• Scenic seafront route for cyclists

  By Chunder123

  I think a congestion charge for torbay and torquay town centre would be good and the money made from...

            

   

  By Herald Express at 08:00 on 02/02/12

  

  CYCLISTS can enjoy a better view of the sea after the council opened new lanes in Paignton. The contraflow route along Eastern Esplanade will allow them to use the scenic section of highway in both directions while the road is open to traffic. It will link into future cycle lanes which will form part of the National Cycle Route through Torbay. Cllr Robert Excell, member for safer communities and transport, said: "Contraflow...

• Fears port pool could close unless town council take it on

  By tatxtal

  On this same page is "TORBAY Council is investing to save money by pumping some £3million...

            

   

  By Herald Express at 08:00 on 02/02/12

  

  COUNCILLORS want to see Brixham's Shoalstone Pool kept open — but not at the expense of tax payers in the port. Torbay and town councillor Mike Morey warned that if Brixham Town Council did not take over the running of the pool from Torbay Council, the facility could close. He said: "Torbay Council said it could not guarantee Shoalstone Pool would stay open if we don't take it on. "It has offered the income from...

• Westcountry water bills to rise by 4.7% from April

  By brookesdoy

  It is not fair - with the other utilities you can move what can you do with only one water provider...

            

   

  By Western Morning News at 08:00 on 31/01/12

  

  Hard-pressed householders in the Westcountry will see water bills climb by an average of 4.7 per cent to £543 this year. The increase, which is in line with the limits set by industry regulator Ofwat in 2009, will come into force from April. South West Water (SWW) announced the hike along with its investment plans for the next three years. It's understood that Wessex Water bills will be confirmed as the highest in the...

• Energy Centre's £2m step closer

  By Ant__

  Well done SDC. Lets hope they do actually get it built and that this isn't just another feelgood...

            

   

  By Herald Express at 08:00 on 02/02/12

  

  SOUTH Devon College's new energy centre is one step closer to becoming a reality after the college secured a £2million grant. The new renewable energy training facility (illustrated above) is expected to create 400 jobs when it is built at the gateway to White Rock on the main Long Road roundabout in Paignton, next to the new Premier Inn. College bosses say the Energy Centre will equip students and future environmental...

• Tesco and Asda in double superstore plan for Torbay

  By yorkshireone

  No real need for another 1/2 supermarkets, maybe a vue cinema or even a large ice skating rink where...

            

   

  By Herald Express at 08:00 on 27/01/12

  

  TWO supermarket giants are looking to open new multimillion-pound out-of-town stores in Torbay. It is understood Asda is eyeing up the empty former Focus DIY site on Brixham Road as it looks to open a store in the town. The Wal-Mart-owned company has confirmed it is interested in expanding in the Bay. It comes as Tesco moves closer to submitting a planning application for a new store on the outskirts of Torquay at Edginswell. If...

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