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Capacity, Expertise and Resources We have a small internal team, supported by external subject matter experts, that has been assembled to support the reorganisation process. This external expertise will cover a number of disciplines and provide knowledge of two-tier local government reorganisation, its financial information, structures and services; will support the development of the detailed […]

Evidenced and Collaborative Approach Over the coming months, we will take on board Government’s feedback to this Interim Plan and undertake extensive work to examine the viability of potential options, their financial resilience and potential risks alongside the opportunity for public service reform underpinned by local identity and all other considerations. From this process, we […]

Overview of approach We have carried out a preliminary options appraisal, to review potential new local government arrangements and how they align to the criteria set by the Government for this process. All options considered to date have followed the guidance issued on 5 February 2025 and used district council boundaries as the building blocks […]

Devon is a great place to live and work and people feel a sense of connection to their communities. We have beautiful countryside, including two national parks, stunning coastlines, an abundance of heritage with two historic cities, good schools and nationally recognised universities. We also have major challenges such as an ageing population placing huge […]

Local Government Reorganisation Interim Plan Please note that the following recommendations are subject to consideration and determination by the Cabinet (and confirmation under the provisions of the Council’s Constitution) before taking effect. 1. Recommendations That Council: 2. Introduction 2.1. Government launched the English Devolution White Paper in December 2024. This set out the Government’s intentions […]

Who is collecting and using your personal data? Example long email: digital.communications.mailbox.mxps@devoncountycouncil.org.uk Devon County Council will act as a ‘data controller’ for any personal data that we record about you as part of the Unacceptable Behaviour and Discrimination Reporting process. As such, we will ensure that the data we record is processed in line with […]

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How we use your information The purpose of this web page is to inform members of the public about what to expect when Devon County Council collects personal information about them. We will collect personal information about different types of people including: visitors to our websites complainants and other individuals as part of complaints and […]