News - Holt Parish Council, Dorset

News & Information

Grant for The Reef Youth & Community Centre

Published: 14 May 25

Holt Parish Council is pleased to once again this year make a grant of £500.00 to support The Reef for local children. Read More...

Grant Funding for Community Groups in Dorset

Published: 14 May 25

Dorset council currently has several opportunities for community groups to access grant funding. Read More...

Holt Highway Issues Update

Published: 9 May 25

Good News - Dorset Council has agreed to implementing speed restrictions in 3 areas of the Parish. Map attached. Read More...

VE Day 8 May 2025

Published: 9 May 25

Thank you to everyone who joined us in lighting the Lamp of Peace on Holt Village Green on 8th May 2025 at 9:30pm to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day Read More...

Firewise - Advice for residents

Published: 16 Apr 25

Dorset Heaths Partnership advice for those living near heathlands or forests. Read More...

Amber Wildfire Alert for Heaths & Forests

Published: 31 Mar 25

An Amber wildfire warning has been issued for Dorset and Wiltshire for this week. Read More...

We are very lucky to include Holt Heath in our parish and are concerned that there have been a number of fires reported recently which have required the Fire Service to attend. We ask residents to remain vigilant particularly as we approach the drier summer months and not hesitate to dial 999. Read More...

Annual Report of the Parish Council 2025

Published: 17 Mar 25

As presented to the Annual Meeting for Holt and Furzehill on 13th March 2025 by our Vice Chair, Cllr Guy Reynolds. Full Minutes now available to view on the 'meetings' page. Read More...

Asian Hornet - have you seen this insect?

Published: 25 Feb 25

Any sightings should be reported, along with a photo, on the Asian Hornet Watch app (available to download on Android and iPhone from the app store) or emailed to ‘alertnonnative@ceh.ac.uk’ Read More...

Newsletter from Dorset Councillor Will Chakawhata

Published: 29 Jan 25

Newsletter for Holt Residents Read More...

National Trust Management of National Nature Reserve

Published: 21 Nov 24

Update from the National Trust Ranger Read More...

St Margarets & Stones Almshouses Charity

Published: 1 Nov 24

The Charity provides subsidised housing for people in housing need from Holt - please see criteria. Read More...

Proposals to revitalise Gaunts Sports & Social Club

Published: 5 Sep 24

Public Drop Inn 3 - 7pm Wednesday 11th September at St James' School. See attached leaflet for more information. Read More...

PlusBus Service

Published: 20 Jun 24

The Wimborne Service runs on a Friday picking up in Gaunts Common, Holt & Furzehill. Read More...

New Councillor Appointed

Published: 20 Jun 24

Members are pleased to have approved the co-option of Cllr Jane White from Lower Rowe as Parish Councillor to represent Holt. Read More...

Speed Indicator Device

Published: 17 Jun 24

Holt Parish Council owns two Speed Indicator Devices. Read More...

Holt Parish Hall receives funding support from SSEN

Published: 10 Jun 24

Holt Parish Hall is rejuvenated thanks to part-funding from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ Resilient Communities Fund Read More...

D-Day remembered in Holt

Published: 3 Jun 24

Holt Parish Council commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day by Lighting a Lamp of Peace to coincide with the lighting of Beacons throughout the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Read More...

East Dorset Rural Policing Team

Published: 29 May 24

Information on our Rural Policing Team Read More...

Flooding Support Resources for Dorset Communities

Published: 17 May 24

Contact details to report Flooding. Flood Action Guide & Recovery Guide for Dorset 2024 Read More...

Holtwood BT Box

Published: 14 May 24

Looking beautiful with spring flowers, thanks to Holtwood Community Farm volunteers for planting up & Stewarts Garden Centre for supplying the flowers! Read More...

Holt Neighbourcare

Published: 13 May 24

The Neighbourcare Scheme is an independent group of Holt residents who offer door to door transport. Read More...

Holt St James Church Consultation

Published: 18 Apr 24

Information about the sale of Holt St James Church and its churchyard for use as a single residential dwelling. Read More...

HOLT Together Information Network

Published: 19 Mar 24

Join our email network for news and information from the Parish Council. Read More...

Annual Report of the Parish Council 2024

Published: 19 Mar 24

Cllr Guy Reynolds presented the Annual Report of the Parish Council at the Holt Annual Parish Meeting on 14th March 2024 Read More...

Gods Blessing Green Fingerpost

Published: 19 Mar 24

Another beautifully refurbished traditional Fingerpost! Read More...

Holt Community Speedwatch Team

Published: 24 Jan 24

The Holt Community Speedwatch Team is always looking for additional volunteers, if you would like to find out more, please get in touch. Read More...

Refurbished Fingerposts

Published: 26 Oct 23

Two newly restored Fingerposts in the traditional style. Read More...

Rights of Way Holt

Published: 11 Sep 23

To look at all footpaths and bridleways in Holt visit https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/rights-of-way-map-where-to-walk-ride-or-cycle Read More...

News & Information

Grant for The Reef Youth & Community Centre

Grant Funding for Community Groups in Dorset

Holt Highway Issues Update

VE Day 8 May 2025

Firewise - Advice for residents

Amber Wildfire Alert for Heaths & Forests

Holt Heath Fire Risk

Annual Report of the Parish Council 2025

Asian Hornet - have you seen this insect?

Newsletter from Dorset Councillor Will Chakawhata

National Trust Management of National Nature Reserve

St Margarets & Stones Almshouses Charity

Proposals to revitalise Gaunts Sports & Social Club

PlusBus Service

New Councillor Appointed

Speed Indicator Device

Holt Parish Hall receives funding support from SSEN

D-Day remembered in Holt

East Dorset Rural Policing Team

Flooding Support Resources for Dorset Communities

Holtwood BT Box

Holt Neighbourcare

Holt St James Church Consultation

HOLT Together Information Network

Annual Report of the Parish Council 2024

Gods Blessing Green Fingerpost

Holt Community Speedwatch Team

Refurbished Fingerposts

Rights of Way Holt

Training Award

Rights of Way Volunteers

Planning Applications Neighbour Notifications

Training Award

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