This website is in the process of being updated following the Government’s decision to paused proposals to reorganise local government in areas including Devon. Read the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government statement here: Review of local government reorganisation launched – GOV.UK

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About Future Devon

Eleven authorities,
one shared goal for Devon

Local government in Devon is changing. The Government has decided that from April 2028, four new unitary councils will replace Devon’s existing councils and will deliver all services in their areas (provisional names are being used to help describe the changes).

Future Devon brings you the latest information about local government reorganisation (LGR) in Devon and explains how we will work together to transition to these new councils.

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What you need to know

  • Overview

    What is local government reorganisation (LGR)?

    What does LGR mean – and what is the background to these changes.

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    Barbican Marina in Plymouth Devon

  • The changes

    What is changing?

    How LGR will change the structure of local government in Devon – and the delivery of services.

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    Views across the Royal Terrace Gardens in Torquay with the sea in the background.

  • FAQs

    Your questions answered

    Find answers to some common questions about what’s changing, when – and what it means for you.

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    Exeter Cathedral

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Devon's current councils

Each of the 11 councils involved is engaged in the transition to a new single-tier unitary structure for Devon.

If you’d like to share your views on local government reorganisation with your local council, please contact your existing local council.