The Devon LGR (Devon Local Government Reorganisation) website brings together clear, accessible information on the Government’s consultation about the future structure of local government in Devon.
Most of the county currently operates under a two tier system.
- Devon County Council provides services such as education, transport, libraries, social services, public health and trading standards.
- District councils providing services such as environmental health, licensing, housing, planning applications, sports centres, parks, waste collection and recycling services.
Plymouth and Torbay councils are both unitary authorities, which means that they are single-tier and each council provides all the services above.
The Government is now considering whether a different model could offer simpler, more efficient and more accountable local services.
Five proposals have been submitted by councils and partnerships across the county. Each sets out a different approach, from creating new unitary councils to reshaping existing governance arrangements.
The Devon LGR website provides summaries of each proposal and links directly to the Government’s consultation.
Reimagining Devon (with Plymouth on existing boundaries)
Reimagining Devon (with modest expansion of Plymouth)
Plymouth & Exeter City Councils
Once you have reviewed all of the above proposals, have your say in the Government consultation.
The deadline for feedback is Midnight 26 March 2026.
The Government has been clear that responses from residents, businesses and community groups will play an important role in shaping the final decision
Have your say and share your views here.