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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 18 Town Councillors and 6 members of staff. The annual precept for 2025/2026 is £667,545.

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DOWELL STREET/BEEHIVE CAR PARK CLOSURE

Published: 27 Jun 25

Please note the Dowell Street/Beehive Car Park will be closed to the public between 7.00am & 10.00am on Saturday 28th June 2025. Read More...

Election of a Town Councillor - St Paul's Ward

Published: 26 Jun 25

The Returning Officer at East Devon District Council has issued a Notice of Election for the vacancy of Town Councillor in St Paul's Ward, Honiton. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 31st July 2025. Please click on the header to view the notice and timetable. Read More...

Election of Town Councillors - St Michael's Ward

Published: 26 Jun 25

The Returning Officer at East Devon District Council has issued a Notice of Election for the vacancy of two Town Councillors in St Michael's Ward, Honiton. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 31st July 2025. Please click on the header to view the notice and timetable. Read More...

Programme of events for Armed Forces Day

Published: 25 Jun 25

Our fantastic Honiton Armed Forces Day & the 80th Anniversary of VE and VJ day is nearly upon us. Please click the header or see the images for our programme of events and location map for Saturday 28th June. Read More...

Armed Forces Day road closures

Published: 24 Jun 25

On Saturday 28th June Honiton Town Council are holding our Armed Forces Day and the 80th Anniversary of VE & VJ Day celebration. To this end several road closures are in place, which include prohibition of parking. The High Street will be closed from the junction with Silver Street to the junction with the A373 Dowell Street, and New Street will be closed from the junction with King Street down to the High Street from 7am - 5pm. Then just the High Street will be closed from the Junction with New Street to the junction with the A373 Dowell Street from 5pm - 11pm. Please click the header to see the full traffic notice and map including detour routes. Read More...

Town Council Elections to be held

Published: 20 Jun 25

Two casual vacancies exist in the office of Town Councillor on St Michael's Ward, Honiton and one in the office of Town Councillor on St Paul's Ward, Honiton. The returning officer of East Devon District Council has informed the Council that petitions requiring an election to fill all the above vacancies has been received and therefore elections will be held. The date has yet to be announced. Please click on the header to see the notices received. Read More...

Town Council Vacancies

Published: 10 Jun 25

Two casual vacancies exist in the office of Town Councillor on St Michael's Ward, Honiton and one in the office of Town Councillor on St Paul's Ward, Honiton. Any ten electors for the electoral area, may give notice in writing that an election be held to fill these vacancies, within fourteen days of the date of publication of the notice (please click on the header to view this), to: The Returning Officer, East Devon District Council, Council Offices, Blackdown House, Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, EX14 1EJ. If no notice is given the Town Council will fill the vacancies as soon as is practicable. Please click the header to view the notice. Read More...

Town Crier - Job Advertisement

Published: 2 Jun 25

With the impending retirement of long-standing Town Crier Dave Retter, an exciting opportunity has come up. Please click on the header to see the full job advertisement, specification and application form. Read More...

Honiton Town Criers attend competition

Published: 14 May 25

Town Crier Dave Retter and Deputy Town Crier Caroline Kolek, taking a break between rounds in the West of England Town Crier competition at Ilminster on May 10th 2025. Read More...

ARMED FORCES DAY & THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE & VJ DAY

Published: 9 May 25

Join us to celebrate on Saturday 28th June 2025, 10am - 10pm, Honiton High Street. FREE ENTRY. Further details to follow. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Annual Report 2024-2025

Published: 28 Apr 25

Honiton Town Council's Annual Report for 2024-25 is now available to read. Please click on the header above to view the full report. Read More...

Grant applications now open for 2025-26

Published: 22 Apr 25

Applications are now open for Honiton Town Council Grants. These are awarded annually and must be for the benefit of Honiton residents. Applications will only be considered from community groups and organisations that are a properly constituted body. This may include: a group or organisation with charitable purposes, a charity, or a not-for-profit company. Please click the header above to visit the page with our Grants Policy and Grants application form. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Online Survey

Published: 9 Apr 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...

Honiton Town Council's Priority Projects

Published: 7 Apr 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...

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...

Honiton Hospital MIU Relocation

Published: 27 Feb 25

The Minor Injuries Unit at Honiton Hospital will be temporarily closed from Friday 21 February to allow for the installation of new radiology equipment at Honiton. The service is moving temporarily to Ottery St Mary Hospital, where it will be available 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm. The X-ray service is also moving from Monday 24 February. The MIU and X-ray service will return to Honiton Hospital once the improvement works are finished, expected in June 2025. Please click on the header to access their website. Read More...

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...

Town Councils plea to use its market

Published: 28 Nov 24

Honiton Town Council have made it one of its top priorities to improve the regular street market. The market, which is currently held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, was granted a Royal Charter in 1257 and has been held in the High Street ever since. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...