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Kev's Column: Buses

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 24th May 2023) here.

Short Term Lets, Housing and Planning

Torbay's MP Kevin Foster led a debate earlier today on Short-Term Holiday Lets and the Planning System. An appropriate level of short-term holiday lets creates choice and attracts visitors, by providing different options for accommodation.

Kev's Column: GP Appointments

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Torbay Weekly and you can read the latest edition (Published on Thursday 18th May 2023) here.

£403K Torbay Bus Funding Boost as £2 Fare Cap Extended

£2 bus fare extended until 31 October to help passengers with cost of living and then £2.50 until November 2024. £403,923 of additional funding for Torbay Council, from a £300 million government investment will protect bus services into 2025 and keep travel affordable. funding boost will support t

Vat and Public Bodies

The subject of this debate may sound a dry one at first glance, yet it has a big impact for South Devon College. There are 10,000 public sector organisations in the UK, the vast majority of which can claim the VAT they pay back from HM Revenue and Customs.

Victims and Prisoners Bill

The Victims and Prisoners Bill was before the House of Commons for its Second Reading, so Kevin took the chance to speak about issues affecting victims of crime here in our bay and his support for the implementation of an Independent Public Advocate.

Pension Credit Reminder as Cost-of-Living Deadline Nears

There are only a few days left to claim Pension Credit and qualify for the first £301 Cost of Living Payment of 2023. Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster is urging those over State Pension Age to check if they could be eligible for Pension Credit, ahead of Friday’s deadline for receiving the first cost of liv

Kev's Column: Coronation

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 10th May 2023) here.

Town Centre Regeneration

Regenerating our Town Centres was a key issue at last week’s Torbay Council election, with residents looking to see change and the delivery of schemes funded by the Government. The Government has already committed £21.9m of funding to the Torquay Town Deal and £13.4m towards the Paignton Future Hig