Petition
Let Devon Decide
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Pause local government reorganisation in Devon and hold local referendums before any new authority is created or any community is moved into a different council area. The future of Devon should not be changed without the consent of the people affected.
No reorganisation of Devon without the consent of its people
We are calling on the Government to pause the implementation of local government reorganisation and hold local referendums before these changes are imposed.
The future of Devon should not be decided solely by ministers, council leaders and officials behind closed doors.
The future of Devon should be decided by the people of Devon.
Sign the petition. Share it with your community. Let Devon decide.
We are calling on the Government to pause the implementation of local government reorganisation and hold local referendums before these changes are imposed.
The future of Devon should not be decided solely by ministers, council leaders and officials behind closed doors.
The future of Devon should be decided by the people of Devon.
Sign the petition. Share it with your community. Let Devon decide.
Why it was rejected
It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.
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You could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.
You can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
And you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/
You could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.