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Torbay determined to thrive under new devolved powers

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Torbay determined to thrive under new devolved powers

Torbay is determined to make its voice heard as a nationwide shake-up threatens to transform the structure of local government. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, who is also secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, plans ...

18 Dec 2024 at 14:45

Devon Greens warn of devolution power grab

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Devon Greens warn of devolution power grab

Devon’s Green councillors have added their voices to the growing opposition to plans for a major shake-up in the county’s councils. The government’s proposals would do away with Devon’s district councils and see the county potentially governed by ...

08 Jan 2025 at 10:34

Four Devon councils in talks to create unitary authority

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Four Devon councils in talks to create unitary authority

Four Devon councils are understood to be in talks about becoming a single authority in response to the government’s devolution white paper. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner published proposals this week that would essentially abolish the ...

08 Jan 2025 at 08:00

Farmers back Devon's call to rethink inheritance tax changes

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Farmers back Devon's call to rethink inheritance tax changes

Farmers have lined their tractors outside Devon’s County Hall in support of efforts to encourage the government to rethink changes to inheritance tax on farms. They parked the agricultural vehicles, adorned with campaign slogans including ...

10 Dec 2024 at 09:34

Feuding Torbay councillors bury the hatchet

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Feuding Torbay councillors bury the hatchet

Torbay councillors who were told that their feuds were damaging the reputation of the whole council have voted to bury the hatchet. Last summer a report from the Local Government Association called on members from both the Conservative ...

28 Feb 2025 at 15:16

Jim Parker: Mayoral tug-of-war threatens Torbay's new spirit of unity

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Jim Parker: Mayoral tug-of-war threatens Torbay's new spirit of unity

For several months now Torbay's councillors of all political persuasions have been coming together to let's say bond more! Shenanigans in the council chamber were getting a little silly so the Conservatives, now the administration at ...

13 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Defiant Torbay councillor hits out at ‘flawed’ conduct process

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Defiant Torbay councillor hits out at ‘flawed’ conduct process

Supporters applauded as a defiant Torbay councillor resisted attempts to make her apologise for breaching the authority’s code of conduct. Independent councillor Katya Maddison (Shiphay) had been ordered to make an ‘unequivocal ...

28 Feb 2025 at 09:37

Have your say on Brixham's conservation future

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Have your say on Brixham's conservation future

There is still time for residents to have their say on the future of conservation in Brixham. Torbay Council has launched a consultation on the Brixham Town Conservation Area as part of the wider Torbay Heritage Strategy. ...

07 Jan 2025 at 14:30

Steve Darling: My call for interim hospital funding was rejected

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Steve Darling: My call for interim hospital funding was rejected

The government's decision to delay Torbay Hospital's upgrade and repair program until 2032 has caused widespread concern in Torbay. The existing infrastructure is in dire need of maintenance, and the long wait for the ...

10 Feb 2025 at 14:30

Steve Darling urges fair SEND funding for Torbay schools

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Steve Darling urges fair SEND funding for Torbay schools

Torbay Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling is urging the government to allocate local schools the funding they so desperately need following the announcement of extra funding to support pupils with special needs. Steve ...

07 Jan 2025 at 10:00

Keeping Torbay tax rise low ‘could cost council millions’

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Keeping Torbay tax rise low ‘could cost council millions’

Keeping Torbay’s council tax increase lower than that of neighbouring councils could cost the bay millions of pounds, it has been claimed. Bills for bay households will increase by 4.75 per cent, compared to a ...

28 Feb 2025 at 09:58

SEND uncertainty prompts budget setting concerns for Devon

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SEND uncertainty prompts budget setting concerns for Devon

Fears have been raised about Devon County Council’s ability to start its budget-setting process amid ongoing uncertainty around its huge special needs deficit. Many councils across the country, including ...

17 Jun 2025 at 17:01

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