Devoncast – Devolution in detail and train delays

Councillors give their views on local government reorganisation

Devon’s devolution is coming and local councils are going to see major changes in the next few years but what does it all mean?

We go on a tour around the county from Exeter to Plymouth, North Devon to  Torbay and East Devon to Teignbridge to see what our councillors make of it all.

How will it impact services for residents day to day? How many unitary councils in Devon could be in charge of bins collections, children’s services, how many homes are built and where and pothole repairs?

Will there be more money for our urban and rural communities and a seat at the top table for a large strategic authority with an elected mayor covering the south west?

We delve into these questions and more on the latest Devoncast.

Plus is train travel for Devon residents going off the rails?. The county’s trains to Paddington could see more problems in years to come with ongoing works to HS2 near the capital causing potential delays and less frequent services.

MPs and councillors want a robust mitigation plan put in place.

It’s all in the new Devoncast, from Radio Exe and the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The programme is available for LDRS partners to use in full or in part.