What local government reorganisation means for you

In Devon, there are currently two unitary authorities (Torbay Council and Plymouth City Council), one County Council (Devon) and eight district and borough councils, including South Hams.

In the future, these could be reorganised to create new unitary authorities which will deliver all council services within their area. If this happens, South Hams District Council and Devon County Council will no longer exist and the services provided will be delivered by a single unitary authority.

A joint outline proposal (known as an interim plan) has been submitted on behalf of all the Devon District Councils, except Exeter. The proposal has also been included as one of several options submitted by both Torbay Council and Devon County Council.

Known as the 1-4-5 plan, it proposes:

• Retaining Plymouth unitary authority.
• A unitary combining the South Hams, Teignbridge and West Devon areas with Torbay.
• A unitary including East, Mid, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter.

Multiple other proposals have also been submitted to Government by Plymouth, Exeter, Devon County and Torbay.

If you would like to have your say on the proposals, please fill out this survey here to provide your insights and feedback.