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 operate 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
Devon County council submitted an interim plan in March 2025 and has now developed a leading proposal. Read about our leading proposal.
Read the County Councils Network report supporting protection of vital care services
A full proposal will be delivered by Friday 28 November 2025.
Devolution and local government reorganisation timeline
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |