Council Restructure

Devon Council Shake Up Proposed Amid Government Reorganization Push

Devon Council Shake Up Proposed Amid Government Reorganization Push

Devon faces a potential major council restructure. “1-5-4” plan considers mergers reducing eleven councils to three. Devon Council Shake Up Proposed Amid Government Reorganization Push Big changes could happen in Devon. Local government might get a huge makeover. The biggest change would be in 50 years. Devon could end up with only three councils. Someone…

Leicestershire Districts Fear Overhaul is Too Big and Impractical

Leicestershire Districts Fear Overhaul is Too Big and Impractical

District leaders oppose Leicestershire’s single council plan, fearing loss of local voice and efficiency for 800,000 residents. Leicestershire Districts Fear Overhaul is Too Big and Impractical Leaders dislike the plan for one big council. Seven local leaders think it’s a bad idea. Rutland’s leader agrees too. They worry it will feel distant, and local people…