Staff and pupils at St Cuthbert Mayne School in Torquay have celebrated the official opening of their new and improved buildings. Their new facilities include a purpose-built building for special educational needs (SEN), newly refurbished classrooms, toilets and reception area. The buildings were officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 24th November, coinciding with the
Read MoreFully funded business support programme continues to foster Torbay’s entrepreneurial spirit
Businesses and potential entrepreneurs from across Torbay are invited to take part in the ‘Start-Up Torbay’ support programme which launched earlier this year. The project is led by experienced TDA Business Advisor, Kim Thornton and aims to provide continued support to Torbay’s pre-starts, new-starts and growth ready businesses. The programme is completely free for those
Read MoreLatest News – Torbay Business Newsletter
Read the latest edition of our Torbay Business Newsletter here, where we share the latest news, events and opportunities for Torbay businesses. You’ll gain valuable insight into what’s happening across Torbay and how your business can benefit, all brought to you by the TDA Economic Development Team.
Read MoreFree support for Torbay residents struggling with their energy bills
With the days getting shorter and temperatures falling, many people will be dreading the inevitable rise in their energy bills and wondering how they can keep costs down. A fully funded support scheme called ‘Energy Saving Torbay’ is helping residents save money and stay warm in their homes by offering free practical energy advice and
Read MoreHundreds of jobs on offer at Torbay Jobs Fair
Jobseekers are invited to the Torbay Jobs Fair where there will be hundreds of jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and industries. The event is free to attend and will take place at Torquay Town Hall Assembly Rooms on Friday 20 October from 10am to 12:30pm. Over 40 employers will be in
Read MoreCelebrate Apple Day at Cockington Court
Apple Day returns to Cockington Court in Torquay on Sunday 15 October between 11am and 4pm with free entry to the public. The annual event will have a wide range of activities to entertain the whole family including arts and crafts; live music by Chloe Anne Marie, Samantha Montini and Rod Scott; an apple-inspired baking
Read MoreTorbay businesses invited to sign up to fully funded support programmes at free information session
Torbay businesses of all sizes and sectors are invited to a free information session where they can learn about and sign up to a range of fully funded business support programmes. Organised by TDA, the session will take place on 4th October from 09:30 to 11:00am at Torbay Business Centre, Lymington Road, Torquay. Businesses will
Read MoreBusinesses invited to take part in Torbay Jobs Fair
The Torbay Jobs Fair returns this autumn and local employers are invited to book a free stand to advertise and fill their vacancies. The popular event will take place from 10 am to 12:30 pm on Friday 20 October at Torquay Town Hall with organisers expecting hundreds of jobseekers to attend. Employers will have the
Read MoreFully funded business support programme launched to help Torbay businesses grow
Delivered by innovation consultancy Studio Zao, ‘Impact Torbay’ is a business support and growth project aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs create new commercial opportunities through innovation. The ‘Impact Torbay’ programme has been commissioned through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), receiving Government funding of £351,462. In total, Torbay has received £1,764,043 from
Read MoreTDA proud to sponsor Riviera Connect Expo
TDA is proud to be a silver sponsor for the Riviera Connect Expo which takes place on Tuesday 3rd October at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. The event is a new collaboration between the Torbay Business Forum and the English Riviera BID Company with the aim of connecting and inspiring businesses across Torbay
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