Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that Devon will move to a new system of four unitary councils, replacing the current two-tier arrangement of Devon County Council and district councils.
For Stokeinteignhead, this means that from 2028 the parish will become part of an expanded Torbay Unitary Authority, which will be responsible for delivering all principal local government services currently provided by both Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council.
The Government’s decision follows proposals submitted by councils across Devon and a public consultation earlier this year. Over the next two years, detailed plans will be developed to manage the transition, with elections to the new authorities expected in 2027 and the new councils formally taking over in 2028.
There will be no immediate changes to council services. Residents should continue to access services as they do now while the new arrangements are put in place.
Residents who would like to find out which new unitary authority their address will fall under can use the Government’s postcode checker. Further information about the reorganisation and what it means for Devon is also available online.
