What we don't do

Local government can be confusing. Many people understandably assume that one organisation handles everything. In reality, responsibilities are split, and knowing who does what helps you get the right support more quickly.

We are a city council, and we provide a wide range of services to people who live, work and visit Exeter.
Below is a list of services that Devon County Council, not Exeter City Council, is responsible for.

Children, Families & Social Care
Adult learning
Adult social services
Carers support
Childcare
Child protection
Children social services
Domestic and sexual violence and abuse
Family support
Fostering
Independent living
Residential homes
Safeguarding adults
Safeguarding children
Youth offending team
Youth service

Education & Libraries
Schools
Libraries
Mobile libraries
Devon Archives and Local Studies

Highways, Transport & Streets
Adopted roads and highways
Abnormal loads
Bridges
Cycle routes
Community transport
Concessionary bus fares (National Bus Pass)
Devon Access Wallet
Grass verges
Highways maintenance
Manholes and drain covers
Park and Ride
Parking permits (on-street)
Pavements (footway) maintenance
Potholes
Public transport
Road cleaning
Road gritting
Road works
Snow clearance & winter travel
Street lights
Traffic management

Environment & Public Spaces
Dangerous structures and walls
Mineral extraction, mining and quarrying
Public rights of way
Recycling centres

Legal, Registration & Trading Standards
Adoption
Citizenship
Civil partnership
Devon registration service
Trading standards