Torridge District Councillors agree to move forward with project to develop Holsworthy Agri-Business Park
A project to develop the Holsworthy agri-business centre with £7.3 million of government funding has taken another step forward with councillors approving to progress with the project to develop land adjacent to the livestock market.
The centre will adjoin the thriving livestock market on New Market Road and is set to focus on agricultural innovation, retail and professional spaces. The livestock market at Holsworthy is already one of the largest in the south west and the £7.3m of funding will be used to develop the infrastructure for extra retail and professional space around the site.
Earlier this year the project alongside eleven other programmes across Torridge received a share of the £20.7 million funding from the government’s Community Regeneration Partnership Scheme. These capital projects will support the council’s strategic ambitions and deliver lasting benefits to Torridge.
Read more on Torridge District Council’s Website
Market Cancellation – 10th December 2025
The market scheduled for Wednesday 10th December 2025, has been cancelled due to adverse weather and trader cancellations due to ill-health.
Thank you for understanding.
If you would like to book a Christmas Market stall for 17th December 202, contact Holsworthy Town Council:
Email townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk or phone 01409 253 312.
Holsworthy Christmas Market – Tomorrow
Due to popular demand, Holsworthy Town Council will be holding two additional Christmas market’s this month.
Come along and enjoy a festive atmosphere, browse a fantastic selection of local stalls, pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts and support our wonderful local traders. There will be lots of seasonal treats, crafts and a warm community welcome for everyone.
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Time: 09:00-15:00
Location: The Square, Holsworthy
We look forward to seeing you there!
Two Additional Christmas Markets
Holsworthy Town Council is pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, we will be holding two additional Christmas Markets on:
Wednesday 10th December & Wednesday 17th December
9:00am – 3:00pm in the Square, Holsworthy
Come along and enjoy a festive atmosphere, browse a fantastic selection of local stalls, pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts and support our wonderful local traders. There will be lots of seasonal treats, crafts and a warm community welcome for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Holsworthy Town Council’s Christmas Opening Hours 2025/26
Holsworthy Town Council offices will be closed from Friday 19th December at 1pm and will reopen on Monday 5th January, 10am-1pm.
Christmas Collection Dates in Torridge
Torridge want to thank everyone in Torridge for supporting the service over the last twelve months!
Visit https://www.torridge.gov.uk/article/22375/Christmas-Collections-in-Torridge for more Christmas recycling information!
Please double-check your collection dates above
Town Carol Service – Today
Don’t forget, today at 6pm the Town Carol Service will be taking place at St Peter & St Paul’s Church!
Join us for an evening filled with traditional carols, festive cheer, and a wonderful sense of community as we come together to celebrate the season.
Date: 7th December
Time: 6pm
Location: St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Holsworthy
Everyone is invited, we’d love to see you there!
Two Additional Christmas Markets
Holsworthy Town Council is pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, we will be holding two additional Christmas Markets on:
Wednesday 10th December & Wednesday 17th December
9:00am – 3:00pm in the Square, Holsworthy
Come along and enjoy a festive atmosphere, browse a fantastic selection of local stalls, pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts and support our wonderful local traders. There will be lots of seasonal treats, crafts and a warm community welcome for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cars for Care
Do you have a car and some spare time? Join Cars for Care as a volunteer driver and help people get to medical appointments.
Fuel costs reimbursed at 45p–50p per mile
(e.g. Holsworthy to RDE = approx. £50)
Choose to accept bookings when it suits you
Ideal for both short local trips and longer journeys
Must have an email address and access to a computer or tablet
Make a real difference in your community.
Contact Holsworthy Rural Community Transport for more information:
Website: https://www.pickme-up.co.uk
Email: info@holsworthyruraltransport.co.uk
Contact Number: 01409 259 001
Address: The Carroll Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
Town Carol Service – Sunday 7th December
St Peter & St Paul’s Church kindly invites you to the Annual Town’s Carol Service taking place on Sunday 7th December 2025.
Date: 7th December
Time: 6pm
Location: St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Holsworthy
Everyone is welcome to attend.