News
Torbay Enterprise Fund
Torbay Enterprise Fund offers two different grants to support local businesses and high streets in Torbay, a start-up grant and a retail unit improvement grant.
Big things coming for Brixham
Earlier this month a number of Torbay councillors and officers met with members from Brixham Town Council and Brixham Chamber of Commerce to share the emerging design proposals that they have been working on with Regeneration Partners – Wilmott Dixon and Milligan – to improve Brixham for everyone who uses the town, whether that be for business or pleasure.
The Baton of Hope
Torbay has been selected to host the South West leg of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, The Baton of Hope. Sadly, an average of 20 people per year, 75% of them men, die by suicide in Torbay, which is higher than the national average and each one has a...
ERBID Brixham in Images Photo Competition
The new ERBID Brixham in Images Photo Competition is a fantastic opportunity for both amateur and professional photographers to showcase the beauty, charm, and character of Brixham through their own lens.
SWW Legacy Project Update
Over the last six months we’ve heard various proposals from within the business community, residents, town councillors, not-for-profit organisations for the South West Water Legacy Project. There is still time to propose a suitable project, please get in touch with us if you have a fantastic idea.
Fight to save cardiac unit far from over
In their wisdom, the ICB’s aim is to merge the Torbay Hospital’s first-class Cardiac Unit into the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital’s Cardiac Unit, which is under-performing, with a long waiting list and with 46 patients having died whilst waiting for treatment.
ERBID advertising and marketing toolkit
Monday 26th May saw the launch of the latest phase of the ERBID’s major new escape your everyday destination marketing campaign. This multi-channel advertising campaign is aimed specifically at couples aged 50+, mid – mid/high affluence, and...
Brixham’s new Sardine Festival
A new food and culture event, the South West Sardine Festival, is set to bring seafood, music, and community spirit to the Old Fish Market in Brixham this August.
Open Meeting – 24th June, 7pm, Berry Head Hotel
Join us for our latest open meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 24th June at the Berry Head Hotel. Our open meetings are open to everyone. You might be a member, or a non-member business, or a local resident interested in the topics under discussion.
Save Torbay’s Coronary Services
Do you know anyone who has suffered a heart attack? If so, you will know the importance of having speedy treatment to open a blocked artery. There are proposals to move the Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention procedure from Torbay to Exeter. This is...
Report shoplifting and antisocial behaviour quickly and effectively
Police and Crime Commisioner Alison Hernandez announces the launch of a fully-funded year-long pilot in Torbay to provide businesses with free access to the UK Partners Against Crime (UKPAC) Business Crime Reduction Solution.
Visitor growth showing through again
On May 14, the ERBID held its annual industry update, bringing together tourism partners to share insights and outline strategic plans. In his opening remarks, ERBID chair Chris Hart addressed the fallout from the cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham last year.