Work to bring a new Wickes store to Edginswell Business Park are moving at pace, after construction challenges were overcome. After facing unprecedented challenges in the construction industry, Torbay Council has progressed with works that will see a new 2,300 square metre purpose-built store open in the Autumn of 2023. The project, which is being
Read MorePlanning consent approved to develop ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments at St Kilda’s in Brixham
Planning consent has been unanimously approved for the development of 23 ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments on the brownfield site at St Kilda’s, off Drew Street in Brixham. The former care home which has been earmarked for Over 55 housing since its closure in 2016, will offer both one and two bed apartments. The site
Read MoreLatest News – TDA Newsletter – Heads Up
It’s been another busy term for our Education Team. Read some of the highlights in our latest edition of Heads Up here >
Read MoreCelebrating International Women’s Day
Today marks International Women’s Day. The event is held on 8th March every year to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. To commemorate this special day, we are celebrating some of the inspiring women at TDA and the work
Read MoreSocial enterprise grant funding helps hundreds of Torbay families tackle food poverty
Turning Heads, a community interest company based in Torbay, have expanded their services and supported hundreds more disadvantaged people thanks to £10,000 in social enterprise grant funding. The organisation was awarded the funding in August 2022 from the Torbay Social Enterprise Grant; a scheme set up to support the development of the social enterprise sector
Read MoreFree business startup workshops
Live in Torbay and thinking of starting your own business? Join our FREE four-week programme and you’ll learn all the skills and knowledge you need to turn your business idea into a reality. Taking place at EPIC Centre in Paignton, the workshops will introduce the basics of how to start a business. The sessions will
Read MoreKickstart your career with the Torbay Apprenticeships Fair
The Torbay Apprenticeships Fair returns and will be held at the Riviera International Conference Centre on Wednesday 8th February from 2 to 7pm. Taking place during National Apprenticeship Week 2023, the Fair provides a space for employers, training providers and anyone wanting to learn about the amazing opportunities through apprenticeships. The free event showcases hundreds
Read MoreFree maths and numeracy courses for adults in Torbay
Adults in Torbay who want to improve their maths and numeracy skills can now sign up for free courses thanks to a new government initiative. Multiply is a government-funded programme aimed at adults who do not already have a GCSE grade C/4 or higher in Maths or an equivalent subject. It hopes to give people
Read MoreNew Chairperson elected to Destination Management Group
Plans to make Torbay the UK’s top visitor destination by 2030 are being driven forward by a newly elected Chairperson and reformed management group. Carolyn Custerson was recently voted in as Chairperson for the English Riviera Destination Management Group (DMG) which focuses on strengthening the region’s position as the UK’s premier visitor destination. Carolyn is
Read MoreOfficial Opening
Last Friday Partners came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new wing at Mayfield School in Torquay. Managed by TDA, The £1.5m project was funded by Torbay Council as part of the Children’s Services Capital Programme to improve facilities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. Find
Read MoreLatest News – TDA Newsletter – Heads Up
Welcome to this Special Edition of the TDA Schools Capital newsletter! In this edition we bring you information on energy saving and sustainability at a time when costs are rising rapidly. We will inform you of our Sustainability Plans and the actions we are taking to tackle this global climate challenge. Find out more in our latest edition of Heads Up
Read MoreTorbay students pitch their business ideas in ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event
Budding entrepreneurs from across Torbay entered the ‘Dragon’s Den’ at a recent event designed to boost career aspirations. Year eight students from across eight Torbay schools took part in the event on 25 November at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, pitching their business ideas to a group of local ‘dragons’ which included Carolyn Custerson, Alison Upton,
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