Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Leader MOVED that:   1.    That Cabinet approves the ‘Reimagining Devon – Believe in Better’ proposal for submission to government as its formal LGR response.   Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.   The Leader MOVED that:   2.    That Cabinet notes its specific support for the expanded Plymouth boundary, preferably as described in the 451+ modification, but also to acknowledge the potential to amend this further should the Secretary of State consider such a modification necessary to implement the 451 proposal.   Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.   The Leader MOVED that:   3.    That delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive in conjunction with the Leader, to submit the proposal on behalf of Mid Devon District Council and to continue discussions with Ministers and Officials to advocate for the successful implementation of this proposal.   Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.   The Leader MOVED that:   4.    The leader of the councillors, to write to government, to press for a Devon wide referendum on the proposals, with a choice of ‘no change’ to let the residents of Devon decide separate to the submission.   Upon a vote being taken the MOTION was declared to have been CARRIED.   Note:       i.        Cllr J Lock voted against