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What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?

What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?
BBC Politics Thursday 06 August 2026, 05:08 UTC 1 min read
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The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling.

The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling.
Devon (PERSON)
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