Welcome to Torbay, The English Riviera.

Recognised as one of the most beautiful areas in the country, Torbay has many economic challenges to ensure a sustainable and thriving future.

TDA

The Torbay Development Agency is a public private partnership working with Torbay Council to delivery economic regeneration and development and support for the area's businesses including the tourism, maritime and community sectors.

Established by Torbay Council in 2004 the Agency has responsibility for five distinct activity areas, which together represent the drive for a sustainable economic future for Torbay:

Capital Projects: Delivering a programme of capital projects with distinct benefits for the local economy
Tourism: Services aimed and supporting and developing this significant sector
Marine: Operating and developing the harbour area including the three enclosed harbours in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham
Business Support: Providing business advice and practical assistance for businesses at all levels and in all sectors
Community Support: Assisting various community organisations and initiatives with practical support to enable them to achieve their objectives

The Agency is governed, in true partnership, by a Board of Directors representing the public and private sector partners as well as key employers and regional funding bodies.

23 inspirational projects have been unveiled to help create a vision for regenerating Torbay over the next 20 years

Ambitious proposals to create a new EDC to drive investment and regeneration
across the Bay.

For monthly updates on all of our projects please see our newsletter.

TDAL

Torbay Development Agency Ltd is the private - public partnership board that sets the strategy for, and oversees the work of the officers of, Torbay Development Agency. Drawn from the local business community the Board is chaired by Les Burnett of Francis Clark and also counts the Mayor and Councilors amongst its members.

The board meets bi-monthly and invites observers from the South West Regional Development Agency and Government Office South West so that it can work with those organisations to raise awareness of the needs and opportunities in Torbay.