Local Government Reorganisation Submission
November 26, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
... the Cabinet of Mid Devon approved the submission of the 'Reimagining Devon – Believe in Better' proposal to the government as their formal response to the Local Government Reorganisation, advocating for a three-unitary authority structure in Devon.
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The
Leader MOVED that:
1.
That Cabinet approves the ‘Reimagining Devon
– Believe in Better’ proposal for submission to
government as its formal LGR response.
Upon
a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have
been CARRIED.
The
Leader MOVED that:
2.
That Cabinet notes its specific support for the
expanded Plymouth boundary, preferably as described in the 451+
modification, but also to acknowledge the potential to amend this
further should the Secretary of State consider such a modification
necessary to implement the 451 proposal.
Upon
a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have
been CARRIED.
The
Leader MOVED that:
3.
That delegated authority is given to the Chief
Executive in conjunction with the Leader, to submit the proposal on
behalf of Mid Devon District Council and to continue discussions
with Ministers and Officials to advocate for the successful
implementation of this proposal.
Upon
a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have
been CARRIED.
The
Leader MOVED that:
4.
The leader of the councillors, to write to
government, to press for a Devon wide referendum on the proposals,
with a choice of ‘no change’ to let the residents of
Devon decide separate to the submission.
Upon
a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have
been CARRIED.
Note:
i.
Cllr J Lock voted against
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.40 pm on November 26, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 26 Nov 2025 |