Information on rural planning and community resources can be obtained from the following organisations, agencies, and groups

District Council and Population Figures
North Devon Council
Civic Centre; North Walk; Barnstaple; Devon; EX31 1EA
01272 327711
info@northdevon.gov.uk
www.northdevon.gov.uk

the population of north Devon at the 2001 census was 87,518

Devon County Council
County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
0845 1551015
customer@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk

The population of the Devon county area at the 2001 census was 741,000

Funding Support
Assistance for finding sources of funding support:
Economy and Regeneration Service; Devon County Council; County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
01392 383535
funding@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/index/business/regeneration/funding.htm

For further funding support also contact your local District Council Funding Officer and your local Community and Voluntary Sector Organisation.  Details below

Community Council of Devon
c/o School Huts; County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
01392 383443
info@devonrcc.org.uk
www.devonrcc.org.uk

Devon Towns Forum
Coordinator: Paul Delahoy
01805 624874
info@devontownsforum.org.uk
www.devontownsforum.org.uk

European Funding
Sources of funding from Europe that could be available for projects in your area:
Ojective 2 Funding - for further information contact:
Government Office for the South West; Mast House; Shepards Wharf; 24 Sutton Road; Plymouth; Devon; PL4 0HJ
01752 653032
swgosw.esf@gosw.gsi.gov.uk
www.gosw.gov.uk/gosw/EUFunding/708546/?a=42496

Development Trusts and Agencies
These can help give advice with business, social enterprise, and community development:

North Devon Enterprise Agency Ltd
Studio J; Caddsdown Business Support Centre; Caddsdown Industrial Park; Clovelly Road; Bideford; Devon; EX39 3DX
01237 426416
info@ndea.org.uk
www.ndea.org.uk

North Devon+
A new organisation encompassing economic development, community and social regeneration
Caddsdown Business Support Centre; Caddsdown Industrial Park; Clovelly Road; Bideford; Devon; EX39 3DX
0845 241 2043
info@northdevonplus.co.uk
www.northdevonplus.co.uk

North Devon & Exmoor Regeneration Company
5 Caddsdown Industrial Park; Clovelly Road; Bideford; Devon; EX39 3DX
01237 420662
www.ndexreg.co.uk

Council for Voluntary Service
These promote and develop local voluntary and community action, and provide a variety of support for voluntary and community groups.  This includes funding advice and information on the voluntary groups in your local area.
10 Forches Avenue Barnstaple Devon EX32 8ED.
01271 344492. (Barnstaple)
01271 866300 (Ilfracombe)
Coordinator: Patrick Hamilton
Volunteer Centre: volunteer-centre@tiscali.co.uk
CVS: ndvs@btconnect.com
www.dacvs.org.uk/ndvs

Chambers of Commerce
These can help to support you in business to address issues whether you are a sole trader or large organisation.  For further information contact:

Barnstaple and Bideford Chamber of Commerce
Narita House; Fishleigh Road; Roundswell Business Park; Barnstaple; Devon; EX31 2TE
07765 070707
members@barnstaplechamber.co.uk
www.barnstaplechamber.co.uk

North Devon Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Queens House; 2nd Floor; Queen Street; Barnstaple; EX32 8HJ
0845 337 2892
info@ndcci.com
www.northdevon.gov.uk/index/lgcl_business_support_and_advice/lgcl_chambers_of_commerce.htm (you may need to copy and paste this link into your browser)

Town Council & Centre Management
Information on local councillors, projects and the management of Barnstaple town centre:
Barnstaple Town Council & Barnstaple Town Centre Management
Yeo Suite; Barum House; The Square; Barnstaple; Devon; EX32 8LS
01271 321049
btcm@northdevon.gov.uk
www.barnstaple.co.uk