There’s still time for everyone to have their say on proposals for reorganisation of local government in Devon.
But they will need to act fast – the period of public engagement ends on 26 September.
In August Exeter city councillors backed proposals for the geography of a potential new unitary authority, which includes the city of Exeter and surrounding areas.
The proposal involves creating:
- An urban unitary council for Exeter and the surrounding areas
- An urban unitary council for Plymouth and adjacent parishes
- A rural and coastal unitary council for the remainder of Devon
The restructure is intended to create financially viable, efficient authorities aligned to geography, population, and economic potential, recognising the distinct needs and identities of urban and rural areas.
It follows a recent decision by the government to abolish two-tier authorities – areas where some services are run by district councils and others by county councils, as is currently the case in Exeter.
People are being encouraged to complete an online questionnaire on the council’s website to help the authority determine what is most important to residents.
For full details, and to take part and ensure your voice is heard, visit https://exeter.gov.uk/lgr/
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