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Thursday 28th September 2017 1:45 pm
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I have followed with interest the articles and correspondence about the suggested merger of South Hams District Council with West Devon Borough Council.
From all I have read I fail to comprehend why any South Hams elected councillor should support the merger.
We are elected to represent our residents.
The merger will mean a 40 per cent-plus increase in our share of the council tax. It will increase South Hams tax revenue by £2.3m. West Devon tax payers will not be asked to pay any more if the merger goes ahead.
The final decision will be taken by Parliament. I encourage people not only to tell SHDC what they think, but also their MP.
Keith Baldry
Leader of the Opposition South Hams District Council
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