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Directorates and Departments

Environment, Economy and Culture

The Environment, Economy and Culture Directorate is one of the six Directorates of Devon County Council, which is the largest council in SW England serving more than 705,000 people.

Delivering Our Business

The Environment, Economy and Culture Directorate's work is guided by its Management Board made up of:

  • Edward Chorlton
    Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Environment, Economy and Culture
  • Ian Harrison
    Deputy Director
  • David Whitton
    Head of Waste, Engineering and Transport Services
  • Lester Willmington
    Head of Highway Management
  • Simon Timms
    Head of Culture
  • Geraint Hughes
    Acting Head of Library and Information Services
  • Malcolm West
    Acting Head of Planning and Transportation
  • Debbie Fox
    Business Manager
  • Andy Rogers
    Principal Finance Manager

Services

The directorate's most frequently used services can be found listed below:

Libraries - 01392 384315

Public Transport 01392 382800
For copies of bus timetables and area guides.

Traveline 0871 200 22 33
For all bus, train and coach information in the South West.

Waste and Minerals Planning 01392 383233
for all planning applications, except minerals and waste, contact your local district, city or borough council.

Waste Minimisation & Recycling Queries 0845 155 1010

General Recycling Centre Queries 0845 155 1010

Road and Transport services 0845 155 1004
Delivered on the ground by Area Offices throughout Devon. Please select a location on the map for your nearest Area Office

Highway Emergencies 01392 383329

Green Travel 0845 155 1004
For getting around in enjoyable ways that are good for the environment.

Natural Environment - Telephone numbers
Coasts, country parks and protected countryside areas

Devon Drivers' Centre 01392 444773

Economy - 01392 383543

Culture

Find out more

For further information about the directorate and our plans and priorities for the year see our Directorate Management Plan image - PDF icon (1.73MB - pdf help)