Overview
Mid Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. The council is based in the district's largest town of Tiverton. The district also contains the towns of Bampton, Bradninch, Crediton and Cullompton, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Part of the district lies within the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The neighbouring districts are East Devon, Teignbridge, West Devon, Torridge, North Devon and Somerset.
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of four former districts which were all abolished at the same time:
Crediton Rural District
Crediton Urban District
Tiverton Municipal Borough
Tiverton Rural District
The new district was initially named Tiverton, after its largest town. The district was renamed Mid Devon with effect from 6 February 1978 by resolution of the district council.
Governance
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