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Cllr David Thomas: Conference shows a problem shared is a problem halved

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Cllr David Thomas: Conference shows a problem shared is a problem halved

This is a yearly event that offers leaders and senior representatives of councils from across the whole country the opportunity to meet and learn from each other together with a range of public sector bodies, charities, and business. These types of ...

13 Jul 2023 at 17:01

Devolution deal to give Devon and Torbay 'more powers' gets mixed reaction in North Devon

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Devolution deal to give Devon and Torbay 'more powers' gets mixed reaction in North Devon

Proposals for a ‘devolution deal’ that could see Devon and Torbay with more say over crucial local issues such as affordable homes, adult education, jobs and public transport have been formally unveiled. As part of the government’s ’levelling up’ ...

26 Jan 2024 at 12:42

Cash boost will ensure pool keeps its head above water

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Cash boost will ensure pool keeps its head above water

A cash boost for the swimming pool at Torquay's Riviera International Centre will keep it afloat - and open. Torbay Council has worked in partnership with Parkwood Leisure and Lex Leisure, operators of the RIC, to secure £140,321 from the ...

22 Nov 2023 at 08:00

Public asked to have their say on Devon and Torbay devolution deal

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Public asked to have their say on Devon and Torbay devolution deal

A six-week public consultation was launched on Monday (12 February) on the draft proposal to create a Combined County Authority (CCA) for Devon and Torbay to oversee new powers and funding transferred from Government. The ground-breaking ...

14 Feb 2024 at 09:36

Devon MPs outraged over Torbay Hospital repair delays

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Devon MPs outraged over Torbay Hospital repair delays

South Devon's Liberal Democrat MPs have strongly criticised the government's announcement that repairs and upgrades to Torbay Hospital won’t start until 2032. The hospital, one of the oldest in the country, has 80 per cent of its estate ...

21 Jan 2025 at 09:40

Thousands of new homes must be built across Torbay

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Thousands of new homes must be built across Torbay

Nearly 1,000 new homes must be built in Torbay every year under government housing targets. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner wants 1.5 million properties built across the country over the next five years, but Torbay councillors have ...

19 Feb 2025 at 16:01

Paignton post office campaign reaches the Commons

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Paignton post office campaign reaches the Commons

A petition aimed at saving Paignton’s town centre post office has been presented to the House of Commons. Torbay’s Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling handed in the petition which follows a campaign in the bay to keep the service in ...

03 Apr 2025 at 14:21

Dave Thomas: 'An exciting time for the Bay'

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Dave Thomas: 'An exciting time for the Bay'

Last week was the official start of Spring, and hopefully not to jinx anything it does feel like the weather is starting to turn warmer. With the sun being out, our minds also start to think about what the summer brings, and last ...

27 Mar 2025 at 08:00

Dave Thomas: What local government shake-up means for you

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Dave Thomas: What local government shake-up means for you

Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for Torbay. You will have no doubt seen in the news and read in this column as well about the recent ask by government to local authorities across the country about ...

04 Mar 2025 at 14:48

Jim Parker: The 'Wright' approach for Torbay's future

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Jim Parker: The 'Wright' approach for Torbay's future

You have to take your hat off to people like Mark Wright. The owner of South Devon-based holidays company Majestic Tours has been wrestling with local planners for over two years over plans to invest up to £3 million in ...

04 Mar 2025 at 17:00

Caroline Voaden: the 'staggering statistics' about harms of social media

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Caroline Voaden: the 'staggering statistics' about harms of social media

Since agreeing to co-sponsor the Safer Phones Bill, I have spoken to countless parents, teachers, medical professionals, and children about social media and phone usage. I have read staggering statistics on eating ...

12 Mar 2025 at 12:00

When are Devon’s elections happening, and why?

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When are Devon’s elections happening, and why?

Only one of Devon’s councils is holding elections this year, and it’s one that will almost certainly cease to exist soon. But dozens of people will still be putting their names forward for places on Devon County ...

20 Mar 2025 at 14:30

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