Broadband project

Connecting Devon and Somerset has been set up to deliver next generation broadband infrastructure to areas where the market has failed to invest

Building control

A professional service to guide you through the regulations for your project from the initial design to the Building Regulation application and final completion.

Business property & land

Information for renting one of our commercial properties or buying or renting our land

Business Rates

Understanding Business Rates, what you pay and why

Business support & advice

Advice and information for local businesses including funding, networking, news, events and training

Commercial waste & recycling

We offer a competitive trade waste service to local businesses and organisations

Corporate leisure centre membership

Here at Mid Devon Leisure we have three fantastic centres and a wealth of expertise to share with you and your employees at reduced rates.

Doing business with us

All businesses can register their company details on the Supplying the Southwest Portal with ease, making your products and services more accessible to this Council and those is the wider Devon and south west regions.

ECO Stars

The ECO Stars Scheme encourages cleaner more efficient operation of HGVs, buses, coaches, vans and taxis

Food safety and hygiene

Information for businesses and members of the public about food safety and hygiene

Health and safety

Information about health and safety law, application in the workplace and training

Investing in Mid Devon

We will be adding content to this page soon

Licensing

Find out about licensable activities

Payments

Make payments for Business Rates, leaseholder service charges and more

Planning

Find out if you require planning permission and how to apply

Planning policy

How we're helping steer development in Mid Devon over the next 15 to 20 years

Privacy

View our Fair Processing Notice in line with the Data Protection Act 1998

Report an issue

Report issues or problems in your area using our online forms, including dogs, anti-social behaviour and missed bins

Trading Standards

Link for Devon & Somerset Trading Standards

Mid Devon News Centre

Mid Devon’s accounts receive clean...

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

For the second year running, Mid Devon is amongst the first in the country to have its accounts approved. The accounts were ratified with a clean audit report at a special Audit Committee on 17 July, the earliest date that local authority accounts can be signed off for 2017! The external auditors, ...

Come and visit us at the Mid Devon...

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

You’re invited to come and visit Mid Devon District Council’s marquee at the 24th Mid Devon Show on Saturday 22 July. This year we’ll be promoting small business start-ups, and offering advice to those already in business or who may be interested in starting up a small business in Mid ...

Mid Devon teams win bronze at the...

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

At the South West Youth Games held at Okehampton last Sunday, 9 July, team Mid Devon faced some tough competition from teams from across Devon and Cornwall but still came away with some medals. Despite a slightly depleted team this year, the children from Mid Devon excelled and all had a fantastic ...

MDDC Litter Buster team start work

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Mid Devon District Council’s new Litter Buster Team has started work to improve the look of the district. The rapid response team which has been out dealing with fly tipping and littering across Mid Devon has had a busy start. Litter on our roads is an unsightly and costly problem. Litter ...

Promoting Mid Devon – advertise...

Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) has formed a partnership with Visit Devon to promote Mid Devon and our businesses to visitors (including domestic and international markets).  Mid Devon will have a dedicated platform featured on Visit Devon’s website which will highlight Mid Devon’s attractions, ...

Armed Forces Day flag raising

Tue, 20 Jun 2017

In common with many other Government buildings the Armed Forces Day flag was raised at Phoenix House by the Chairman of Mid Devon District Council on Monday 19 June demonstrating the huge respect and appreciation shown by the people of our community to the Regulars, Reserves, Veterans and Cadets, ...

Success with empty homes – 44...

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

Out of 132 homes that have been empty for more than 2 years, 44 have now been returned to use to provide homes within the local community using Mid Devon District Council’s empty homes plan. The plan focuses on working with owners of long term empty homes where the home is having a negative ...

Tenant evicted for hoarding

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

The Housing Service was unfortunately left with no alternative but to evict a tenant from a property in Willand on 31 May 2017. The tenant had been hoarding and, in accordance with our policy relating to this, Officers had worked with the tenant and their family over a period of two years in an ...

1940s late night shopping event at...

Thu, 15 Jun 2017

Hot diggity dog!  Have we got a swell event for you! We have some spiffing entertainment lined up featuring rockabilly band Delta 88.  Try a 1940s makeover and get a buzz be-bopping and jiving to the music.  Kids can enjoy a cheeseburger and cherry cola or indulge in a Knickerbocker Glory from the ...

Changes to domestic waste and...

Wed, 07 Jun 2017

During June we will be rescheduling some domestic waste and recycling collection rounds  to make the service more efficient. This will mean a change to the day of the week refuse is collected for 649 properties (from a Friday to a Monday) with a resulting rebalance of routes meaning that a further ...