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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 2024/2025 is £595,225.

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

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Notice of Poll

Published: 30 Apr 25

Notice of Poll for Election of Town Councillors for Honiton St Michael's to be held on 1st May 2025. Please click on the header to see the persons nominated for the vacancies for the Honiton St Michael's ward. Remember you need photo ID to vote. You do not need your polling card to vote, as we are aware that many people have not received these. To check which is your polling station please visit: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/ Read More...

HTC Annual Report

Published: 28 Apr 25

Honiton Town Council's Annual Report for 2024-25 is now available. Please click on the header abopve to view it. 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...

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED AND AGENTS NOTICE FOR DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

Published: 4 Apr 25

The returning Officer has given notice of the names and addresses of election agents of the candidates, along with a statement of Persons Nominated for an Election of a County Councillor. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

ELECTION OF A TOWN COUNCILLOR - ST PAUL'S WARD

Published: 3 Apr 25

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

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED - ST MICHAEL'S WARD

Published: 3 Apr 25

A statement of the persons nominated for election as a Town Councillor for the vacancies in St Michael's Ward, Honiton has been received. Please click on the heading to view this notice. 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...

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

Published: 14 Mar 25

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