DALC submits response to local government reorganisation consultation

The Devon Association of Local Councils (DALC) has now submitted its response to the consultation on local government reorganisation (LGR) proposals for Devon.

In line with our position statement, the response does not endorse a specific proposal. Instead, it focuses on the key issues for parish and town councils and the extent to which the proposals support their future role in local governance.

The response reflects feedback from our member councils and highlights several key priorities for the sector, including:

• • Fair arrangements for asset and service transfers
  • Ensuring parish and town councils have a voice in neighbourhood governance structures
  • Concerns about boundary changes and local identity
  • The importance of strong partnership working with future unitary authorities
  • Addressing the democratic gap in currently unparished areas

It also notes our support for the National Association of Local Councils’ draft response, including its proposals for Neighbourhood Area Committees.

Read DALC’s full consultation response here.

Consultation deadline approaching

The consultation closes on 26 March.

If your council has not yet submitted a response, there is still time to take part. We strongly encourage all member councils to:

• • Review the proposals
  • Discuss LGR at a formal council meeting
  • Engage residents through surveys, public meetings or newsletters
  • Consider how each proposal:
    • Recognises parish identity
    • Enables effective partnership
    • Clarifies service delivery
    • Supports community engagement
  • Submit your views by 26 March

Supporting resources

We have created a dedicated LGR resource page, including:

• • A proposal comparison summary
  • Recordings of relevant Connect events
  • Links to the five proposal documents
  • Recordings of recent LGR members’ meetings

Access the LGR resource page (member log-in required) here.

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