News
End of year report – February 2019
Chairman’s report Firstly, I would like to thank each member of the executive for their hard work and support for the year. This year has very much been a team effort and all those on the executive have made my job much easier. I would also like to thank Mike...
Bolton to Birdcage
The Bolton Hotel is closed for refurbishment and will become The Birdcage on completion. Details emerged at a hearing into a review of the pub’s licence requested by the police on the grounds of crime and disorder. Police said licence conditions had been breached and...
Breakwater plan put forward for funding
A plan to build a new breakwater to protect Brixham Harbour has been backed by councillors. The £14m scheme for a high-tech floating northern breakwater had been proposed by harbourmaster Adam Parnell. A meeting of Torbay Council backed the scheme to go forward for...
Executive Elections 2019
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 26th February, as part of our democratic process we will be asking Chamber members to vote on a new Executive committee for 2019. If you have an interest in business issues and our local community, can spare a couple of hours a...
Positive reaction to Brixham ‘micro-regeneration’ murals
A bright blue new mural in the centre of Brixham has got people talking in the fishing port which is fighting the recession by transforming empty spaces and scruffy walls in a wave of 'micro regeneration'. The colourful wall above the Rowcroft Hospice shop and tattoo...
Christmas Parking Concessions
The Council have agreed to offer free parking from 6-9.30pm on Thursdays 6th, 13th and 20th December in the car parks mentioned below. The Council have also agreed to run a promotional pay for an hour and park (shop) all day on Sunday 9th, 16th and 23rd December also...
The Trinity Sailing Foundation
The Trinity Sailing Foundation operates a small fleet of historic sailing vessels. The three Brixham Trawlers — Leader (1892), Provident (1924), and Golden Vanity (1908) — are owned by the charity and used to change the lives of disadvantaged young people. Our...
The Salty Sparrow
We are a small and cosy bistro cafe located in the heart of Brixham, close to the harbour. Our ethos is good quality food and wine with the emphasis on classic and modern food served in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. We offer a freshly made menu with the best of...
Christmas Social: 3rd Dec, 8pm, the Lytehouse
We are experimenting this winter with a social & networking evening, to be held at one of Brixham’s very best restaurants, and one of the Chamber’s newest members - the Lytehouse (Monday 3rd December at 8pm). Tickets (£15 per person) need to be booked in advance...
WW2 Brixham’s lasting legacy
Details have been revealed of a series of information boards which are to be erected to commemorate Brixham's role during the Second World War. The project has been organised by regeneration group Brixham Future which is aiming to create a 'lasting legacy'....
New parking charges from November 1
Torbay Council has approved a new set of parking tariffs to be introduced from November 1 2018. Commenting on the changes, Nigel Makin who has led the Chamber's parking lobby for the last three years, said: "There are positives and negatives to the new tariffs...
Torbay Bookkeeping Practice
By Naomi Griffiths of the Torbay Bookkeeping Practice. Torbay Bookkeeping Practice offers General Bookkeeping Services, Year-End Accounts, Self-Assessment and Digital Accounting Software Consultancy. I'm an Associate Member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers,...