 As you may be aware, we submitted our preferred proposal for the Local Government Restructure last November. Alongside seven other district councils, we supported the creation of three new councils:
- Torbay and Southern Devon – South Hams, Teignbridge, Torbay and West Devon
- Exeter and Northern Devon – East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon and Torridge
- Plymouth – retaining its existing footprint
Exeter, Torbay and Plymouth each submitted alternative proposals.
Going forward, a public consultation, led by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), is expected to launch in early February (dates to be confirmed). Residents and businesses will be invited to share their views on the best way forward.
A final decision is anticipated in July, with new unitary authorities expected to be established by April 2028.
 We have now published our new District Carbon Action Plan, which sets out practical steps the council, residents and local businesses can take to help reduce carbon emissions across the district. The plan was formally approved by the Executive last month.
Councillor Jackie Hook, Executive Member for Environment, Climate and Sustainability, explained that Teignbridge has already made good progress in cutting emissions – down 41% since 2005, thanks in part to cleaner energy, improvements to council buildings and introducing electric vehicles. She said the new plan “builds on the work already underway and strengthens our commitment to tackling climate change across the whole district.”
The plan fits into the wider One Teignbridge Council Strategy, helping ensure climate‑friendly thinking is included in all the council’s work and future projects.
If you’d like to find out more about how the plan works and what it means for local communities, you can read the full document on our website.
 A by-election will take place for the election of one town councillor for Dawlish Town Council, Southwest Ward on Thursday 5 March 2025.
Anyone wanting to stand as a candidate at this election can request a nomination pack by contacting: electoralservices@teignbridge.gov.uk
Please remember to include your name and the email address If paper copies of the nomination pack are required, please clearly state this and remember to include your postal address.
Completed nominations should be delivered to the Returning Officer at Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX on any working day between the hours of 10am and 4pm from Friday 30 January to Friday 6 February.
Completed nominations must be delivered by hand, by the candidate, or by someone they trust. To make an appointment to deliver a nomination please email electoralservices@teignbridge.gov.uk or call 01626 215104.
All information and notable dates for the by-election have been published on our website.
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