Devon County Council

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The independent Boundary Committee for England is conducting a review of local government across the whole of Devon at the request of the Government.

The trigger for the review was a failed bid for a unitary – all-purpose – council in Exeter based on the city’s existing boundaries.

The Government, having rejected that proposal because of financial risks, asked the Boundary Committee to advise Ministers by the end of this year whether an alternative unitary council or councils could be created to replace the existing county and district council system.

To help develop those proposals, the Boundary Committee invited all councils in Devon to put forward ideas for improving democratic local government.

Devon County Council welcomes this independent and serious public policy review and after holding a programme of local community consultation meetings across Devon, has developed a concept for a single unitary council for Devon.

The concept is based around the creation of possibly 28 Community Boards, in each of our market and coastal towns, plus a powerful City Board with broader responsibilities that reflect the City's civic traditions and status as our county's capital.

Town and Parish councils could also have a stronger role in the delivery of local services.

Webcasts from our public meetings can be viewed below. You can also find out more about our webcasting services by visiting our webcasting pages.

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