• Time for some more pothole repairs in Paignton!

  By adamjohn78

  @krazypinkminx comments via Twitter... its only taken a year ;)

            

   

  By JamSpotter at 20:44 on 26/09/11

  

  Time for some more pothole repairs in Paignton From Monday, September 26, the council will commence a resurfacing programme, as part of this year's ongoing investment in infrastructure around the Bay. The value of this investment is £1million and includes a Government grant of £363,000 for repairing potholes, due to the severe winter weather last year. Works will be carried out on heavily used roads and also...

• New TV advert part of £250k marketing campaign for Torbay

  By do_something

  on the contrary I think it does a fiarly good job, look at the adverts that other tourism areas do...

            

   

  By adamjohn78 at 17:00 on 12/09/11

  

  New TV advert part of £250k marketing campaign for Torbay Mayor Gordon Oliver has announced plans to plough an extra £250,000 into tourism marketing, inward investment and attracting and supporting maritime events in Torbay. At the Mayor's request Torbay Development Agency, working in partnership with the English Riviera Tourism Company (ERTC), has produced a report that will go to full council on September 29 and, if...

• Exhibition on St Michaels Traffic Action Zone proposals in Paignton

  By Mosschops17

  Why, with the new tweenaways junction there should be no need for traffic calming. There are streets...

            

   

  By adamjohn78 at 17:04 on 19/08/11

  

  Exhibition on St Michaels Traffic Action Zone proposals in Paignton A two-day consultation event is being held in Paignton (on September 2–3) to give people a chance to give their views on proposals for a new Traffic Action Zone. The council has secured £200,000 central government funding as part of the Local Transport Plan for the St Michaels Traffic Action Zone (TAZ) in Paignton. The local community is being...

• Torbay's solar scheme approved

  By 2jaibee

  Sydney see this ad for solar generation

            

   

  By adamjohn78 at 18:31 on 20/07/11

  

  Solar panels will be fitted on several public buildings across Torbay from early next year as part of a major environmental drive by Torbay Council. The council has approved funding for the scheme, which they say is aimed at saving money, generating income from the energy created, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the development of a low carbon economy in Torbay. There are plans to install photovoltaic (PV) systems on...

• Green Flag success for Youngs Park in Goodrington, Paignton

  By Granny_Green

  I like Youngs park but it seems a little run down and stuck in the 80s with some of its attractions...

            

   

  By adamjohn78 at 13:22 on 25/07/11

  

  The council has scooped three coveted Green Flag Awards for Sherwell Park and Tessier Gardens, Torquay and Youngs Park in Goodrington, Paignton. The Green Flag Awards for parks and green spaces are similar to the Blue Flag Awards for beaches, and are handed out annually by the Green Flag Partnership, which is made up of Keep Britain Tidy, Greenspace and British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Parks needs to reach nationally laid...

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