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

Environmental Designations
National designations can impact upon many issues, including planning regulations and funding opportunities.  For further information please contact:

East Devon Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
East Devon AONB; East Devon Business Centre; Heathpark Way; Heathpark; Honiton; Devon; EX14 1SF
01404 46663
aonb@eastdevon.gov.uk
www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk

Blackdown Hills AONB
St Ivel House; Hemyock; Cullompton; Devon; EX15 3SJ
01823 680681
blackdownhills@devon.gov.uk
www.blackdown-hills.net

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

Honiton Town Council
For local information on planning applications, councillors, town management, and projects
New Street; Honiton; Devon; EX14 1EY
01404 42957
towncouncil@honiton.gov.uk
www.honiton.gov.uk

Chambers of Commerce
These can help tp support you in business to address issues whether you are a sole trader or large company.
Honiton and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Secretary Margaret Lewis
01404 42002
su3681@eclipse.co.uk