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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.
Devon County Council charged with “relentless institutional failings” in SEND children’s services provision
Children with special educational needs and disabilities protest alongside parents at County Hall as Ofsted monitoring continues to find serious unresolved issues and key areas that require significant change.
Devon County Council seeks comments on adult social care proposals
Devon County Council is consulting on its draft proposals for adult social care provision until 19 March.
Devon County Council seeks views on draft Exeter walking and cycling plan
Devon County Council is holding a public consultation on its draft Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, which is already nearly six years late, until the end of March.
Ofsted finds county council children’s services not making sufficient progress
Devon County Council is not making sufficient progress with its children’s services since they were judged inadequate in January 2020 according to the latest Ofsted monitoring report.
Second round of Devon Levelling Up funding announced
The second round of Devon “Levelling Up” funding has been announced, with Exmouth Gateway and an Appledore maritime research centre to receive £16 million each.
