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We were recently given an update from the developers of the Persimmon Homes Inglewood estate offering improvements to their plans to close the A3022 from Windy Corner to Lidl from 3rd Jan-May 2023. The impact to the local economy, residents, suppliers and in...

Rowcroft Christmas Networking - 1st Dec 5-7pm As a little thank you for the support the TBF business community have given Rowcroft, we have all been invited for a Xmas networking celebration at Rowcroft Hospice on Thursday 1st Dec from 5-7pm. To confirm your...

Excellent presentations at our breakfast last month about the NHS development plans for our beautiful Bay. Our thanks to Chris Knights and Joanna Watson from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for sharing the plans for the £495m investment in both...

Many thanks to all the speakers at last month’s breakfast event - Torbay Council’s Kevin Mowat and Alan Denby with Matt Reeks from SWISCO and Sean Gibson from SMART SKILLS. It was an action packed morning with almost 70 delegates listening to how to access free...

What a great event! Thanks to all the 50+ exhibitors, visitors and wonderful sponsors - South Devon College, Ocean BMW and Bays Brewery who helped make the Business Festival such a success. A real buzz in the room, so much laughter and networking. Thanks to Barry Cole...

Torbay Council and TDA would like to hear from those who live, work and own a business in the Bay on the priorities and actions in the draft Economic Growth Strategy. This new Strategy, which has come from evidence gathered from economic data, speaking to key...

Many thanks to Kelly Widley and Graham Kerr for updating us on the exciting major events taking place in the beautiful Bay at our breakfast meeting last month. Over 60 delegates heard Kelly talking about England's Seafood Feast from 30 Sept - 9 Oct whilst Graham aka...

The BEST project aims to bring businesses and organisations closer to schools and educational institutions, by identifying specific subjects within the curriculum where they could offer a meaningful contribution. By gaining an understanding of the curriculum within a...

The Torbay Jobs Fair is back – and you’re invited! This free event, delivered by TDA in partnership with Torbay Council and Jobcentre Plus, provides jobseekers with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local employers and apply for live vacancies. Welcoming all...

Many thanks to Jackie Kelly from the new 131 bedroom hotel, Hampton by Hilton in Torquay, who gave an enlightening presentation about the new development to over 70 delegates at our breakfast meeting last month. Thanks also once more to our event sponsors, Chris...