Our Mission

To stimulate the development of a prosperous economy and create increased employment in Torbay for a more sustainable future.

Our goals

• Create and manage development projects to regenerate key areas in each of the three Torbay towns.
• Create workspace to permit expansion of a diversified business base within the Torbay area.
• Stimulate the creation and development of businesses offering improved job opportunities, particularly full-time, sustainable and high value jobs.
• Develop business support measures and organisations to stimulate an entrepreneurial culture.
• Develop working relationships between further education colleges and schools and the business community.
• Develop our national and international marketing strategy for tourism
• In support of tourism provide the infrastructure and resource to expand events and attractions, promoting the expansion of the tourist season by these means
• Develop a programme of training, customer focus and related quality assurance for all Torbay businesses but particularly those associated with tourism.
• Promote the bay itself for the use of its waters, harbours and waterfronts
• Work with the fishing industry to develop a strategy for sustainable development
• Promote the improvement of access to the Torbay area via liaison with all transportation authorities including Exeter airport.
• Develop a working relationship with community representation in order to integrate project development with local community needs.

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news

Mayor's Vision Roadshows 23 – 24 June – everyone welcome

Torbay Development Agency and Torbay Council are holding a se . . .

Draft Employers Guide now available

Too many employers and businesses fail to develop and invest . . .

Unique development opportunity in the New English Riviera

Torbay Development Agency (TDA), working on behalf of Torbay Council, is looking for a private sector partner to deliver a major regeneration programme in one of Europe's finest marine environments: The New English Riviera.

projects

Victoria Parade Area

IDEAS of how to reinvigorate Victoria Parade were shown to a . . .

Princess Gardens Area

Sea Change - Cockington Court

The Cockington Court project will create an inspirational new . . .