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ANDY Burnham declared he had “a plan” to give people “hope back” and set a political direction that includes devolving more power to the regions, as he officially became the party’s new leader. In an acceptance speech to a special conference...
THE UK could be heading for a bumper butterfly season – and even a “painted lady summer” – conservationists say as they urge people to join a national count for the insects. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation said that a warm, dry...
THERE has been a mixed response to a major overhaul of local councils in Devon after the Government decided to split the county into four unitary authorities. Communities Secretary Steve Reed announced on Thursday that 38 new singletier...
NEW plans to carve up Devon’s local government map into four huge new unitary authorities have been blasted by an angry local council leader. South Hams Council Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Dan Thomas said: “The government does not...
RURAL Devon could come out of the shadows of the urban areas when local government reorganisation comes into play in 2028, says one council leader. Torridge District Council ‘s Independent leader Ken James said he was trying to look on...
