About Us

Torbay Development Agency’s mission, in the context of the Torbay Community Plan which aims to generate economic prosperity in the Bay, is to bring about the regeneration of Torbay and deliver the economic benefits to the whole community.
  • Promoting Torbay as a business location, attracting investment and providing support for existing businesses to develop and grow
  • Working with partners, enabling local people to benefit from improved employment opportunities generated by economic development
The TDA is delivering a work programme principally derived from the Economic Strategy and its supporting plan.
The key documents below outline the TDA's strategies for improving the economy.

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Downloadable Documents

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  • Business Plan 2011-12
    Torbay Development Agency Business Plan presented to Council 29 September 2011
    Last updated: 15/11/2011 (476 KB)
  • Economic Framework - Strategy
    This strategy sets out a clear way forward by building on the Bay’s strengths to improve economic prosperity, give us prosperous communities with a higher quality of life and improved access to jobs.
    Last updated: 19/07/2010 (902 KB)
  • Torbay Local Economic Assessment
    This document has been produced in response to the new Local Economic Assessment Duty contained within the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill which became law in April 2010 and is intended to set out the extent of the issues which face the local economy.
    Last updated: 23/05/2011 (2.9 MB)
  • Tourism Strategy 2010-2015
    This strategy builds on the success of the 2005-2015 strategy and sets a clear agenda to ensure Torbay & the English Riviera brand is recognised as a leading resort with a sustainable future.
    Last updated: 25/01/2012 (514 KB)
  • Equalities and Diversity Report - January 2012
    Torbay Development Agency publication of equalites information in compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equalities Act 2010.
    Last updated: 31/01/2012 (423 KB)
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