Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Published: 02 March 2026

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in England is actively restructuring two-tier systems (county and district councils) into single-tier unitary authorities to improve service efficiency and deliver devolution. Driven by a December 2024 White Paper, proposals for new structures were due by November 28, 2025, with new councils operational by April 2028.

There are

five main proposals for local government reorganisation (LGR) in Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay, currently under consultation by the UK Government. The plans aim to replace the current two-tier system with new unitary authorities.

INFORMATION SHEET - LOCAL GOVERNMENT RE-ORGANISATION USEFUL LINKS
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-devon-plymouth-and-torbay/proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-devon-plymouth-and-torbay
https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/devon-plymouth-and-torbay/
https://www.devonlgr.co.uk .. Provides links to all 5 proposals

If joining Torbay concerns you, you will need to respond to the Plymouth / Exeter proposal
You obviously can comment on any proposal including the one favoured by South Hams ( District Councils main or modified )
It should be noted that Torbay’s proposal was to remain as it is - without the addition of any Parishes

How to respond:
You may respond by completing the online survey. If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which proposal you are responding to. You can email your response to the questions in this consultation to lgrconsultationresponse@communities.gov.uk
Alternatively written responses should be sent to:
LGR Consultation
Fry Building 2NE
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local
Government
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
When replying please include your name and indicate in which council area your home or organisation address is
located:
Devon County Council
Plymouth City Council
Torbay Council
outside the affected area
We would also like you to confirm whether you are replying as a named consultee, submitting an official response on behalf of an organisation that is not on the list of named consultees, or replying as an individual.

LGR LINKS