Vaughan Thompson MRTPI testimonial

Holt Parish Council would like to thank planning consultant Vaughan Thompson MRTPI for his outstanding support during our work on Reserved Matters application PL/2024/04625.
Vaughan helped guide us through creating Holt’s first-ever Character Statement, helping us better understand and articulate the features that make our village special. Vaughan gave us the language and planning context to explain why they matter in good design.
His expert advice gave our planning objections strength, clarity, and confidence. If your community is facing a planning challenge, we’d highly recommend Vaughan for his professionalism, insight, and collaborative approach.

Road closure – 27th October 2025

Temporary Closure of: B3107 (part), Holt from its junction with East Lane to its junction with Gipsy Lane. This Order will come into operation on 27 October 2025 and the closure will be required until
07 November 2025.
To enable: Wales & West Utilities Ltd to carry out renewal of gas main and associated
works.
Alternative route: via B3107 (unaffected length) – A350 – A365 – B3109 – B3105 – B3107
(unaffected length) and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

Road closure – 20th October 2025

Temporary Closure of: B3105 (Part), Hilperton (Ref: TTRO 10713) from its roundabout junction with A361 for a distance of approximately 800m in a north westerly direction.

This Order will come into operation on 20 October 2025 and the closure will be required
between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00 until 26 October 2025.

The alternative route is through Holt – via B3105 (unaffected length) – B3107 – A350 – A361 and vice versa.
To enable: Brandwells to carry out S278 – completion of road widening, to provide access
roads into Barratt and Persimmon development. Plane off existing and relay new tarmac.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

Road Closure – 22nd September 2025

Temporary Closure of: Ham Green, Gaston and The Star, Holt (Ref: TTRO 10769) will now recommence on 22 September 2025 and the closure will be required between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 until 03 October 2025.
A) Ham Green, Holt; from its junction with Bradford Road to its junction with Gaston.
B) Gaston, Holt; from its junction with Ham Green to its junction with The Star.
C) The Star, Holt; from its junction with Gaston to its junction with Station Road.
To enable: Wiltshire Council to carry out drainage and associated works.
Alternative route: via Station Road – B3107 and vice versa.
The closures and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.
Access will be maintained for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

 

Road Closure – 15th September 2025

Temporary Closure of:
B3107 (Part), Melksham; from its roundabout junction with A350 for a distance of
approximately 30m in a south westerly direction.

This Order will come into operation on 15 September 2025 and the closure will be required between the hours of 19:30 and 05:00 for 1 night.To enable: Wessex Water to carry out CCTV survey of foul water network and associated
works.
Alternative route: via B3107 (unaffected length) – B3105 – B3109 – A365 – A350 and vice
versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.

 

Road closure – 8th September 2025

Urgent Closure of: C224 (Part), Bradford Leigh, Holt
The following length of road, from its property known as Merkins Farm for approximately 70 meters South West, shall be closed to all traffic in the interests of public safety to enable Wessex Water to carry out repairs to mains and associated works.

These works will commence on 8th September 2025 and are anticipated to be required for 3 days between the hours of 08:00 and 22:00. This Notice will have a maximum duration of 5 days.

Alternative route: via Bradford Leigh (unaffected legth) – B3109 – B3105 – B3107 – Leigh Road and vice versa.

The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs. Access will be maintained for
residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of the works.

 

Road closure – 10th June 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary Closure of: B3107 (Part), Bradford on Avon, South Wraxall and Holt (Ref:
TTRO 10380)
Notice is hereby given that the Wiltshire Council has made an Order to close temporarily to
all traffic:
B3107 (Part), Bradford on Avon, South Wraxall and Holt; from its junction with Cemetery
Lane to its junction with B3105.
To enable: Wiltshire Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing and associated works.
Alternative route: via B3105 – B3109 – B3107 and vice versa.
The closure and diversion route will be clearly indicated by traffic signs.
This Order will come into operation on 10 June 2025 and the closure will be required
between the hours of 19:00 and 06:00 for 1 night. It is anticipated that the works will take the
stated duration to complete depending upon weather conditions. Access will be maintained
for residents and businesses where possible, although delays are likely due to the nature of
the works.

New play surfacing

Holt Parish Council have been monitoring the safety surfacing in the play area, especially round the multi unit with slide and bridges. The safety surfacing is now around 25 years old and is coming to the end of its natural life.
It has been decided on safety issues to replace the surface with a rubber crumb surface similar to that around the roundabouts. The work will be done in the next 4-6 weeks and will take 3 days. In the interests of safety the play area will be closed completely on those days. We will update you when we have a firm date for the works.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause but we are sure that you will understand the reason for this and your children will be safer and able to enjoy the new surface.

New Gate

Holt Parish Council have installed a new five bar gate at the Bowls Club entrance for the Recreation Field.

We have been concerned that this opening allowed for unauthorised vehicular access to the playing field but now this locked gate prevent this happening.  Pedestrian access can still be obtained through the metal side gate.

Could you be Holt’s next Parish Clerk?

Holt Parish Council is looking for a new Parish Clerk—could this be the role for you?

We’re looking for someone local, organised, and self-motivated to help support the work of the Parish Council. The role is a paid, part-time position, averaging 8 hours a week, with the flexibility to spread these hours across the week in a way that suits you, working from home.

Our current Clerk is a full-time mum who has learnt on the job and is only leaving due to a house move out of the area. She says IT skills and a positive approach are key to the role.

If you’d like to find out more, please email the Chair, Councillor Steve Siddall, for a full job description and details on how to apply. Steve.siddall@holtparishcouncil.gov.uk