Democracy & Governance

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Government approves new Devon local government layer but says it still wants elected mayor

Devon & Torbay Combined County Authority expected to be first step towards regional governance structure as Institute for Government recommends absorption of Plymouth – and even Cornwall – into South West peninsula devolution deal.

Devon MPs voting record on the winter fuel payment motion - map

How did Devon MPs vote on the winter fuel payment motion?

Nine of Devon’s thirteen MPs voted in favour of a motion, moved in the House of Commons on Tuesday by Conservative Central Devon MP Mel Stride, to annul the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.

Exeter City Council Civic Centre in Paris Street

Council cuts and post-pandemic working prompt downsizing plan as small offices replace Paris Street Citypoint vision

Proposed move to Guildhall shopping centre, Phoenix arts venue and Oakwood House intended to enable Civic Centre site redevelopment as council claims £100,000 costings report and capital spending to come at “no cost to council taxpayers”.

Alison Hernandez and Mark Kingscote

Devon and Cornwall PCC defies Police and Crime Panel to appoint former Torbay colleague as deputy

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez announced decision to hire Mark Kingscote on same day panel voted against appointment because “candidate does not meet the minimum requirements of the post”.

Devon 2024 general elections results map

Devon 2024 general elections results

The ballots cast for each candidate with vote share in each constituency plus turnout and the distribution of seats.

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Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East general elections candidates photo montage

Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East 2024 general elections guide

Steve Race is sure to be the new Exeter MP, but the outcome in newly-created Exmouth & Exeter East is much less certain. Our guide covers predictions in both constituencies and Labour manifesto promises, limitations and likely local impacts.

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