News & Events - Honiton Town Council

Town Councillor Vacancies

Published: 16 Apr 24

A casual vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor in St Michael's Ward, Honiton. Any ten electors for the electoral area may give notice requesting that an election be held to fill this vacancy within fourteen days of the notice. Please click on the heading to view the notice. Read More...

Annual Town Meeting

Published: 15 Apr 24

To all Electors of Honiton - you are invited to take part in the Town Meeting to be held at the Beehive, Dowell Street, Honiton and remotely via Zoom (although this is not guaranteed), on Monday 22nd April 2024 at 7.00pm. The Town Meeting will discuss town matters, please click on the heading to view the agenda for the meeting. Read More...

Declaration of Result of Poll

Published: 12 Apr 24

We have received a notice from the Deputy Returning Office for the election of a Town Councillor for Honiton St. Michael's Ward. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

Election of the Police & Crime Commissioner for the Devon & Cornwall Police Area

Published: 10 Apr 24

A poll for the above election will be held on Thursday 2nd May 2024 between 7.00am-10.00pm. To view the Notice of Election Agents' Names and Offices and the Statement of Persons Nominated, please click on the heading. Read More...

Election of Town Councillors - St Paul's Ward

Published: 18 Mar 24

The Returning Officer at East Devon District Council has issued a Notice of Uncontested Election for the two Town Council vacancies in St Paul's Ward, Honiton. Please click on the heading to view the notice. Read More...

The Re-opening of Honiton Police Station

Published: 22 Feb 24

On Tuesday 20th February 2024, Mayor Tony McCollum and Deputy Mayor Serena Sexton attended the re-opening of Honiton Police Station where they were welcomed by Police Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez and ACC Nikki Leaper. The Town Crier Dave Retter was also in attendance and gave a personalised cry for the re-opening. Honiton Police Station will be open to the public 6 days a week between 10am and 3pm. Members of the public will be able to report a crime, give information to the police, get crime prevention advice, and find out about victim services. Please see the link attached to the header for further information. Read More...

Words from the Chair of Honiton Town Council

Published: 12 Feb 24

It is with great pleasure that I take on the role of Chairperson of Honiton Town Council and that of interim Mayor until the next yearly election in May 2024. My role within this Council and Honiton town itself over the last 14 years, has taken me down many roads which have all led to this point, which I consider the greatest honour. Along with my fellow Councillors and staff, we will do our best to move forward and leave the past where it belongs in the past and work for the benefit of our great town and its residents. Cllr Tony McCollum Chair/Mayor Honiton Town Council Read More...

Appointment of the Deputy Town Crier

Published: 16 Jan 24

Caroline Kolek has recently been approved for the new volunteer role of Deputy Town Crier, to work alongside and learn from the present Town Crier, Dave Retter. Following her appointment Caroline made the following statement:- “I am delighted to be announced as Deputy Town Crier following the selection process. I have worked with our Town Crier, Dave Retter for a number of years as a Town Councillor, previous Mayor and through the Twinning Association. It is always an honour to work with Dave who is so passionate about our town, his role as Town Crier and all things ceremonial, cultural and historical regarding Honiton. For anyone following his footsteps he will be a tough act to follow.” Read More...