Torbay endorsements Why Torbay is a great place for PAWRS


I am delighted to extend a very warm welcome to the organisers, participants and visitors to this year’s Plant and Waste Recycling Show on Paignton Green.


I am confi dent you will once again fi nd our hospitality second to none.


The fact that Torbay has once again been selected as the venue for this


prestigious event on the Bay’s calendar is a clear refl ection of your satisfaction with everything that Torbay has to offer. Torbay can justifi ably boast its green


credentials.


Four years ago we received international recognition for the English Riviera’s rich geological, historical and cultural heritage by being awarded Geopark status.


We are also extremely proud of the fact that Torbay offi cially has the cleanest bathing waters in the country.


We are fl ying the Blue Flag over no


fewer than six beaches this summer. Added to which, ten of the Bay’s beaches have secured Quality Coast Awards for being clean and safe.


Councillor David Thomas Deputy Mayor


Torbay: a vibrant business location on the New English Riviera


Torbay Development Agency, as the economic development company charged with the remit of attracting investment to the bay, is delighted that PAWRS (the Plant and Waste Recycling Show) is returning to Paignton to showcase best practice in reducing environmental footprint. The TDA is committed to reducing energy and waste, and has


its own green energy team that gives advice to companies in the bay on how to minimise their environmental impact and therefore save costs, as part of our remit it to help businesses develop and grow in the bay and benefi t the local economy. I would like to take this opportunity to share the excellent opportunities for businesses to expand or re-locate in Torbay. A unique location offering low costs, a highly skilled workforce and an excellent quality of life, Torbay enjoys signifi cant advantages as a place to live, work or invest in, including:  Low property and staff costs  Access to skilled labour  Education and healthcare excellence  Access to regional, national and international markets. Already thriving in the bay are world leading, knowledge- based companies, including advanced electronics industries, marine and environmental technologies and healthcare sectors. Torbay offers a range of property for bespoke or speculative


development across the full spectrum of industries, and the green economy is recognised as one of the key areas for growth potential in Torbay. South Devon College has recently won a Regional Growth Point bid for a green energy centre. Torbay Development Agency provides support for relocating businesses and an aftercare service tailored to your needs. We can organise site visits, introduce you to the local business community,


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provide key data to support your business case, and assist you on staff recruitment, relocation or communication.


Schools, housing, job opportunities for partners of employees and local community link are all areas in which we can assist you. We can help you communicate the bay’s quality of life advantages to your organisation’s most valuable asset - your staff. Once here in the bay, we offer a full programme of aftercare with regular company visits, business support programmes, tailored workshops, advice on training and skills development, specialist sector network groups, and further business introductions. Our ultimate aim is to create a high quality environment, and we are here to help your business be part of Torbay’s success in the future. If your business is considering expanding or relocating to a brighter destination, contact us to fi nd out how we can help.


This total of 16 awards is more than anywhere else in the country. With waste disposal forming part of my executive lead portfolio,


I am particularly pleased to say we have a good news story to tell about recycling. Last year Torbay Council teamed up with May Gurney to form


a new joint venture company called TOR2 which delivers a wide range of operational services. In September, TOR2 introduced an improved household waste


and recycling collection service across the Bay, enabling residents to recycle much more than previously and help reduce the amount of waste being sent for costly landfi ll disposal. The service took a little time to settle down but, thanks to the


support and co-operation of our residents, we have now seen a nine per cent increase in the Bay’s recycling rate to 45%. We anticipate we will hit the 50% mark in 2012, well ahead of


the government’s target date of 2020. I hope that during your stay you may be able to fi nd some time to


check out what else Torbay has to offer. But for now, it’s on with the show and I wish it every success.


Steve Parrock Chief Executive


Torbay Development Agency www.torbaydevelopment


agency.co.uk


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