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Devon Council challenges government over local reorganisation
Devon Council is engaged in a legal challenge against the government regarding Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The council has issued a ‘Pre-Action Protocol Letter for Judicial Review’ to contest the reorganisation process.
The government's legal department has indicated it will not be able to respond to the council's letter until September 4th, missing a previously expected deadline of August 17th. Additionally, the government has declined to fulfill Freedom of Information (FoI) requests related to the matter, citing a lack of time and resources.
The reorganisation in Devon is expected to impact local government, the police, the fire brigade, and the NHS. The council has expressed concerns regarding the speed and transparency of the process, noting that the government has requested new warding and voting arrangements within three weeks—a task that typically takes twelve to eighteen months.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The government's legal department stated it cannot respond to the judicial review letter until September 4th. www.ivybridge-today.co.uk · www.kingsbridge-today.co.uk · www.southhams-today.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Devon Council has issued a ‘Pre-Action Protocol Letter for Judicial Review’ regarding Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). www.ivybridge-today.co.uk · www.kingsbridge-today.co.uk · www.southhams-today.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government has refused to answer Freedom of Information (FoI) requests, citing insufficient time and resources. www.ivybridge-today.co.uk · www.kingsbridge-today.co.uk · www.southhams-today.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Local government reorganisation in Devon involves the police, fire brigade, and the NHS. www.ivybridge-today.co.uk · www.kingsbridge-today.co.uk · www.southhams-today.co.uk