16th April 2016
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Some local (and otherwise) news

News courtesy of Kevin Foster (MP for Torbay) Paignton Hospital Closure Fears The future of Paignton Hospital has been in the spotlight this week. A statement has been issued this week from the Trust about the possibility of Paignton Hospital closing … Continue reading

16th April 2016
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60/61 bus service latest information

Councillor Mark King has sent us this information. The 60/61 route carries around 90,000 passengers a year, of which 80 % are concession fares, i.e free bus passes.   The Government (Department of Transport) provide guidance on how to calculate … Continue reading

15th April 2016
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Torbay Ageing Well programme to be evaluated

Plymouth University is contracted to evaluate the £15 million Ageing Well programme. The team at SERIO will be studying the Ageing Well Torbay Programme, one of 14 across the country that makes up the Fulfilling Lives: Ageing Better programme, funded by the Big … Continue reading

15th April 2016
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60/61 bus service meeting

At last, we have the facts! The meeting will be at 2:30pm, Wednesday 20 April, at Occombe Farm. Councillor Mark King will present the findings of the report recently presented to the council’s senior leadership team.  There will be at least … Continue reading

15th April 2016
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60/61 bus service meeting

We are still awaiting confirmation of the exact details of the forthcoming meeting at Occombe Farm. The received wisdom is that there will be a meeting on Wednesday 20 April, to discuss the potential demise of the 60/61 bus service. … Continue reading