Devon County Council
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 County Council holds second consultation on Heavitree Road, Honiton Road and Pinhoe Road bus lane changes
Statutory consultation on proposed changes including bus lane operation times and removal of parking spaces follows informal consultation earlier this year.
County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal
Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk.
Larkbeare House grounds listed
The grounds of Larkbeare House, which front onto the River Exe between Colleton Hill and The Port Royal public house, have been added to Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.
