PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

We would like the County name of Devon, to be changed back too Devonshire.

We would simply like the name of the county of Devon, to be changed back too it’s historic and heritage rich name of Devonshire. Seeing that Devon is not the true name of the county Devon. Also the name Devon in itself, falls too showcase some of the best qualities and features of Devonshire.

Last fetched 19 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 11/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 11/100,000

Petition progress2 events · May 2025

15 MAY 2025
Petition rejected
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03 MAY 2025
Petition created

Background

The county name of Devonshire was change too Devon ,due too the Local Government Act of 1972 which we recognise as an important bit of legislation.

however we believe it was unnecessary to change the county name of Devonshire to Devon.

Devonshire is the proper name of the County of Devon too not recognised it , is not only a failure  too celebrate Devonshire unique  culture and history , it’s also a failure too recognise a part of unique British history heritage culture and traditions.