Torbay Town Centres Company

Town Centre Rates Petition

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A petition has been launched calling for an investigation into the rates burden of town centre businesses. Traders are calling on Torbay Council to look at the issue of business rates which they say are cripplingly high in the town centre having been set at the peak of the market. The e-petition has the backing of Torbay Town Centres Company which... Read more»

Winners light up award ceremony

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The efforts of dozens of families and businesses to brighten the winter gloom were recognised at a sparkling prizegiving ceremony.

Chairman of Winter Glitterland judges Marshall Ritchie said this year's displays provided a warm welcome over the festive season for both local residents and visitors to the resort.
"In the summer, Torquay has its sunshine and in the winter it is illuminated with Winter Glitterland lights," he said. "We have taken the lights we used to enjoy inside

Winter Glitterland Competition

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

As Torbay town centres are brightened by more festive lights than ever this year, businesses and families are being urged to get on the 2011 Winter Glitterland trail.

Businesses across the Bay have this year invested in extra lighting displays as part of their town centre improvement projects. And Torbay Town Centres Company is keen to see the brightening effect spread around Torquay and Paignton and is again sponsoring the competition which is open to all who pride themselves

Best ever christmas celebration

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A lantern parade, carol singing and fireworks got the festive season started in Paignton. The town held its first Christmas lights celebration since voting in favour of becoming a Business Improvement District, and it was reported to be the 'best ever'.
The BID scheme has meant Paignton can have more lights and organise a bigger event than in previous years. On the programme was performances by Shaolin Warriors of Britain's Got Talent and street entertainers. There was also

Explosive start to lights switch on

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The calm waters of Torquay's inner harbour formed a perfect foil to reflect the spectacle of the town's festive fireworks. The popular Christmas tree lights feature was flanked by explosive displays from a pontoon in the harbour on a perfect, still winter's night.

The weather helped swell the crowds who flocked to the town centre both for the entertainment which had been livening the streets since the morning and the pyrotechnics display, said Torbay Town Centres company chief executive

Business leaders 'gobsmacked' at port's 'no' vote

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The rejection of a move for Brixham town centre traders to help themselves in the fight for survival has left town and business leaders 'bewildered' and 'gobsmacked'.

Not enough traders voted in favour of the Business Improvement District initiative. The voting turnout was 61.14 per cent with 46 per cent of votes in favour of the scheme representing 59 per cent of the rateable value of the BID area. The vote had to exceed the 50 per cent figure for both votes in favour and rateable

Festive Fun in Torquay and Paignton

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

A firework spectacular reflected in the waters of Torquay harbour will be a dazzling highlight of Christmas festivities in the town. And Paignton will be having pyrotechnics from the roof of the Apollo Cinema as part of its new, improved festive fun.

Ian Broadfoot, chief executive of Torbay Town Centres Company, said it is hoped the combination of processions, entertainment, lights, pyrotechnics and events in both towns and a free parking offer from Torbay Council would attract the

Babbacombe Bay BID

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Torbay Town Centres Company is in the early stages of putting together a proposal for a Business Improvement District (BID) for Babbacombe Bay, comprising Babbacombe, St Marychurch and Plainmoor.

In the draft area identified for this scheme there are approximately 250 business premises. Their total Rateable... Read more»

A safe and vibrant place, day or night

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Purple Flag offers the opportunity for national recognition of excellent night-time economy strategies and best practice. The initiative aims to improve perceptions of places, address imbalances in activities, tackle anti-social behaviour, and encourage a diverse evening offer; providing significant recognition for councils and partnerships who deliver key services associated with the night-time economy.

Purple Flag is an accreditation process that helps to tackle many prominent issues associated

Brixham BID Ballot

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Businesses in Brixham are being urged to help themselves in the fight for survival in the town centre. Firms are to be balloted about becoming part of a Business Improvement District initiative. It involves pooling contributions from businesses to help pay for initiatives like marketing, street cleaning and better security.

Joe Cloutman, president of Brixham Chamber of Commerce and director of Torbay Town Centres Company, said: "This is the best opportunity for Brixham traders