Spot On has been accepted to take part in this years Bluefin Tuna CHART tagging program which with the completion of couple days training means we will be 1 of just 15 boats in the UK LEGALLY allowed to target and catch Bluefin Tuna from August 16 until November. All fish will be handled in…
CEFAS is today (23/04/2021) inviting suitable charter vessels and skippers to request an application pack to participate in the CHART programme in English waters in 2021. Thank you to all those who worked so hard for this, hopefully it will be a lifeline for so many businesses ! Timeline April 23rd – Applications open May…
Ocean Adventures is a new promotional platform for people living in or visiting Torbay, as a one stop adventure shop !! If you are thinking of things to do in Torquay – visit Ocean Adventures. Helping promote local businesses in the tourism sector and offering a variety of friendly, exciting opportunities for activity packages on both sea…
Torbay businesses are encouraged to find out if they are eligible for additional financial support available to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on their business. Since the start of the pandemic over £57m in grants have been paid out by the Council, but we think there may be still some more who are eligible…
Renewal Ballot The ERBID Company has published the ERBID2 Draft Consultation Business Plan in its quest to secure a further £3.5 million to promote the resort professionally for a further 5-years from January 2022 – ERBID2 To set up ERBID2 we are required to hold a renewal ballot and this is planned for May 27th…
As you are aware, we have been asking as many people to throw their weight behind the campaign to allow catch and release fishing. Torbay is said to have an abundance of the fish, which wouldn’t be caught but instead tagged for scientific research purposes. The Torquay Chamber of Commerce chair, Susie Colley, says the proposed…
Bluefin Tuna Angling is a great new, exciting opportunity for Torbay but your help and support is needed immediately We need to impress our MP’s to urgently canvass DEFRA to grant permission for a recreational live release Bluefin fishery down here in the Southwest and other parts of the UK. Since 2015, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna have appeared…
Giant Atlantic Bluefin Tuna have been gracing the waters off Torbay each autumn for several years now. The Angling Trust has been working with local fishing charter vessel captains to persuade the Government to adopt a scientifically useful CatcH And Release Tagging (‘CHART’) program for the fish this year.
The latest grant scheme is fundamentally different in terms of administration as businesses qualify for different levels of support, paid from different grants based on the length of time they are impacted by COVID-19. https://www.torbay.gov.uk/businesses-financial-support/
Torbay Council is calling on all businesses in Torbay to check what support they are eligible for, and to get ready to apply for grants. We have secured £7 million to support businesses who have had to close, or who are suffering financial hardship. There is a range of other advice and support available for…
Torbay Council is getting £750,000 from the Government to start regeneration projects in Torquay. The accelerated funding will allow it to make a start on some of the work ahead of a decision on the full bid expected in eight weeks.
A collaboration of the Chambers of Commerce for Brixham, Paignton and Torquay and the Torbay Business Forum.
Torquay has been offered a Town Deal and will submit detailed business cases to unlock an incredible £21.9m investment from the Towns Fund to drive economic regeneration in the town.
Today we have received the fantastic news that Torquay has been offered a Town Deal, with a value of £21.9 million. This is very welcome news which will not only rejuvenate the town, but send a positive and assured message to investors and developers that Torquay is open for business. Apparently some of the funds…
The Festival will take place from 11 to 18 September 2021 at Torre Abbey Museum and other locations across Torbay, Devon. We look forward to welcome you to the International Agatha Christie Festival in September 2021. Details will be announced early next year when tickets will go on sale. Until then, please follow us on…
This app has just been launched today with researchers at Guy’s & St Thomas’ & King’s college to help slow the spread of #COVID19 and identify at risk cases sooner by self-reporting your symptoms daily – even if you feel well 🙏🏼. Download the App Please share the app with everyone you know on WhatsApp…
