LGR Timeline
December 2024
Government announced significant reforms to local government in its Devolution White Paper.
July to August 2025
County-wide consultation exercise ran.
November 2025
The 4-5-1 proposal, also known as Reimagining Devon, was submitted to Government.
February to March 2026
Government ran a public consultation on all five proposals.
Early Summer 2026
Decision from Government due.
April 2027
Elections to shadow authorities due to take place.
31 March 2028
Mid Devon District Council ceases to exist after this date.
1 April 2028
New authority comes into effect.