Buses are being re-routed from two residential streets in St.Marychurch. The press have reported it like this: But we see it a different way... The electric buses may be slightly bigger (we haven't been able to get a straight answer on that). What has changed is not the street; however, this change has been used as an opportunity to move the buses away from where people live.

As in 2026, we will keep a list of those people killed on Torbay's Roads this year. This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2026, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind every statistic is a life lost, a family changed forever, and a community affected…

“Pay for an hour, stay for the day.” Torbay Council originally pitched this as something that would help everyone “enjoy all that Torquay, Paignton and Brixham town centres have to offer.”I am really pleased to see that wording quietly updated, because the truth is simple: not everyone has access to a car, and not everyone wants to drive into the town centre.

One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-ten chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it was a nine-in-ten chance

A report says all but one area in Cornwall is in favour of the lower speed limit zones.

This page maintains a record of fatal road traffic collisions that have occurred within the local authority of Torbay in 2025, as reported by official or local media sources. Each entry links to the original report wherever possible. We acknowledge that behind every statistic is a life lost, a family changed forever, and a community affected. Our deepest sympathies go to the loved ones of those who have died on Torbay’s roads.

The latest Kidical Mass family bike ride attracted a record turnout, according to organisers Cyclox. More than 200 cyclists of all ages converged in Oxford ringing bells as they circled the city centr...

We have spoke in objection of this redevelopment on the basis that it was originally billed as a 'car-free' development but even with anticipated huge modal shifts, 40% of journeys will still be undertaken by private vehicle. Torbay Council Officer's did not recommend any improvements to off-site sustainable transport infrastructure and with only a tiny sum of £5,000 as a contribution to this.

We were extremely concerned to see the 'options' offered to Brixham Town Council in early September 2025. A choice of 3 different multi-storey car parks were offered, all significantly increasing the number of car parking spaces in the Central Car Park Brixham Town Council have since reported their preference is to 'Maximise parking for residents and visitors, with flexibility for long and short-stay users and residential permits'.

Successive chancellors have steered clear of increasing taxes for motorists for 15 years, but this should be a no-brainer for cash-strapped Rachel Reeves, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Because the Kids Are All Right (and on Bikes!) Picture it: Paignton seafront alive with colour, the sound of bike bells mingling with music, and bubbles drifting in the summer air. Families riding side-by-side, children pedalling freely, grandparents smiling from their saddles – all without the stress of traffic. That’s the vision we’ll bring to life on Tuesday 19 August at 10 am…

Protests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’