Decision Maker: Full Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RECOMMENDED to the Executive that   a)     Teignbridge District Council endorses the submission of ‘Reimagining Devon – Believe in Better’ (Appendix 4) as the Council’s response to the invitation from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon, with two new unitary authorities and Plymouth as a ‘continuing authority’.   b)     Teignbridge District Council only support the option of 4/5/1.   c)     Delegated power be given to the Managing Director, in consultation with the Executive Member for Local Government Reorganisation to submit the proposals and covering letter (Appendix 5) to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government by the deadline of 28th November 2025.   (14 votes for, 7 against and 16 abstentions)