Torbay has received £1,764,043 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to invest in local projects. The fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment across the UK by March 2025, replacing EU structural funds. Its overarching aim
Read MoreSocial enterprise grant funding helps Torbay students rediscover joy of learning
Community interest company, Maker Arts, have expanded their services and supported more young people across Torbay thanks to £5,000 in social enterprise grant funding. Based in Paignton, Maker Arts offer a creative approach to learning that benefits young people in Torbay who are struggling to engage in mainstream education. Working with small groups of students
Read MoreCalling Torbay Construction Businesses – Meet the Buyer – 13th June 2023 – 16:00-19:00
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, “Meet the Buyer,” hosted by Build Torbay and South Devon College. This event will provide a unique opportunity for you to connect with procurement teams working on major local construction schemes in the public and private sector, with a view to bidding for future work
Read MoreTDA announced as category sponsor of South Devon College Apprenticeship Awards
TDA is proud to sponsor the Tourism and Hospitality category in this year’s South Devon College Apprenticeship Awards. The awards will celebrate the success of apprentices and businesses in a prestigious ceremony at The Grand Hotel, Torquay on 3 May attended by hundreds of students, staff, local businesses and organisations, family and friends. Apprentices have
Read MoreTDA proud to sponsor the Torbay Naturally Inspiring Business Awards 2023
TDA is proud to sponsor the Award for Innovation at this year’s Torbay Naturally Inspiring Business Awards which take place on 15th June. Organised by Torbay Weekly, the awards celebrate all that is good about business in the Bay and recognise those who have gone the extra mile to inspire and drive the English Riviera
Read MoreNew store taking shape at Edginswell Business Park
Work to bring a new Wickes store to Edginswell Business Park are moving at pace, after construction challenges were overcome. After facing unprecedented challenges in the construction industry, Torbay Council has progressed with works that will see a new 2,300 square metre purpose-built store open in the Autumn of 2023. The project, which is being
Read MorePlanning consent approved to develop ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments at St Kilda’s in Brixham
Planning consent has been unanimously approved for the development of 23 ‘later living’ affordable housing apartments on the brownfield site at St Kilda’s, off Drew Street in Brixham. The former care home which has been earmarked for Over 55 housing since its closure in 2016, will offer both one and two bed apartments. The site
Read MoreLatest News – TDA Newsletter – Heads Up
It’s been another busy term for our Education Team. Read some of the highlights in our latest edition of Heads Up here >
Read MoreSocial enterprise grant funding helps hundreds of Torbay families tackle food poverty
Turning Heads, a community interest company based in Torbay, have expanded their services and supported hundreds more disadvantaged people thanks to £10,000 in social enterprise grant funding. The organisation was awarded the funding in August 2022 from the Torbay Social Enterprise Grant; a scheme set up to support the development of the social enterprise sector
Read MoreFree business startup workshops
Live in Torbay and thinking of starting your own business? Join our FREE four-week programme and you’ll learn all the skills and knowledge you need to turn your business idea into a reality. Taking place at EPIC Centre in Paignton, the workshops will introduce the basics of how to start a business. The sessions will
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