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 17 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

Roundball Wood is Open

Roundball Wood is Open

Published: 22 Aug 25

Honiton Town Council is delighted to announce that after a lot of hard work by our maintenance operatives Mark & Bertie, the extensive repair work has now been completed and Roundball Wood is open once again. Please click on the header for pictures of the completed works. Read More...

Notice of Election of a Town Councillor - St Paul's Ward

Published: 20 Aug 25

The Returning Officer at East Devon District Council has issued a Notice of Election for the vacancy of one Town Councillor in St Paul's Ward, Honiton. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 25th September 2025. Please click on the header to view the notice. Read More...

VJ Day 80th Anniversary Service

VJ Day 80th Anniversary Service

Published: 18 Aug 25

Honiton's Mayor Andrew Pearsall was honoured to attend the service in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of VJ day this past week. Appearing in the photograph L-R: Mayor Andrew Pearsall, Rev Robert Wilson, Major J Wyatt, Councillor Helen Turner & Paul Shaw (RBL Honiton Chairman). The standard bearer in the church was John Holmes. We thank St Paul's for a moving service in honour of those who gave their lives for our freedoms. Read More...

PRESS RELEASE - “Response to Devon Council's Re-organisation: Honiton Town Council”.

Published: 13 Aug 25

Following the Government's intention for local government re-organisation, the attached paper describes Honiton Town Council's approach, priorities and opportunities for working differently. Please click on the header to read the full response. Read More...

Honiton Council St Paul's Ward Timetable

Published: 13 Aug 25

For the latest timetable and nomination pack please click on the header for the links or alternatively you can find them on the EDDC website. Read More...

HONITON TOWN COUNCIL AT HONITON SHOW 2025

HONITON TOWN COUNCIL AT HONITON SHOW 2025

Published: 8 Aug 25

Honiton Town Council enjoyed another successful Honiton Show this year, once again they provided a free raffle and the lucky winner can be seen with the Mayor Andrew Pearsall, who presented the prize of a food hamper. A lot of hard work by the staff, went into the set up and decoration of the stand this year, if you click on the header you can see pictures of the end result. Read More...

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

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 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...

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...

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