Nicola Quill, programme manager for Torridge, organised the stand at Winkleigh's regular Wednesday mini-market and coffee morning.
Ms Quill said: 'It's been a great success. We've had lots of enquiries, ranging from recycling, benefits, rubbish collections and public transport.
'The remote access surgeries are a wonderful opportunity for people to voice their concerns and make known any local issues they may have.'
Resident Peter Howard said: 'It's a really great idea having a Torridge District Council presence here so that local residents can actually talk to someone.'
Marjorie Bowers, chair of Winkleigh Parish Council, said: 'We do feel that we are in an inaccessible part of Torridge and that we're often forgotten.
'It's great that Torridge is listening and we hope that we shall see action in resolving some of our local issues.'
Council leader James Morrish said: 'The service we offer residents of Winkleigh and our rural areas is just as important as the service provided in our major towns like Bideford and Holsworthy.
'Our public can depend on us continuing to listen and acting on what our residents and businesses tell us.'
Kay Burkett, head of customer services, added: 'Working with the local parish council and Torridge councillor for Winkleigh, David Lausen, the district council is trying hard to determine and understand issues faced by local residents in the hard to reach rural areas.'
Remote Access Surgeries in Winkleigh will be held on every fourth Wednesday of the month at the mini-market and coffee morning. The next one will be held on October 22.
Torridge District Councillor David Lausen will be available whenever possible every Wednesday morning at the village hall.
The council is looking to hold more remote access surgeries throughout the district. For information call Ms Quill on 01237 428948.




