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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

Jim Parker: Result of town hall mediation and facilitation? Consternation!

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Jim Parker: Result of town hall mediation and facilitation? Consternation!

For the past couple of months, Torbay councillors from opposing sides of the chamber have been taking part in a special process to get them to work together instead of forever falling out in true 'Only in Torbay' mode. Power or control ...

14 Nov 2024 at 17:00

Torbay MP Steve Darling reaches major parliamentary milestone

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Torbay MP Steve Darling reaches major parliamentary milestone

Torbay MP Steve Darling has passed a parliamentary milestone – asking his 100th question in just 150 days since being elected. The Liberal Democrat MP, who took the seat from his Conservative predecessor Kevin Foster in July, has ...

05 Dec 2024 at 15:21

Torbay MP demands action on anti-social behaviour blight

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Torbay MP demands action on anti-social behaviour blight

Torbay MP Steve Darling is appealing to Government ministers to speed up funding to tackle Torquay town centre's antisocial behavior problems. Liberal Democrats say ASB around the Castle Circus has 'blighted' the town centre for ...

13 Dec 2024 at 14:00

Crucial update on Torbay Hospital revamp

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Crucial update on Torbay Hospital revamp

A government minister has given the clearest indication yet that the long-awaited revamp of Torbay Hospital is still on the cards. There had been fears that the hospital’s massive makeover, which was pledged with funding from ...

20 Nov 2024 at 14:15

Pictures: Farmers protest over inheritance tax changes

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Pictures: Farmers protest over inheritance tax changes

Images: Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin / LDRS Busloads of farmers from Devon joined the protest in London against proposed changes to inheritance tax. Hundreds who couldn’t make the trip went to Holsworthy Livestock Market for a “Back ...

20 Nov 2024 at 12:43

New homes for Torbay and Afghan families

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New homes for Torbay and Afghan families

Half a million pounds in government money will be used to snap up four homes in Torbay as the local council grapples with a housing crisis. Members of Torbay Council’s cabinet meet next week (July 14) with the homes ...

07 Jul 2025 at 12:06

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

Peter Moore: From any 'Angle,' Rishi Sunak is English

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Peter Moore: From any 'Angle,' Rishi Sunak is English

I am sometimes surprised. How can anyone argue against the blindingly obvious? I am not talking about politics or even ideas which are disputed. How can the American conspiracy theorist Tucker Carlson suggest ...

22 Mar 2025 at 14:30

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