Local government review
Latest news
The consultation period on proposals for a Devon wide unitary authority has now closed. There was nearly 5,550 responses
to
the Boundary Committee's proposal for a unitary Devon. The overwhelming majority
was against the unitary proposal.
The Boundary Committee will make its recommendation to central government by 31 December 2008. We expect that the Secretary of State for communities and local government will make a decision early in 2009.
You can view all the consultation responses on the Boundary Committee website.
Latest news
The consultation period on proposals for a Devon wide unitary authority has now closed. There was nearly 5,550 responses
to
the Boundary Committee's proposal for a unitary Devon. The overwhelming majority
was against the unitary proposal.The Boundary Committee will make its recommendation to central government by 31 December 2008. We expect that the Secretary of State for communities and local government will make a decision early in 2009.
You can view all the consultation responses on the Boundary Committee website
.- North Devon Council submission to the Boundary
Committee (pdf 156 kB)
, 24 September 2008 - Read more about the campaign to stand up for North Devon in our
local government newsletter (pdf 3.6 MB) , which was distributed
with the North Devon Journal on 28 August
- Northern Devon says resounding 'NO' to unitary Devon - NDC press release, 5 September 2008
Stand up for North Devon!
The government has requested a review of the system of local government in Devon. Under proposals put forward by Devon County, all the councils in Devon could be merged into one gigantic organisation serving 750,000 people.
Big is not always best!
The government has requested a review of the system of local government in Devon. Under proposals put forward by Devon County, all the councils in Devon could be merged into one gigantic organisation serving 750,000 people.
Big is not always best!
- the giant authority would have the biggest population of any council in England, except Birmingham which is one-twenty fifth the area of Devon
- less than 20 councillors would represent North Devon and Torridge; 80 would represent southern Devon
- the proposal does not recognise our separate economy and distinct sense of identity
- the proposal places emphasis on the role of Exeter - where does that leave the towns and villages of northern Devon?
Will change
be better for you?
Further information
Further information
- Local government review background
- What is unitary status?
- What is happening in Devon?
- Process and timetable
- Johnny says: 'Stand up for North Devon!' - NDC press release, 7 August 2008
- 'Shock and disbelief at proposal for county unitary' - NDC press release, 7 July 2008
- Boundary Committee draft proposal for Devon - full report
(pdf 5.5 MB)
- Boundary Committee draft proposal for Devon -
press release (pdf 35 kB) , 7 July
2008
- 'A Concept for a Four Unitary Model of Local Government in Devon'
(pdf 558 kB) NDC submission
to the Boundary Committee, 11 April 2008
- 'Giving Northern Devon a stronger voice' - NDC press release, 11 April 2008
- Request to the Boundary Committee to advise: proposals for unitary
structures - Communities and Local Government. 6 February 2008
- Boundary Committee - structural reviews
- Boundary Committee - detailed procedural advice (Word
62.5 kB)
(sets out the full terms of reference and process) - Boundary Committee - frequently asked questions (Word
57.5 kB)
