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

District Council and Local Population Figures
East Devon District Council
The Knowle; Sidmouth; Devon; EX10 8HL
01395 516551
online enquiry form: www.eastdevon.gov.uk/general_enquiry.htm
www.eastdevon.gov.uk

The population of East Devon at the 2001 census was 125,525

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

East Devon Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
National designations can impact upon many issues, including planning regulations and funding opportunities.  For further information please contact:
East Devon AONB; East Devon Business Centre; Heathpark Way; Heathpark; Honiton; Devon; EX14 1SF
01404 46663
aonb@eastdevon.gov.uk
www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk

Development Trusts and Agencies
These can help give advice with business, social enterprise, and community development:
East Devon Enterprise Agency; East Devon Business Centre; Heathpark; Honiton; Devon; EX14 1SF
01404 41806
advice@eastdevon.co.uk
www.eastdevon.co.uk

Councils 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.
East Devon CVS; Ridgeway House; Ridgeway; Ottery St Mary; Devon; EX11 1DT
01404 549045
admin@edvsa.org.uk
www.edvsa.org.uk

Exmouth Town Council
For local information on planning, councillors, town centre management and projects
Town Clerk: John Wokersien
Town Hall; St Andrews Street; Exmouth; EX8 1AW
01395 276167
townclerk@exmouth.gov.uk
www.exmouth.gov.uk or www.exmouth-guide.co.uk

Chambers of Commerce
These can help to support you in business to address issues, whether you are a sole trader or a large company
Exmouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce - Simon Wood (Secretary)
c/o Tourist Information Bureau; Alexandra Terrace; Exmouth; Devon; EX8 1NZ
01395 275133
secretary@exmouthchamber.co.uk
www.exmouthchamber.co.uk