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"A manifesto for failing public services, soaring Council Tax and the break up of a proud historic County,” was the reaction from the Leader of Devon County Council Brian Greenslade to the Boundary Committee’s surprise announcement that it will consult again on controversial proposals for two unitary Devon councils its independent analysts have already condemned as "high risk” and unaffordable.

Whilst the Boundary Committee is also consulting on its original favoured proposal, a single County Unitary Council which would enable Council Tax to be reduced to its lowest level across the whole of Devon, there is shock that the two unitary option is being put out for consultation yet again.

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Boundary Committee Review - Watch the interview with Cllr Brian Greenslade

Boundary Committee Review with Cllr John Hart

View the Council's response to the Boundary Committee, and financial cases:

The deadline for submissions to the Boundary Committee closed on the 26th September 2008. Consultation responses and financial information is being considered by the Boundary Committee and a final decision on advice to the Secretary of State will be submitted by the Committee by 15 July 2009.

Court ruling on East Devon case

A High Court judgement in response to a judicial review sought by East Devon District Council has largely found in favour of the Boundary Committee. Summary and full judgement. image - PDF icon (26KB - pdf help)

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