Torbay Council

As announced at full Council recently, climate change is a huge priority for us and we want to know from you what you feel as a community we can do to safeguard our planet, and the Bay, for future generations
Cllr Lee Howgate, Chair of our Overview and Scrutiny panel, has put a call-out for ideas. Watch the video below and let us know, either by commenting below or emailing scrutiny@torbay.gov.uk what the council, residents, partners and the whole community can do to move forward climate change in the Bay.

If you or others feel unwell, get dizzy, weak, anxious or have intense thirst during the warm weather, Torbay Council’s Public Health Team advises you move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down #heatwave #hottestdayoftheyear

⚠️ ROADWORKS – RING ROAD from Monday 29th July to Thursday 1st August ⚠️
Verge cutting, litter picking and essential drainage works to relieve surface water off the carriageway will be carried out next week. So this can happen there will be a need to close lanes along the ring road in Torquay towards Paignton.
On Monday 29th July: ... Hamelin Way will have one lane closure SOUTH BOUND between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm.
Hellevoetsluis Way will then also be closed from 7 pm to 11.30 pm BOTH WAYS from Gallows Gate Roundabout to Preston Down Road. Diversions will be in place, access for Widecombe Caravan Park will be maintained.
On Tuesday 30th July & Wednesday 31st July: Hellevoetsluis Way will again be closed for both evenings from 7 pm to 11.30 pm from Gallows Gate Roundabout to Preston Down Road BOTH WAYS. Diversions will be in place, access for Widecombe Caravan Park will be maintained.
On Thursday 1st August: Hamelin Way NORTH BOUND ONLY will have an evening closure from 7 pm to 11.30 pm, this will be from the South Devon Highway to Gallows Gate. Diversions will be in place.
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Torbay Council’s Public Health Team is advising that you avoid extreme physical exertion during the warm weather. If you can’t avoid strenuous outdoor activity, keep it for cooler parts of the day e.g. early morning or evening #heatwave

How is your wellbeing? Today is 24/7 Samaritans Awareness Day and we are highlighting Torbay and South Devon’s 5 Way to Wellbeing campaign which gives lots of tips on things you can do to make yourself feel better when you may be feeling low.
Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing with this free online course http://socsi.in/L6hFT #MyWayToWellbeing
Find out more about 5 Ways at http://socsi.in/uTmrM
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If you are going out in the heat, Torbay Council’s Public Health Team is advising that you walk in the shade and apply sunscreen. Wear a hat, and light, loose cotton clothes #heatwave

Intergenerational Sports Day at Bethesda Care Home
A fun packed day intergenerational sports day recently took place with early years children, looked after by local childminders, and residents of the Bethesda Care Home in Torquay.
Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Cordelia Law, said: “This was a great day and is a great example of the wonderful things that can happen when you bring young children and older adults together.
... “Over the last two years, our Torbay Early Years Advisory Team has encouraged and supported residential care homes and nursing homes in Torbay to engage in developing an intergenerational approach.
“The benefits of intergenerational learning are far-reaching, with research evidencing the positive impact that these programmes have on children, older adults, and the wider community.”
Linda Prain, Wellbeing Assistant, from Bethesda Christadelphian Care Home, who helped organised the event, said: “It was a fantastic day with participants ranging from one to 102 years old!
“The process of having fun and making friends seemed far more important than the competition itself. However, when the children were paired up with the residents to take part in the walking race, the children certainly encouraged the residents to go faster, with their walking frames, than they normally would.”
Having young children visit Bethesda Care Home has proved to be very popular with the residents and they are now planning to start a walking club with local childminders so that they can enjoy each other’s company. The residents will be driven to local places across the Bay, and the childminders and children will meet them there.
Over fifteen care homes across Torbay are now engaging in visits from early years providers. The providers bring children to the care home settings where they meet residents and undertake a range of activities together.
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Do you get out and about and take notice of our wonderful landscape or enjoy many of the great activities we have to offer in Torbay and South Devon? Did you know this can often improve your wellbeing if you are feeling low?
Research shows that connecting to people, learning new skills, being active, taking notice of your surroundings and giving something back to your community can significantly improve your wellbeing.
From 27 July, Paignton Festival http://socsi.in/sYDE3 an...d Teignmouth Carnival Week http://socsi.in/LX2zQ are taking place and provide vibrant local community activities.
Find out more about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing at http://socsi.in/grHz9 #MyWayToWellbeing #EnjoyTorbay
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🚽 TOILET UPDATE - NEW BLOCK AT GOODRINGTON NOW OPEN! 🚽
These new toilets, which can be found in the car park in front of Quaywest, include 5 unisex toilet cubicles along with a urinal area and 3 hand washing sinks with dryer. A disabled unit is also available, which includes baby changing facilities.
The toilets will be open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm in the summer and 9 am to 6 pm in the winter. There will be a cost of 30p to use them (cash or contactless card can be... used), and they will be cleaned and maintained by Healthmatic,
We are now over a year into our 3 year investment into public toilets and Goodrington follows the new builds and refurbishments at Breakwater, Bank Lane, Brixham, Paignton Seafront and Harbour, and in Torquay at Market Street, Beacon Quay, St. Marychurch and the Seafront.
The next toilets to receive an investment will be Brixham Harbour, which will be a refurbishment, and Victoria Square in Paignton, which will be a new build.
If you experience any issue with the toilet facilities across Torbay please communicate directly with Healthmatic’s 24hr Service Line - 01249 823143.
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If you go down to Torre Abbey this summer you are sure of a big surprise!
This summer, Torre Abbey has lots of exciting events happening including The BFG in Pictures, The Wind in the Willows outdoor theatre, blockbuster film screenings at the extremely popular Open Air Cinema Festival and a Big Family Picnic!
Whether you are living in or visiting the English Riviera, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
... Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, Cllr Mike Morey, said: “Situated at Torquay Seafront, Torre Abbey is a wonderful contemporary interactive museum and art gallery with stunning gardens. This all year round attraction, has a jam packed summer programme of exhibitions, events and activities from open air cinema and theatre to a school holiday music club and live music – so plenty of reasons to pay a visit!”
Torre Abbey prides itself on being family friendly with free entry for kids and teens (u19s). Family friendly activities include dressing up, interactive displays, garden games, indoor and outdoor trails, and craft activities. There is a lift to all floors, baby changing facilities and an on-site café. More info about summer activities at http://socsi.in/0XYc7
To find out What’s On at Torre Abbey http://socsi.in/DI47F
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UPDATE - WINDY CORNER
Unfortunately the forecast wet weather for tonight means that the final stage of road resurfacing will now be delayed until Monday night. During this work temporary traffic lights will be in operation and traffic will be prevented from exiting Langdon Lane onto Dartmouth Road. There'll be a diversion route set up though Galmpton using the alternate exit at Manor Vale Road. Please expect delays during these works and allow extra time if you’re planning to travel through this area.
On a more positive note we’ve opened up the additional lane exiting Brixham so the benefits of the new junction are already underway.

⚠️ BRIXHAM ROAD ROADWORKS ⚠️ So we have an update on these works that we think you will like! 🥁 🥁 🥁
The new permanent traffic signals at the junction of Brixham Road and Yalberton Road have now been turned on and all lanes heading towards Tweenaway are open! 🎉 All lanes are also now open from Tweenaway to Sainsburys 🎉 but while they finish the pavement the inside lane from Sainsburys to Wilkins Drive will be closed 😕 . As the work gets finished this closure will be reduced and all works will be completed by the end of the month.

We would like to congratulate Belle Vue Nursing Home who have recently received an ‘Overall Good’ report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in areas such as being a safe, effective, caring, responsive and a well-led care home.
We have a duty to ensure there is a range of care homes available for you, which is why we provided a financial loan of £1.25 million from our Investment and Regeneration Fund to support Belle Vue. Our Adults Services Team, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and the South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, have also helped in a wide range of other areas, including research, engagement with the community, business planning and their strong relationship with the CQC and the local Healthwatch group.
To read the full press release visit: http://socsi.in/SP6Vl

Fancy trying out a fun way of getting fit out in the open air? Did you know that by keeping active you can live a happier and more fulfilled life?
From today, @torreabbey is running a beginner 8 week course of fitness circuits in the gardens http://socsi.in/r45az #MyWayToWellbeing
Find out more about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing at http://socsi.in/mcvHc
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Did you know it is World Emoji day today? As part of our 5 Ways to Wellbeing Campaign we want you to share an emoji that shows how you feel today! 😍 🙂😂 😇 🙃 😐
When things get difficult and you fell less able to cope research shows that there are 5 simple ways which you can do to improve things when you are not feeling your best - Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice and Give. One or more of these things can help you live a more happy and fulfilled life.
Find out mor...e about 5 Ways to Wellbeing at http://socsi.in/Nlmml #MyWayToWellbeing
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🎉 Great news, another award for the Bay! 💚
This time Princess Gardens, including Royal Terrace Gardens, and Babbacombe Downs have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best green spaces in the world.
This Award now also means that the Torquay Harbour and seafront area is the only place in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset to be awarded a Blue Flag for its beach, a Purple Flag for the evening and night-time economy around the Harbour and a Green Flag f...or its green space.
The Green Flag international award is a sign that these space boast the highest possible environmental standards, are beautifully maintained and have excellent visitor facilities.
Councillor Mike Morey, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Environment and Culture, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for Princess Gardens and Babbacombe Downs. We know how much quality green spaces matter to our residents and visitors, and this award really celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining these areas to such a high standard.
“To also add this award to our recognition of international Blue Flag beaches and the Purple Flag accreditation for the night-time economy around the Harbour area really shows that Torbay is a world class area to live in and visit.”
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Do you want to improve your fitness as well as your wellbeing? Victoria found her way to wellbeing through yoga, you can read more about her story at http://socsi.in/prRD0
Sometimes we don’t feel great or able to cope when things get difficult but the good news is there are 5 simple ways which you can do to improve things when you are not feeling your best - Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice and Give. One or more of these things can help you live a more happy and... fulfilled life. #MyWayToWellbeing
Find out more at http://socsi.in/7zI60
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⚠️WINDY CORNER - OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ⚠️ The planned overnight surfacing of the new and existing road at Windy Corner, including the main junction, will be starting tonight (Tuesday) and will last for four nights, up to and including Friday night.
The works, which will commence at 7pm, will mean lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place. If you do need to travel through this area after 7pm please allow for additional travelling time.
... Please also note that on Wednesday night there will be no right turn from Dartmouth Road into Brixham Road, diversion route will be through Hookhills.
As always we appreciate your patience and we envisage that these roadworks will be completed by the end of the week.
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