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:
- Ian Harrison
Deputy Executive Director - David Whitton
Head of Waste, Engineering and Transport Services - Lester Willmington
Head of Highway Management - Dave Black
Head of Planning and Transportation - Rob Hetherington
Head of Economic Development and Assessment - Andy Rogers
Principal Finance Manager
Services
The directorate's most frequently used services can be found listed below:
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.
Trading Standards Service seeks to maintain a regulatory framework in which local businesses can compete on equal terms - both within the County and in national and international markets. It also seeks to ensure that the safety and the economic interests of consumers are not compromised by unfair or illegal trading practices, and that satisfactory standards of livestock health and welfare are maintained.
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 383428
Find out more
For further information about the directorate and our plans and priorities for the year see our Directorate Management Plan 
(4.94MB - pdf help)
- Structure of Environment, Economy and Culture (71KB - pdf help)
- Strategic Planning Fees and Charges
- Environmental & Regulatory Fees and Charges
- Highways & Transportation Fees and Charges
