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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 15 Town Councillors and 6 members of staff. The annual precept for 2026/2027 is £1,000,645.

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

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CASUAL VACANCIES IN THE TOWN OF HONITON (ST PAULS WARD)

Published: 13 May 26

Notices have now been received from the Returning Officer at East Devon District Council, advising that the period for the receipt of notice requiring an election to fill two vacancies has now expired. No such Notice has been received and an election will not be held. The Parish Council should now proceed to fill the vacancies by co-option. Please see the header for further details. Read More...

Grant applications now open

Published: 8 May 26

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Honiton Town Council Grants. The grants process is an annual distribution of funds for community-based projects. The council will consider grant applications from community groups and organisations that provide services and opportunities for the community of Honiton. Please click on the header for the grants page which includes the policy and application form. Read More...

Surface Dressing of Roads in Honiton

Published: 8 May 26

Devon County Council have notified us that they plan surface dressing of the following roads in Honiton: • Jerrard Crescent, Honiton, • Jerrard Close, Honiton, • Langford Avenue, Honiton. DCC has said: As part of our annual maintenance programmes, we will be undertaking Surface Dressing in Feniton and Honiton Division. Our Contractor, Kiely Bros, will deliver further information and leaflets to residents a few days prior to the start of works. Given the unpredictable weather and the nature of the Surface Dressing process, the programme will inevitably change. In order to manage expectations, we will refer all stakeholders to Kiely for queries regarding dates and access. More information is available by clicking on the header. Read More...

Maintenance schemes taking place in the South West

Published: 7 May 26

The latest maintenance schemes taking place in the South West region can be found by accessing National Highways website. Please click on the header for the link. Read More...

Volunteering Opportunities

Published: 18 Mar 26

Take a look at the community listings, events and volunteering opportunities available in East Devon. For further information click on the above header. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Budget 26/27

Published: 16 Mar 26

Click the link in the header to see the press release on Honiton Town Councils budget for the upcoming year 2026/27. This now includes links to the budget report that was presented and discussed at Full Council January 2026 and the Budget itself. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Quarterly Newsletter

Published: 20 Feb 26

This is the time of year when councils across the country are setting their budgets for the next financial year and Honiton is no exception. Please click on the header to see the latest Newsletter. Read More...

Honiton Neighbourhood Police Team invite you to have your say online

Published: 26 Jan 26

Honiton Neighbourhood team want to hear from you and have released an online survey aimed at understanding your concerns and feedback on local issues in your area. The survey will ask you for your postcode to determine where you live and where the data is pertinent to, but it can be completed anonymously. For further information and the link to the survey please click on the header, or scan the QR code to go straight to the survey. Read More...

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Honiton Town Council's Priority Projects

Published: 30 Sep 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...

New 30 year lease for the Beehive signed by Honiton Community Complex and Honiton Town Council

Published: 8 Sep 25

As a result of collaborative working Honiton Town Council; the landlord of The Beehive, has signed a new 30-year lease with Honiton Community Complex; the charity-led not-for-profit organisation behind The Beehive, solidifying its presence at the heart of the market town. This milestone ensures the venue’s continued role as the centre for entertainment, arts and community support. Please click on the header to see the full press release. Read More...