Microelectronics and photonics businesses based at EPIC have enjoyed considerable growth in 2021. The centre is now 70% occupied, housing some of the region’s most innovative companies. Tenants have taken on new staff, secured contracts (including lucrative clients in the space and defence markets) and won national awards. Growth is set to continue in 2022
Read MoreTorquay’s first major Town Deal regeneration project becomes a reality
The Strand, one of the best urban public spaces in the Bay is about to become a more vibrant, healthier and better-connected space. Using £2.2m of the £21.9m of funding secured through the Town Deal in the autumn of 2020, works to regenerate the Strand are set to begin during the early part of 2022.
Read MoreTor Vista Homes first new build project begins
Work has began to develop nine affordable rent homes including one adapted home at Totnes Road, Paignton. This significant milestone demonstrates the commitment TorVista Homes has to increase the supply of affordable homes within Torbay. This will be the first new build project after TorVista was awarded Registered Provider status by the Regulator for Social
Read MoreSuccess in obtaining CPO for Crossways
It has been confirmed by the Planning Inspectorate that we have been successful in obtaining the compulsory purchase order (CPO) on the derelict Crossways shopping precinct in Paignton. The decision now paves the way for us to achieve the communities’ ambition to see the site regenerated. The CPO decision, which took a number of factors into consideration stated, ‘that there is a
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