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- 23/11/2010 Business Barometer
As part of its commitment to understanding the needs of Torbay’s business community, Torbay Development Agency (TDA) has compiled the results of the second Business Barometer survey.
Last updated: 24/11/2010 (35 KB)
- 22/11/2010 New TDA board appointed to deliver economic prosperity for Torbay
Torbay's economic development company, the Torbay Development Agency (TDA), has taken a significant step forward in its evolution by recruiting a predominantly private sector board to drive forward economic prosperity and growth in the region.
Last updated: 24/11/2010 (38 KB)
- 10/11/2010 Beacon Cove consultation published
Torbay Council and Torbay Development Agency (TDA) commissioned a consultation to consider how Beacon Cove could best be used to suit the needs of 21st Century residents and visitors.
Last updated: 24/11/2010 (38 KB)
- 29/10/2010 Need for speed - Torbay
The Torbay Development Agency (TDA) and the Council is launching a campaign to increase broadband speeds in Torbay and is lobbying BT to position the area as a priority for superfast broadband.
Last updated: 24/11/2010 (34 KB)
- 18/10/2010 John Richards appointed as Chairman of Torbay Development Agency
John Richards has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Torbay Development Agency (TDA) as part of the recruitment of external board members, designed to be a key step to achieving the ambitious regeneration goals of the council.
Last updated: 20/10/2010 (35 KB)
- 28/09/2010 Work starts on multi-million pound Parkfield project
The first turf will be officially cut Parkfield on Friday 1 October, marking the start of work at Torbay Council's new world class facility for young people.
Last updated: 20/10/2010 (38 KB)
- 24/09/2010 Huge success for Torbay Jobs Fair
Torbay Development Agency (TDA), in partnership with Job Centre Plus staged a Jobs Fair this week at the Riviera International Convention Centre, when over 1200 people attended the event to meet prospective employers and find out what opportunities are available for employment of training.
Last updated: 20/10/2010 (34 KB)
- 24/09/2010 Torbay bids for Heritage Lottery Fund and calls for residents’ comments on Torquay Harbour restoration
Torbay Development Agency and Torbay Council are bidding for a £700,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the restoration of buildings at Torquay harbourside.
Last updated: 20/10/2010 (38 KB)
- 13/09/2010 Torbay Development Agency’s Boost for Business
Now is the time for Torbay businesses to benefit from a boost; the second programme of Torbay Development Agency’s (TDA) Business Boost workshops is now underway, with one-day workshops on a full range of topics to help businesses develop and grow.
Last updated: 20/10/2010 (35 KB)
- 13/09/2010 Positive steps towards Brixham regeneration
Torbay Council and Torbay Development Agency are pleased to announce that following a very positive meeting on Friday, Tesco has reconfirmed its desire to take forward the proposed development on the site of the town centre car park.
Last updated: 20/10/2010 (34 KB)