Local Government Reorganisation

November 25, 2025 Full Council (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Full Council of Teignbridge decided... to endorse the submission of a proposal for local government reorganisation in Devon, supporting a specific model with two new unitary authorities and delegating authority for its final submission.

Full council record
Content

RECOMMENDED to the
Executive that
 
a)    
Teignbridge District Council endorses the submission of
‘Reimagining Devon – Believe in Better’ (Appendix
4) as the Council’s response to the invitation from the
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon, with two new unitary
authorities and Plymouth as a ‘continuing
authority’.
 
b)    
Teignbridge District Council only support the option of 4/5/1.
 
c)    
Delegated power be given to the Managing Director, in consultation
with the Executive Member for Local Government Reorganisation to
submit the proposals and covering letter (Appendix 5) to the
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government by
the deadline of 28th November 2025.
 
(14 votes for, 7 against and 16
abstentions)

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2 - Equalities Impact Assessment.pdf
Appendix 3 - Executive Summary.pdf
Appendix 4 - Case for Change.pdf
Appendix 5 - Draft Covering Letter to the Secretary of State.pdf
LGR Council Report November 25.pdf
Appendix 6 - Collated consultation feedback summaries.pdf

Details

Decision date25 Nov 2025