Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“What plans her Department has for local government re-organisation in Devon.”
Tabled: 14 January 2025Answered: 20 January 2025
Asked by
Ian Roome
Liberal Democrat — North Devon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon)
On 16 December, I wrote to all councils in two-tier areas and neighbouring smaller unitaries, including in Devon, to set out plans for a joint programme of devolution and local government reorganisation. Later this month, I intend to formally write out to those councils on the shortlist to ask for interim proposals by March and fuller proposals later in the year. We will confirm that as soon as possible, because we know it is important to have clarity.