1. How many employees were transferred into Devon County Council (DCC) under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) during the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026? Please provide the total number and the organisation or contract under which they were transferred.
| Organisation | Number of people |
| Action for Children 2025 | 94 |
| Careers South West | 30 |
| Merry Go Round Pre-school | 3 |
| NORSE | 7 |
| Thorverton Pre-school | 5 |
| Total | 139 |
2. How many employees are planned to be transferred into Devon County Council under TUPE in the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027? Please provide the best available estimate and indicate whether figures are confirmed or projected as well as the contract or organisation from which they are to be transferred.
Nine people transferred from Westbank to Early Help and Partnerships in Children’s Social Care on 1st April 2026.
Regarding planned future transfers, this information is exempt from disclosure under Section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act (Information Intended for Future Publication)
DCC can confirm the requested information is held but is intended for future publication by 1st September 2026 on the Devon County Council website.
As the publication date is imminent and in line with accepted practices, it is reasonable to withhold this information.
The Council has considered the public interest in releasing this information, and recognises there is a public interest in openness and transparency. However, there is a stronger public interest in withholding the information until the process is finalised. This is due to the sensitivity of the information and the effect that early publication of this information could have on staff and organisations involved in this process as this could impact their ability to deliver their services to the public.
Therefore, the balance of the public interest test weighs in favour of withholding this information from disclosure.