Category: Blog

New store taking shape at Edginswell Business Park

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

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Celebrating 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

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Free 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

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Kickstart 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

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Free 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

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Official 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

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Latest 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

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Works completed on new £1.5m wing at Mayfield School

Works on a new wing at Mayfield School in Torquay have been completed, providing additional facilities and space for pupils with complex education, health and care needs. The school now benefits from 1:1 office and session rooms, group session rooms, a training room, mobility washrooms, accessible kitchens and storage areas thanks to the new extension.

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