This page contains contact details for the County Council's key services.
To make it easier for you to contact us and get access to information and services between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.

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CareDirect 0845 155 1007 Information and help for older people, vulnerable adults, and their carers.		Roads & Transport 0845 155 1004 Road maintenance, traffic management and parking, streetlights and signs, and public rights of way.
Libraries 0845 155 1001 Renewals, enquiries about the library service and your local library.		Disability Information Service 0845 155 1005 Information and help for disabled people and carers including equipment, benefits, and care support.
Recycling and Waste 0845 155 1010 Help and advice. For domestic rubbish collection contact your district, city, or borough council.		Children and Families 0845 155 1013
Schools and Education 0845 155 1019		Registrars 0845 155 1002 Births, deaths, and marriages.

If you don't see the service you want or for general enquiries please use the number below:

General Enquiries 0845 155 1015 For general enquiries about any County Council service.

You can also contact us via:

SMS Text - 0777 3333 231
Fax - 0845 155 1003
Textphone - 0845 155 1020

Devon County Council
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4QD

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Emergencies

For emergencies outside office hours please use the following numbers:

• Social Services Emergencies – 0845 600 0388

• Highway Emergencies – 01392 383329

• Animal Welfare, Petrol & Explosives Emergencies – 01392 499499

Other useful numbers (A - Z)

The following contact numbers are available during office hours only

Adult & Community Learning
01392 386580

Business Helpline – (Trading standards advice for businesses)
01392 381381

Devon Records Office (Historic records)
01392 384253

Devonwide - Bus passes for over 60’s and disabled
01392 383688 .

Economic Development
01392 382655

Job Enquiries (Council)
01392 383034

Livestock Regulation
0845 155 1999

Loan Shark Helpline
0800 102 002

School Transport
01392 383359

Structure Plan (Planning policy for Devon)
01392 382094
For local planning issues contact your district, city or borough council.

Traveline
0871 200 2233
For all bus, train and coach information in the South West.

Travelling to County Hall
As part of its commitment to 'Green Travel' the County Council is actively seeking to reduce the number of cars travelling to County Hall. All visitors and staff are requested to consider the alternatives - Our travelling to county hall page provides information on alternatives including cycling facilities and bus services as well as nearby accommodation.

Please note: A comprehensive listing of contact details for all County Council services is available through the A-Z listing or search facility. Contact details for your local County Councillor are available in Councillors web pages