New gates

Have you walked up towards Holt Manor recently? If so, you may have seen the amazing new kissing gates. They were installed in a joint project between Holt Parish Council and the owners of Holt Manor, with whom we were very fortunate to work with to bring this project to fruition.Holt P.C were successful in […]

Exceptional public meeting

PROPOSAL TO BUILD 90 HOUSES ON THE FIELD NEXT TO GREAT PARKS Gladman Ltd have submitted a planning application to develop 90 houses on the field adjacent to Great Parks. Holt Parish Council will meet to determine its response to the application at 7.30pm on Wednesday June 8th in the Village Hall. Villagers are invited […]

PARISH CLERK Vacancy wef 1/9/22 – post now filled

An immediate vacancy for the position of Holt Parish Council Clerk.We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and highly organised individual with good IT skills and a flexible approach to work who will be able to bring experience to the position. It is part-time, averaging 8 hours per week. Integrity and impartiality are essential to […]

Chair’s report to the annual parish meeting

Holt Parish Council – Chair’s Report to the Annual Parish Meeting – 19 May 2022 Since the last annual Chair’s report, we have seen the continued impact of the pandemic and more recently a gradual recovery across society, which has been most welcome in the village as it has elsewhere. This has allowed the dynamism […]

Footpath 31

Just to let you know that we are aware of high barbed wire fence blocking this footpath. The matter has been referred to the Rights of Way and Footpaths Officers at Wiltshire Council who are in contact with the landowners and will ensure that this illegal diversion is rectified. We will keep you updated. If […]

2022/23 Precept

Taking into account the financial hardship felt by many Holt families during the pandemic, the Parish Council has voted to request zero increase in the precept (the share of council tax paid to a parish) for next year. In the face of mounting living costs we hope this goes some small way to helping. We […]

A polite reminder

We recently issued a statement about parking problems in the Elms. Upon further investigation Wiltshire Council have confirmed that the road is in fact, part of the public highway. However, it would be considerate to avoid parking in the Elms to allow space for residents and carers. Thank you.

Parking restrictions

With effect from Monday 19th July parking restrictions came into force in the lay-byes on both sides of the road outside the Holt Superstore. Parking is now limited to 30 minutes with no return within 2 hours Monday-Saturday 8am – 6pm. This was done to help ensure parking availability for shop customers.

Scarecrow success

Huge congratulations to the community of Holt for coming together to support this amazing cause, and a special thank you to The Scarecrow Ladies for organising this fabulous event and raising over £3000 for Holt Pre-school. https://www.facebook.com/1588044637880649/posts/4662424350442647/?sfnsn=scwspmo

New Speed limits

You may have noticed between Holt and Melksham, there are now 2 new 50 limit zones. Here’s hoping it helps make this busy stretch of road safer for us all.