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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 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 2024/2025 is £595,225.

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

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Honiton Surgery Update - 10.01.25

Published: 10 Jan 25

The damage caused by the recent flooding is extensive and will take time to repair. This means that most services will be rescheduled or moved to other practices, and affected patients will be informed by the surgery. However, some services will continue from the unaffected parts of the building. From Monday 13 January, an urgent care service will be offered via telephone between 9am and 6pm on 01404 548 544. Online consultation will also be open daily and can be accessed from their website. All appointment requests will be triaged and booked by the duty GP team. Please click on the header for further information and links to the surgery website. Read More...

Roundball Wood Footpaths Closed

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 today 10th December 2024 onwards. The wood was inspected yesterday, and it was found that several trees have fallen and damaged the public walkways and footpaths. They will remain closed until they can be made safe. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Read More...

Honiton Town Council Latest Newsletter

Published: 26 Nov 24

Please click on the header to access the latest newsletter full of information on what Honiton Town Council has been doing recently. Read More...

WINTER PARKING OFFER

Published: 8 Nov 24

For £2, from Friday 1st November 2024 to Monday 31st March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short stay car parks, or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council (EDDC) car parks. Please click on the header for further information. Read More...

Town Councils plea to use its market

Published: 23 Oct 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...