Other Services
Emergency Services
999 - The main emergency number
The emergency number for police, ambulance, fire brigade, coastguard and cliff rescue. Please only use this number if someone is seriously ill or injured, in danger or a crime is in progress.
In the UK 112 can also be used in place of this number on either mobile or landline. 112 is the international emergency number for use on mobiles phones. It will work on a mobile phone anywhere in the world.
101 – The non-emergency number for the police
Use 101 when you want to contact the police, but it’s not an emergency – i.e. an immediate response is not necessary and/or will not be serve any purpose. A general rule is “if the crime is not currently in progress, use 101.”
111 – The non-emergency medical number
This is available nationwide and replaced and expanded on the former NHS Direct service. Use this for illnesses and minor injuries where life isn’t threatened, but you would like some advice on what to do next.
Devon child safeguarding
In the first instance it is best to contact the police on 101 above, alternatively contact Devon's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 155 1071.
Devon County Council
Devon County Council is responsible for:
Roads
Children's services (adoption, care, social workers)
Social care
Libraries
Trading standards / consumer advice
School and education
Click here to find contact information for the above.
Potholes
To report a pothole, click here. For information on reporting other road problems, click here.
Torridge District Council
Torridge District Council is responsible for:
Refuse & Recycling
Planning / Building Control
Parking
Council Tax
Noise & Pollution
Housing
Other useful websites
FloodRE - information on flooding, likelihood and contermeasures