Torbay Council

Find out about Fostering at Bovey Tracey Grand Summer Fete! If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer you can speak to a member of our Fostering team at Bovey Tracey Grand Summer Fete. The event takes place on Sunday 3 August at Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9FF from 10am to 4pm. At the Grand Summer Fete there will be a funfair, dog show, food stalls, bar, tug of war, and many stalls. We are particularly looking for short breaks Foster Carers in Torbay, as well as respite or stay over Fostering. If you can’t attend but are interested in Fostering you can still contact the Fostering service on 01803 207845, email fostering@torbay.gov.uk or complete an enquiry form via our website at https://orlo.uk/yeV7h #FosterWithTorbay #FosteringTorbay #TorbayFostering #Fostering #Torbay #FosteringSouthWest

Find out about Fostering at Shaldon Beach Water Carnival! A reminder that if you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer you can speak to a member of our Fostering team at Shaldon Beach Water Carnival. The event takes place today, Saturday 2 August at Marine Parade, Shaldon, TQ14 0DP, from 10.30am to 6pm. At Shaldon Beach Water Carnival, there will be a decorated boat parade, beach stalls and games, fancy dress parade, live music, raffle, evening entertainment, barbecue, food and drink, magic show and children’s disco. Any money raised on the day is donated to local charities and organisations. There is also evening entertainment from 6.30pm til late with children’s disco and live band. We are particularly looking for short breaks Foster Carers in Torbay, as well as respite or stay over Fostering. If you can’t attend but are interested in Fostering you can still contact the Fostering service on 01803 207845, email fostering@torbay.gov.uk or complete an enquiry form via our website at https://orlo.uk/LRE42 #FosterWithTorbay #FosteringTorbay #Fostering #Torbay #FosteringSouthwest

Want to find out the relay route for the Baton of Hope when it arrives in the bay on 30 September? You can look at the maps and find out how you can get involved in all the day's activities. The Baton of Hope website is now live and also has details of how to get tickets for the finale fundraiser event featuring comedian Hal Cruttenden, X Factor singer Luke Friend and cabaret artist Ada Campe: https://orlo.uk/0esv7

Balancing work, family, and childcare can be tough - especially on a budget. Childcare support can help you manage costs and give your child a great start. The Childcare Choices website is a great place for you to find out what you might be eligible for, now and in the future, and when to apply. Spend less on childcare and see what government support you could be eligible for 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9QZvWFF If you would like to apply for 30 hours childcare to start in September, you’ll need to apply by 31st August. Visit https://lnkd.in/euUPDTas to get your code for a place in September and then share it with your childcare provider. To continue receiving the government support, you will need to reconfirm your details every three months on your https://lnkd.in/eU7xH2iu account.

🌟 Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Events & Survey 🌟 We are inviting those who live and work in the Bay to provide feedback on the future delivery of services. We have received a good response so far with over 700 responses, but want and need to hear from more of you. We have therefore decided to extend the closing date for the consultation, so you have until midnight on Sunday 31 August to take part and share your views. 📅 The team will be hosting events in each of the towns across Torbay, so this is a good opportunity to ask any questions you have about LGR. We will be at the following: • Babbacombe Fayre on the Downs, Torquay - Sunday 10 August, 10am – 4pm • The Scala, Brixham Town Hall with Cllr David Thomas, Leader of Torbay Council - Tuesday 12 August, 5pm – 7pm • Paignton Green as part of Children’s Week - Wednesday 20 August, 10am – 4pm Anyone wishing to attend the event in Brixham is asked to book in advance. Tickets are available at: https://orlo.uk/lnwHa Please visit https://orlo.uk/YhAGN to take part in the survey. Paper copies are available at all four libraries across Torbay. Share this across your networks and join us in shaping the future of our community! 🌟 #TorbayCouncil #LocalGovernment #CommunityEngagement #PublicConsultation #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #Brixham

We have an update to share about the Paignton and Preston Promenade coastal defences. Development is planned to start at Paignton on 22 September 2025 and at Preston on 30 September 2025. This will allow a clear summer season before the work starts. The coastal flood defences and improved public spaces will protect local properties and businesses and will attract more people to the area. The scheme will deliver long term benefits for all to enjoy, securing the future of Paignton and Preston. Visit the scheme's webpage to find out more - https://lnkd.in/g2rqH4uw

All pipework repairs are complete in Sands Road, Paignton. SWISCo’s contractor is now back-filling the trench before restoring the road surface. Back-filling will take longer than usual due to the depth of the trench at 4m (13ft) and poor ground conditions. The cavity has to be filled carefully to avoid the sides of the trench collapsing. Sands Road will remain closed while this work takes place for the safety of the public and the workforce. If all goes to plan, we expect to reopen the road by the end of next week. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding during these emergency repairs.

The July issue of our Torbay Business Newsletter is out now! This month's issues includes funding opportunities, upcoming events and the latest news from across Torbay. Read the newsletter and sign up for future newsletters here: https://orlo.uk/rzS71

Find out about Fostering at Bovey Tracey Grand Summer Fete! If you are thinking of becoming a Foster Carer you can speak to a member of our Fostering team at Bovey Tracey Grand Summer Fete. The event takes place on Sunday 3 August at Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9FF from 10am to 4pm. At the Grand Summer Fete there will be a funfair, dog show, food stalls, bar, tug of war, and many stalls. We are particularly looking for short breaks Foster Carers in Torbay, as well as respite or stay over Fostering. If you can’t attend but are interested in Fostering you can still contact the Fostering service on 01803 207845, email fostering@torbay.gov.uk or complete an enquiry form via our website at https://orlo.uk/sHtWz #FosterWithTorbay #TorbayFostering #FosteringTorbay #FosteringSouthWest #Fostering #Torbay

📰 This week's edition of the One Torbay newsletter is out now! 🗞️ This edition contains information about the Paignton and Preston sea defence scheme, My Bay, and much more. You can sign up to receive our newsletter straight to your inbox by signing up at https://orlo.uk/IBFsG You can read this week's edition here 👇 https://orlo.uk/duayn