New jobs, higher wages, more housing and better prospects for young people are being promised by Devon and Somerset's councils - IF they're granted the power, and the finances, to make more decisions locally.
A bid to the Government by councils and business leaders claims that by 2030 they could boost prosperity and productivity in the region, if they had the authority and the spending power.
They plan to improve transport links and broadband coverage, and offer all young people education, employment or training.
As well as economic benefits they're promising radical reforms to health and social care.
However questions have been raised over exactly how this would work without a major overhaul of the current system of local government and public services.
Man found dead in Exeter city centre
Exeter concede 10 goals as Man City demolish Grecians
Exeter City fans dream of glory in Manchester
Pleas for multi million pound road scheme to go further
Cathedral light show keeps audiences coming back
Pressure on hospital as icy conditions take toll
