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 5 members of staff. The annual precept for 2022/2023 is £437,375 and for 2023/2024 will be £447,979.

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

Latest News

Notices of Election for 4th May 2023

Published: 27 Mar 23

The Notices of Election of Town Councillors for Honiton St Michael's & St Paul's Wards & for District Councillors for the Wards in East Devon have now been issued. To view these please click on the heading. Read More...

SAVE THE DATE - 7TH MAY 2023

SAVE THE DATE - 7TH MAY 2023

Published: 22 Mar 23

Celebrate the Kings Coronation. Allhallows Playing Fields - 11am until 10pm. Bring your own picnic, blankets, tables and chairs. Disco and live music from local bands. Activity tents, bouncy castle, face painting and glitter tattoos. Further information to follow. Read More...

Local Elections 4 May 2023

Local Elections 4 May 2023

Published: 22 Mar 23

There will be local elections in Honiton on 4th May 2023 for all 18 Councillors at Honiton Town Council. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

The Great British Spring Clean

The Great British Spring Clean

Published: 17 Mar 23

17th March - 2nd April 2023. Join Keep Britain Tidy this Spring, as the Great British Spring Clean returns for its eighth year. Go to keepbritiantidy.org and make your pledge or contact the Honiton Litter Pickers on their facebook page or email honitonlitterpickers@gmail.com. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS IN HONITON

SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS IN HONITON

Published: 17 Mar 23

There are various events happening in Honiton this Spring & Summer, please see the attached poster for further details. Read More...

Westcountry Rivers Trust

Published: 16 Mar 23

Would you like to create local solutions to help your community adapt to climate change and an increased risk of flooding? Join Westcountry Rivers Trust at a drop-in session to discover more. 23rd March 2023 - Honiton Community Space, Main Room, School Lane, Honiton, EX14 1QL 1pm - 3.30pm Read More...

Local Elections 4th May 2023

Local Elections 4th May 2023

Published: 14 Mar 23

There will be local elections in Honiton on 4th May 2023 for all 18 Councillors at Honiton Town Council. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

Sutton Barton (Honiton) Household Waste Recycling Centre

Published: 6 Mar 23

Due to maintenance works the Sutton Barton Recycling Centre will be closed to the public from 12/03/2023 to 27/03/2023. For further information please click on the link in the heading. Read More...

Local Election 4th May 2023

Published: 2 Mar 23

There will be Local Elections in Honiton on 4th May 2023 for all 18 Councillors at Honiton Town Council. The attached link on the header provides further Election information from East Devon District Council. To be a candidate at the above election the nomination paper, home address form and consent to nomination form must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Blackdown House, Border Road, Honiton, EX14 1EJ between 10am and 4pm from 27th March until 4th April 2023. Read More...

Local Elections Recruitment Campaign

Local Elections Recruitment Campaign

Published: 1 Mar 23

There will be Local Elections in Honiton on 4th May 2023 for all 18 Councillors at Honiton Town Council. The attached link on the header provides further Election information from East Devon District Council. Read More...

Local Elections 4 May 2023

Published: 23 Feb 23

There will be local Elections in Honiton on 4 May 2023 for all 18 new Councillors at Honiton Town Council. The attached document provides a timetable. Candidate Nomination papers will be available from 1 March 2023. Deadline for return of Nomination papers to East Devon District Council (EDDC) is 4 April 2023. It is important that everyone Registers to Vote and if not already done so, you must contact EDDC by 17 April 2023. The last date to apply for Postal Votes is 18 April 2023 and for a Proxy Vote 25 April 2023. Voters will need to provide photographic ID to Vote; a list of acceptable photographic ID is attached that you must bring to the Polling Station on 4 May 2023 to Vote. The Pre-Election (purdah) period will start 27 March 2023. The Town Council will start a recruitment campaign to promote candidates Nominating for Election, including news posters and events where you can learn more about the role of Town Councillor. Read More...

Warm Spaces in Honiton for Winter 2022

Published: 9 Dec 22

Please see the attached information regarding Warm Spaces, where you can enjoy a hot drink, a friendly chat and some warmth whilst turning down the heating at home. Read More...

Upcoming and Recent Meetings

Town Council

3 Apr 23 - 19:00

Town Management Committee

17 Apr 23 - 19:00