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• Devon wants council overhaul postponement after government elections backtrack

  Senior Liberal Democrats have urged Westminster to step in and postpone the process of radically overhauling Devon’s councils amid the backtrack over this year’s local elections.

• Maximum council tax rise likely to cover rising costs and rainy day fund boost

  Devon’s largest council looks set to hike council tax by the most it is allowed to do as it faces rising costs for its most vital services and looks to bolster its reserves.

• Permanent street lighting changes given the green light

  Proposals to make permanent changes to street lighting across the county have been approved, following a year‑long trial that responded to community needs while cutting costs, reducing carbon emissions and delivering environmental benefits.

• Fire service bags £10m extra from hike in council tax funding

  Devon’s fire service has secured an extra £10 million of funding for next year after an agreed hike in its share of the council tax.