Reimagining Devon
Reimagining Devon
The Government is changing council structures across the county
For Devon, this means the current “two tier” system with a county council and eight district councils will end.
Existing councils have been asked by the government to put together proposals for new “unitary” councils, which deliver all the services currently provided by the two-tier system in the best way possible.
About the Reimagining Devon proposal
Seven of Devon’s councils – East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, West Devon - have all worked together to create the Reimagining Devon Case for Change, a bold plan for Local Government Reorganisation that we think is best for the county. The plan has also received input from Torbay Council, especially in relation to services such as children’s and adult services.
The plan proposes three unitary authorities:
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Torbay and Southern Devon – South Hams, Teignbridge, Torbay and West Devon
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Exeter and Northern Devon – East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon and Torridge
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Plymouth – on its existing footprint
In addition, government have decided to treat a slight modification of this plan, which includes a modest expansion of Plymouth, as a separate proposal for the purposes of consultation. The details of this can be found from page 266 of the proposal document.
Government is now consulting on the proposals for reorganisation in Devon. You can read the full Reimagining Devon proposal as a PDF here.
Please visit www.devonlgr.co.uk to see other proposals and respond to the consultation.
Why Reimagining Devon is the best choice for the country
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It is a plan that works for all of Devon
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It ensures your council has a sound financial footing and provides good value for money
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It forges closer relationships between councillors and the public
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It encourages economic growth
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It improves on the joining up of public sector services
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It is built on an understanding of people and place
Visit our page to find out more about why Reimagining Devon is our best choice for the future of our county.