Welcome to Honiton Town Council

Honiton is a rural town in East Devon approximately 17 miles east from Exeter and 9 miles north from Sidmouth at the heart of the Blackdown Hills and East Devon areas of outstanding natural beauty. It has a current population of approx. 12,000. The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book and is centred on the Roman Road (Fosse Way). Honiton is renowned for its long history of lace making. Honiton is now a vibrant town in the country; the town retains its character and vitality remaining a friendly and popular place to live, work and visit. Honiton boasts a High Street market two days per week, many independent retailers, public art gallery (Thelma Hulbert Gallery), community venue (Beehive) and excellent communication links to the A303, A373, A375, A30 & A35 also the main line railway and Exeter Airport.


Honiton Town Council currently has 15 Town Councillors and 6 members of staff. The annual precept for 2025/2026 is £667,545.

Tel 01404 42957  ||  Email: towncouncil@honiton.gov.uk 

 

 

 

Latest News

Town Councillors Out and About

Town Councillors Out and About

Published: 6 Aug 25

Honiton's Town Councillors have been busy supporting many local events this summer. The ever popular Hot Pennies was a great occasion with the sun shining and the town turning out in force. Dilly's Florist was the deserving winner of the best dressed shop window competition on the day. A fabulous time was had at the first Honiton Pride, wonderfully entertained by Roberta Calamari. Our new Mayor Andrew Pearsall had the honour of attending the Honiton Railway Station's 200th anniversary celebrations. Click on the header to see a selection of images from these events. Read More...

Election of Town Councillors for Honiton St Michael

Election of Town Councillors for Honiton St Michael's Ward

Published: 1 Aug 25

Election of Town Councillors for Honiton St Michael's Ward - Declaration of Result of Poll. The deputy returning officer has hereby given us notice that the following individuals are duly elected: Simon Atherton and Catherine Maunder. Please click on the header to see the full notice. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Online Survey

Honiton Town Council Online Survey

Published: 30 Jul 25

Please click on the header to complete our online survey and help inform the council's future decision making. The survey is available until 15th August 2025. Read More...

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Honiton Town Council's Priority Projects

Published: 29 Jul 25

You may not be aware that Honiton Town Council has a surprising amount of ongoing key projects, to find out more please click on the header to see the Council's list of priority projects for 2025/26. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Surgery

Honiton Town Council Surgery

Published: 29 Jul 25

Come and meet your Councillors at our next Town Council Surgery on Saturday August 9th. Open from 11am to 12.30pm and 7pm to 8.30pm there will a presentation, discussion and the opportunity to ask questions. Venue is Honiton Methodist Church, Chapel Street (off New Street) EX14 1EU. what3words//////calculating.skip.soon Read More...

New community name consultation

New community name consultation

Published: 22 Jul 25

East Devon District Council would like your input choosing the name for the new community to be built in East Devon. Please click on the header to take part. The closing date is Tuesday 26th August 2025. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Press Release - Charter Day 2026

Honiton Town Council Press Release - Charter Day 2026

Published: 17 Jul 25

Charter Day has become a significant annual community event and celebration impacting the whole of Honiton. If you know of or represent a well-established voluntary group interested in planning and operating Charter Day from (and including) July 2026, then please can you contact the Town Council to express your interest by Friday 5 September 2025. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

Honiton Town Council elections - St Paul's Ward - Uncontested

Published: 7 Jul 25

The Returning Officer at East Devon District Council has issued a Notice of Uncontested Election for the vacancy of Town Councillor in St Paul's Ward, Honiton. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

A30 - A35 Junction 29 to Bere Regis - Closures for carriageway works

A30 - A35 Junction 29 to Bere Regis - Closures for carriageway works

Published: 28 Mar 25

Connect will be undertaking works during the night-time hours, please see the attached table for dates, times and locations currently booked for works that will affect our locality. Read More...

Roundball Wood Closed due to storm damage

Roundball Wood Closed due to storm damage

Published: 10 Dec 24

Due to recent storm damage caused to the woodland, Honiton Town Council has taken the decision to close Roundball Wood to walkers from the 10th December 2024 until further notice. Roundball Wood was inspected and it was found that several trees have fallen and damaged the public walkways and footpaths. Roundball Wood will remain closed until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Read More...

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