Source: City of Plymouth
Residents living in 13 parishes in the South Hams are invited to a series of events to share views about their local community and help shape Plymouth City Council’s proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
Responding to the Government’s request, earlier this year Plymouth City Council submitted initial, high-level proposals to extend the city’s boundaries to include 13 neighbouring parishes, approximately 30,000 additional residents.
To ensure that the proposal is the best that it can be, the Council is keen to hear from local people living within the 13 areas. To understand more about the local community e.g. what is good about the area? what are the challenges and what are the opportunities?
To facilitate this discussion we will be holding a series of events for communities included in the City Council’s proposal. The events will be hosted by a senior Cabinet Member, along with a senior Council officer. Events will not only be an opportunity for local people to learn more about LGR and Plymouth’s evolving proposals – but also a chance for communities to share their vision and ambitions for the place in which they live or work.
Residents living in the 13 areas can attend any one of the events being held and as spaces are limited, pre-registration is required (see link below). For those unable to attend, views can be shared online before midnight on 9 July 2025.
Further engagement sessions will be organised for residents living within the current Plymouth boundary line and will be announced shortly.
Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “We want our proposals to be the best that they can be, building on the years of joint working that we have had with South Hams. We have a unique opportunity to combine the best of both worlds – a vibrant city set within a beautiful rural environment of thriving towns and communities with the highest quality of services through the whole area.
“Through our engagement so far, we have heard loud and clear that local identity is really important. And, we agree. Whilst there are concerns about what the new boundaries will mean, I think it is important to remember that if you live in Holbeton or Cornwood or Wembury, nothing will change that. LGR is about service provision – who picks up your bins, who repairs your street lights, who provides children’s social care services, who fixes the potholes and who helps protect older residents?
“We want to explore these issues further. We also want to hear from you – what makes the area where you live great, what are the challenges, what would you like to see in the future, where are the opportunities and importantly, how would you like to engage with your local council in the future?
“Whilst it is the Government that will carry out the formal consultation on their preferred proposals for LGR next year, it is essential that our submission understands what it means to live in areas such as Harford, Brixton or Newton and Noss.
“We view this as the start of a Big Community Conversation. So, talk to us, we are here to listen and learn. Use this as an opportunity to help shape the future of your local area.”
Find more information about Plymouth City Council’s plans for local government reorganisation and see the full list of events and to register
Please note that all the events will be the same, therefore those interested in giving their views only need to attend the one event that is most convenient.
If you are unable to attend any of the events, please complete the short survey, available here.
Hard copies of the survey are available by calling: 01752 305635.