Seaton Town Council favours unitary structure for Devon
SEATON Town Councillors are predominantly in favour of a unitary structure for Devon.
SEATON Town Councillors are predominantly in favour of a unitary structure for Devon.
During the monthly council meeting on Monday, December 21, only Cllr John Meakin said he was in favour of the status quo.
Members were asked to consider whether the council submits a view on unitary structure for Devon to the Boundary Committee - an independent body set up by the UK Parliament, which advised the Government on local authority bids for unitary status.
The Committee is suggesting either a single unitary council for the whole of the current Devon County Council area, excluding Plymouth and Torbay; or a Greater Exeter and Exmouth unitary authority, and a further unitary authority covering the remainder of Devon, with no changes to Plymouth and Torbay.
You may also want to watch:
East Devon District Council is fighting a possible change and argues it will lead to a system that is remote from most people.
Most Read
- 1 Watchmaker's celebrity approach proves a timely move
- 2 Food and drink festival proves the perfect tonic after lockdown
- 3 Big-hearted trio smash fundraising target for animal sanctuary
- 4 Exeter Chiefs star inspires young rugby players during Honiton store visit
- 5 Monday means a big step forward on road to economic recovery
- 6 Firefighters ask farmers to be on guard after spate of blazes
- 7 Have your say on future development of village
- 8 Sisters urge supporters to keep giving as mum battles to beat cancer
- 9 Mr Music's motor is no van ordinaire
- 10 Anniversary milestone for the railway station that beat Beeching
