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 three 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 has 18 Town Councillors and 6 members of staff. The annual precept for 2022/2023 was £437,375 and for 2023/2024 is £447,979.

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

Latest News

New Phone System

Published: 29 Nov 23

The Town Council is having a new phone system installed on Wednesday 6th December 2023, which may lead to some disruption in our ability to answer phone calls during the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Read More...

Honiton Evangelical Congregational Church Celebrates

Honiton Evangelical Congregational Church Celebrates

Published: 23 Nov 23

The Mayoral party enjoying lunch after the 252nd Anniversary Service at Honiton Evangelical Congregational Church, High Street, Honiton. Read More...

Upcoming West of England Line Closures

Upcoming West of England Line Closures

Published: 23 Nov 23

Upcoming Line Closure Salisbury to Yeovil Junction Saturday 25 November to Sunday 10 December. What do you need to know? Customers should check before they travel throughout the upcoming line closure. Due to a national shortage of buses, rail replacement buses may not be running as regularly as planned. Please click on the header for more information. Read More...

FLOOD ALERT FROM THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Published: 15 Nov 23

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood Alert in force: Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area. Flooding is possible for: Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Sidbury, Sidford and Sidmouth. River levels suggest that there will be flooding to low lying land and roads close to rivers. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Sandbags and a supply of sand are stored in a dumpy bag next to the containers in the Beehive car park, for members of the public to use, if necessary. EA ENIVRONMENT FLOODLINE (24 HOUR SERVICE) 0345 988 1188 EA ENVIRONMENT INCIDENT HOTLINE (24 HOUR SERVICE) 0800 80 70 60 Please click on the header to check for flood alerts. Read More...

EDDC Car Parks Winter Parking

Published: 15 Nov 23

From 1st November 2023 until 31st March 2024, from 8.00 am until midnight the fee for parking in East Devon District Council's local public car parks will only be £2.00. Please click on the heading for further details. Read More...

Honiton Surgery - The way you contact us is changing

Honiton Surgery - The way you contact us is changing

Published: 19 Oct 23

On Tuesday 7th November 2023, Honiton Surgery will be a digital first practice. This means both clinical and administrative queries should be sent via there online consultation tool on their website. www.honitonsurgery.nhs.uk. Please click on the header above for further information. Read More...

Upcoming and Recent Meetings

Town Council

11 Dec 23 - 19:00

Planning Committee

12 Dec 23 - 19:00

Strategy Committee

13 Dec 23 - 18:00