Put the ‘Great’ back into Great Torrington – appeal for businesses and the community to get on board

Shop owners, businesses and community groups in Great Torrington are invited to a special meeting on Tuesday, June 3 to hear more about regeneration plans and how they can help to shape the future of their town.

The 5.30pm event at the recently refurbished Pannier Market will see members of the Great Torrington Regeneration Board unveil their much-anticipated strategy for the town, plus new branding and a website, plus share more about the board’s progress so far.

The Regeneration Board was initiated in July 2023 as part of Devon County Council’s Urban Renewal Programme with Torridge District Council, Great Torrington Town Council and key stakeholders in the area to form a strategy for future plans and project to help boost Torrington.

This includes the renovation of the Pannier Market, a new website to promote Torrington and attract visitors plus the proposed Globe Hotel project to create a community-owned hotel, restaurant and bar.

The website is seen as a key part in delivering that, giving the community a place to share details of their businesses, organisations and events with each other and attract visitors.

The new events page will be used to create a robust marketing plan to promote the area and attract new business, while visitors will be encouraged to visit the site at https://www.great-torrington.uk and see how easy it is to upload their details or event to the site for free.

The event on Tuesday will highlight progress so far, including recent updates to the Pannier Market which enables more flexible usage and significant investment supporting The Globe Project.

Attendees will also learn about sponsorship opportunities for the new Tarka the Otter Trail which promises to be a great attraction for locals and visitors alike.

Phil Cloke, Mayor of Great Torrington, emphasised the importance of collective support for the town and said: “Great Torrington, like so many towns across the UK, needs us all to contribute. Businesses, clubs and individuals can all make a huge difference to the success of the town.

“The Regeneration Board has a clear set of priorities which it is working through, and this event gives the community and businesses a great opportunity to get involved.

“They will learn more about the updated website, how it is evolving, and how they can contribute to it to promote their businesses, clubs and events.

“Remember, it’s free to participate and will not only help the individual, but the town and community as a whole. This is another step towards driving ‘ Great’ Torrington forward!”

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by end of the day this Friday (May 30) by emailing great-torrington@torridge.gov.uk as places are limited.

Read the full Great Torrington Regeneration Strategy www.great-torrington.uk/strategy