Devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)
Devolving more powers to local areas and simplifying local government in Devon and surrounding areas.
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Getting it right for Devon
An Interim Plan and options appraisal outlining how LGR could be approached in Devon
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The facts
What you need to know about devolution and local government reorganisation
Answers to key questions
What is devolution?
Government’s plans for devolution in Devon, transfering more power and spending from Whitehall to local communities
What is LGR?
How LGR will change the way that local government will opporate in Devon and surrounding areas
How it works now
How is local Government in the county of Devon currently structured
What happens next?
Developing a proposal for local government reorganisation
Ministers want an interim plan to be submitted on or before Friday 21 March 2025, with full proposals to be submitted by Friday 28 November 2025
Devolution and local government reorganisation timeline
| Action | Date |
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| Devon and Torbay Combined Authority (CCA) comes into being | Wednesday 5 March 2025 |
| LGR interim plan submission deadline | Friday 21 March 2025 |
| Devon County Council Elections | Thursday 1 May 2025 |
| LGR full plan submission deadline | Friday 28 November 2025 |
| Elections to shadow authorities | April/May 2027 |
| Vesting day for new authorities | April 2028 |