Torbay Council has signed a £130m outsourcing contract with May Gurney for an initial period of ten years. The company will provide a range of outsourced council services including maintenance and waste management.

The contract has a possible extension of a further 15 years and will be delivered through a new Joint Venture Company (JVC) between Torbay Council and May Gurney.

Services provided will include: waste and recycling collections; the maintenance of highways, grounds, parks, car parks, buildings and the Council's vehicle fleet; street and beach cleansing; and out of hours call centre support