Torbay Council

Police officers take their meetings to the streets of Torquay

Devon & Cornwall Police officers in Torquay are taking an innovative approach to increase their presence in the local community by holding meetings outside, in the town centre.

Chief Superintendent Roy Linden, who heads up police teams across South Devon said: “We know the importance of being visible within our communities, which is why we’re thinking of more ways for our police...

New initiative in Torquay gives police additional powers to tackle antisocial behaviour

A new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has been introduced in Torquay town centre by Torbay Council, giving police and other authorised officers extra powers to tackle antisocial behaviour and street drinking.

The order will allow the police and authorised officers to direct individuals out of the town who are causing a nuisance or disorder, and the power to remove alcohol from...

Stagecoach SW and Torbay council partnership sees next stop announcements launched in Torbay

Stagecoach South West are rolling out audio-visual next stop announcements across some of its Torbay fleet of buses. Utilising the latest technology, customers of popular routes 12 and 22 will be served announcements of each stop as the vehicle approaches, this innovation was made possible thanks to significant investment secured in partnership with Torbay Council.

Audio-visual...

Win a tank of fuel by car sharing in Devon

Devon County Council is offering people a chance to win a free tank of fuel to promote National Liftshare week (7-11 October).

Commuters who register at Carsharedevon.com before 30 November will be entered into a prize draw to win up to £100 in fuel costs.

On Carsharedevon.com commuters can organise lift shares across Devon and the South West. Lift sharers can take it in...