Local Government Reorganisation
November 25, 2025 Full Council (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome 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 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)
Related Meeting
Extraordinary, Full Council - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.15 am, NEW on November 25, 2025
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| Decision date | 25 Nov 2025 |