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Devon County Council admits “serious, material, well-evidenced” governance failures
Deficient SEND and children’s services combine with threat of section 114 bankruptcy notice to prompt “root and branch” review aimed at restoring “external confidence in the council’s democratic legitimacy”.
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Labour canvassers leave voter details on garden wall
Dozens of postal voting forms completed with the names and addresses of Exeter voters have been left on a garden wall by local Labour election canvassers.
Register to vote window closes soon
The window to register to vote for this year’s Exeter local elections closes at midnight on Monday 17 April.
City council governance review delayed
Exeter City Council has postponed a major review of its governance – which was already six months late – for the sixth time, and now won’t address the issues it raises until the end of July.
Devon devolution deal granted outline approval
The government has granted outline approval for a Devon devolution deal which could give new housing and transport powers to local councils across the county without changing its existing patchwork of first and second tier and unitary authorities or requiring an elected mayor.
Bindu Arjoon appointed as Exeter City Council CEO
Bindu Arjoon has been appointed as Exeter City Council CEO following the termination of her predecessor Karime Hassan’s employment just before Christmas.
