Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Survey reveals housing market sentiment remains low but stable

In a recent survey carried out by the BSA (Building Societies Association) only one in seven people believe that now is a good time to buy a house. A...

£1.1m secured to tackle anti-social behaviour in Torbay

Torbay Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have secured more than £1.1m...

Lymington Road Coach Station set to be redeveloped

Demolition work starts this week at Lymington Road Coach Station in Torquay to make way for new business units, with improvements also being made...

Oldway Mansion Project Director Appointed

We are delighted to announce Katherine Findlay has been appointed and today starts work as freelance project director for Oldway Mansion. Katherine will have responsibility...

Classic Builders appointed to develop TorVista Homes in Paignton

Classic Builders has been appointed to develop nine affordable rental homes including one adapted home at Totnes Road in Paignton. The south west based firm...

Secret Book Quest on a mission to reverse the literacy gap 

The pandemic has had a huge impact on literacy levels in the UK, with 78% of UK schools flagging reading as a concern.*  Libraries Unlimited...

Torbay & South Devon consultant recognised at NHS Parliamentary Awards

Dr Mary Stocker, a consultant at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, has been recognised in the South West regional NHS Parliamentary Awards. Mary,...

Torbay Children’s Services have Statutory Direction Lifted

Torbay Council have had their Statutory Direction noticed lifted from its Children Services following a recent Good rating by OFSTED. In May 2021 Torbay...

Oak trees planted in celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) has marked The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by planting an oak tree at Occombe Farm, Cockington Country Park and...

More funds available to help with cost of living crisis

Torbay Council is accepting applications for grants from the Household Support Fund, which was setup to help families and individuals who are struggling to...

One family – four generations of service

At Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust we often say that caring is in our DNA but one family in particular illustrates this...