Local Government Reorganisation in Devon
Your councils are changing. The Government wants to simplify how local government works across the county. This website sets out the five proposals that have been submitted for Devon.
Current Position
The current system of local government involves different types of councils responsible for various services which affect our day-to-day lives.
Most of Devon currently operates under a two-tier system of local government, where
Devon County Council provides services such as education, transport, libraries, social services, public health and trading standards.
District councils providing services such as environmental health, licensing, housing, planning applications, sports centres, parks, waste collection and recycling services.
Plymouth and Torbay councils are both unitary authorities, which means that they are single-tier and each council provides all the services above.
See our proposals
Devon’s councils have engaged with the public and important stakeholders when creating their LGR submissions for the Government. The five proposals put forward each have their own website, with information on the thinking behind their submissions. Once you have read the proposals, please complete the Government consultation on LGR in Devon.
Devon County Council
District Councils (main)
District Councils (modified)
Plymouth and Exeter councils
Torbay Council
Have your say
As Devon moves through the Local Government Reorganisation process, it’s important that you feel well-informed and have a chance to share your thoughts on the future of local Government in the area.
Once you have reviewed all of the above proposals, have your say in the Government consultation. The deadline for feedback is Midnight 26 March 2026.