safeguard for Brixham museum
Brixham’s treasured town centre museum is to be given another five years of protection from unwanted development.
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Where Torbay’s community fund money went
New murals, a Christmas street party and a set of high-visibility jackets are among a lengthy ‘shopping list’ of items funded by Torbay councillors this year.
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New homes for Torbay and Afghan families
Half a million pounds in government money will be used to snap up four homes in Torbay as the local council grapples with a housing crisis.
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Caring for someone? Join Torbay's team of Carer Ambassadors to make a difference to other unpaid Carers
If you are a Carer for a family member or friend (or recently have been), the team are always looking for new recruits to get involved in improving services for other Carers. They have a whole range of involvement opportunities available.
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Busy Paignton road stays shut as repairs go on
A busy Paignton seafront road will stay closed well into July as complicated repairs continue.
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Torbay residents and businesses invited to view and comment on exciting plans for Torquay’s harbourside
In partnership with Willmott Dixon and Milligan, Torbay Council have launched a public consultation on exciting plans to redevelop the northern side of The Strand on Torquay’s harbourside
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Homes plan for Torquay holiday park
More than 100 new homes could be built on the site of a former holiday park on the outskirts of Torquay.
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Have your say on, and shape the future of Torbay
Torbay Council wants to hear from Bay residents and workers on future service delivery. In March 2025, Cabinet discussed responses to the Government’s call for proposals on Local Government Reorganisation, agreeing to explore three preferred options.
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Fresh hope for Paignton’s ‘school that time forgot’
Children having lessons in temporary classrooms at the ‘school that time forgot’ have been given a date when it will finally be finished.
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Torbay parents and carers invited to have your say on childcare provision
Torbay Council have opened a consultation to find out about your experiences of childcare provision and early years support in Torbay.
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Torbay taxi driver stripped of licence
A Torbay taxi driver has been stripped of his licence after councillors decided they would not allow their loved ones to get into a car alone with him.
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How rural South Devon missed the bus on transport funding
South Devon has missed the bus for funding support for rural transport.
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Ofsted highlights ‘failings’ in Torbay SEND services
Torbay’s MP is to press the government for support after the bay’s services to some of its most vulnerable children were criticised in an official report.