Council Business
Local government reorganisation has been paused
Local Government Reorganisation – which would see Burlescombe Parish becoming a part of a new 'Devon Coast and Country' area – has been paused by the Government. See the announcement and the responses from Mid Devon District Council and Devon County Council below.
Published: 18 September 2026
Mid Devon response: Mid Devon welcomes review of Local Government Reorganisation.
Devon County Council response: Council calls on Government to reimburse Devon for reorganisation costs.
Government press release about the pause.