Who Does What?
Local services in Colyton are provided by different councils and public organisations. This guide will help you find the right place to contact.
Finding the right council
Colyton is served by three levels of local government: Colyton Parish Council, East Devon District Council and Devon County Council.
Each has different responsibilities. If you are unsure who deals with an issue, the guide below gives you a useful starting point.
The three councils
A quick overview of the services and responsibilities you are most likely to need.
Colyton Parish Council
- Local community matters
- Parish Council meetings
- Local amenities and open spaces managed by the Parish Council
- Allotments and local facilities managed by the Parish Council
- Neighbourhood planning
- Representing local views on planning applications
- Local projects and community initiatives
East Devon District Council
- Household recycling and rubbish collections
- Planning applications and planning enforcement
- Housing and homelessness
- Council Tax and benefits
- Environmental health
- Licensing
- District car parks
Devon County Council
- Roads and highways
- Potholes and highway defects
- Street lighting and road signs
- Education and schools
- Adult social care
- Children's services
- Libraries
- Public rights of way
- Recycling centres and waste disposal
Who should I contact?
We can point you in the right direction
If you are unsure which organisation is responsible for a local issue, contact the Parish Clerk and we will help you identify the appropriate authority.