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Report a Problem

Axminster Town Council is one tier of local government, and each tier have different responsibilities to their community. This can sometimes be confusing to those who aren’t familiar with the different structures and responsibilities.  For help on who deals with what, please read our Guide to Axminster's Public Services.

In order to make it easier to report a problem to the correct Local Authority, and for the problem to be dealt with more quickly, please click on the specific links below:

Council Responsibilities

East Devon District Council

Online reporting which can be made via the East Devon District Council website:

Missed refuse collection

View planning applications

Pay your Council Tax online

For the latest Council Tax rates, please click here 

 Apply for Housing Benefit

There is drop-in Benefit Surgery at the Pippins Centre, Lyme Road every Thursday morning 9.00am – 11.00am

Apply for Council Tax support

Challenge a parking fine (from an EDDC-managed carpark)

The general switchboard no. for all other enquiries is 01404 515616.

Devon County Council

 

Potholes

Flooding or drainage problems

Hazardous or Fallen Trees

Trip hazards on pavements or cycleways or broken manhole covers

Public Rights of Way access problems

The general switchboard no. for all other enquiries is 0345 155 1015.

Contact details for our Devon County Councillor can be found here. 

Please send us a message below.






Other Useful Numbers

South West Water
To report water/sewerage leaks 0844 3462020

Streetlighting
To report a faulty streetlight (not on Council land)
(Supply column no.) 08705 561851

Police
Non emergency no. 101

NHS
Non emergency no. (24hrs, 365 days yr) 111
Dog Warden Service
To report dog fouling 0345 6010211

Environment Agency
Floodline 0345 988 1188 (24 hour service)
General Enquiries (Mon-Fri, 8am – 6pm) 03708 506 506