Hundreds of new homes near Okehampton are to be included in the new official town boundary. The controversial proposal has gained the support of West Devon Borough councillors. They claim the move ...

But Devon County Council leader Brian Greenslade said the council was relieved by the government decision, as Exeter City Council's proposal for a unitary authority was "deeply flawed and could not ...

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People across Torbay are being urged to put the bay first as the countdown continues towards the biggest council shake-up for ...

The leader of Devon County Council (DCC) has announced his intention to step down from the post. It marks the end of a 15-year run for John Hart, who became leader of Devon's then opposition ...

North Devon Council has given developer Hallam Land permission for the development outside the usual boundary on 11 hectares of agricultural land north of Old Bideford Road, Fremington ...

The '5' would amalgamate East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, Exeter and Torridge into one large council, while the '4' would see South Hams, Teignbridge, West Devon and Torbay merge.

A multi-million-pound plan aimed at keeping more children in care in Devon will seek to “remove the amoral aspect of profit” ...

The leader of Devon County Council (DCC) has announced his intention to step down from the post. It marks the end of a 15-year run for John Hart, who became leader of Devon's then opposition ...