Freeman of Holsworthy 2025/26 – Calling for nominations!
Holsworthy Town Council is inviting nominations for the prestigious title of Freeman of Holsworthy for the year 2025-2026. This civic honour is awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the town and its community, whether through personal good deeds or as part of a larger organisation.
Eligibility Criteria:
The honour is open to anyone who:
• Has made a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals or groups in Holsworthy.
• Has contributed to the community of Holsworthy over many years.
• Is a resident of Holsworthy or the surrounding parishes.
The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2025. The recipient will receive:
• The Honorary Freeman’s Silver Cup (engraved with their name) to hold for one year.
• A framed certificate recognising their achievement.
• An invitation for themselves and their spouse/partner to attend the Court Leet and the St Peter’s Fair Lunch.
How to Nominate!
To nominate someone for this honour or for more information, please contact Holsworthy Town Council:
📧 Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
📞 Telephone: 01409 253312
📮 Post: Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
The deadline for nominations is noon on Friday, 28th March 2025.
Holsworthy’s Outdoor Market
Come along to Holsworthy and have a browse!
Open from 9 AM to 3 PM, every Wednesday.
Every Wednesday, from 9 AM to 3 PM (weather permitting), The Square in Holsworthy becomes home to Holsworthy’s Outdoor Market. Local traders gather to offer a wide range of goods, including clothing, shoes, handmade crafts, antiques, jewellery, freshly baked cakes, savoury treats, and much more.
Shoppers can also find a selection of locally sourced products such as honey, chutney, jams, and pies. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or just want to enjoy the lively atmosphere, the market is the perfect place to support small businesses and discover something special.
The market isn’t just about shopping—it’s an opportunity to engage with the local community and experience the charm of Holsworthy’s town centre. Surrounding businesses in The Square, Victoria Square, Bodmin Street, and Fore Street provide a full shopping experience.
Interested in Joining?
If you’re a local trader and would like to become part of the market, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Holsworthy Town Council for more information on available spaces.
Contact Information:
📍 Holsworthy Town Council
📞 Phone: 01409 153 312
📧 Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Please Note: The market is weather-dependent, so be sure to check our social media for updates in case of poor weather.
We look forward to seeing you at the market and supporting our wonderful local businesses!
Torridge Recycling Tips
What goes where?
Green Box 🟩
✅ Plastic bottles
✅ Food trays, margarine tubs, yoghurt pots
✅ Food tins and drink cans
✅ Aluminium foil
✅ Aerosol cans (no tops)
✅ Household batteries (please place in a small clear plastic bag)
✅ Small electrical items
Black Box ⬛️
✅ Bottles
✅ Jars
Green Bag 🟩
✅ Newspapers/Magazines
✅ Catalogues
✅ General paper (including shredded paper)
✅ Envelopes (apart from brown)
✅ Clothing (1-3 items)
Brown Bag 🟫
✅ Flattened cardboard (no tape or staples please)
✅ Egg boxes
✅ Greeting cards (no glitter)
✅ Corrugated cardboard
✅ Brown paper and brown envelopes
Food Caddy 🟩
✅ Bread and pastries
✅ Dairy products
✅ Meat and bones
✅ Tea leaves and bags
✅ Coffee grounds
✅ Fish
✅ Fruit
✅ Vegetables
✅ Cut flowers
For more recycling information please visit: www.torridge.gov.uk/recycling
Thank you for recycling!
Councillor Vacancy – Join Holsworthy Town Council!
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, 21st February 2025
Applications will be considered at the Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, 5th March 2025.
Contact Us to Apply or Learn More:
01409 253312
townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJHolsworthy Market – Wednesday 12th March 2025
📸 Market Gallery – 12th March 2025 📸
TDC’s Household Support Fund
Torridge District Councils’ (TDC) Household Support Fund 6 is now open for applications and will run between October 2024 and March 2025. The process is managed by TDC’s partners at Encompass and the application form can be accessed via the link below. Please also read the information regarding eligible applications before applying.
Eligible applications include:
- Energy and water. The Fund will primarily be used to support energy bills for any form of fuel that is used for the purpose of domestic heating, cooking, or lighting, including oil or portable gas cylinders. It can also be used to support water bills including for drinking, washing, cooking, as well as for sanitary purposes and sewerage.
- Food. The Fund can be used to provide support with food, whether in kind or through vouchers.
- Essentials linked to energy and water. The Fund can be used to provide support with essentials linked to energy and water (for example period products, warm clothing, soap, blankets, the purchase of equipment such as fridges, freezers, ovens, slow cookers), in recognition that a range of costs may arise which directly affect a household’s ability to afford or access energy, food and water. Funding will also be available for such things as insulating a hot water tank, fitting draft excluders to a front door, or replacing lightbulbs.
- Wider essentials. The Fund can be used to support wider essential which may include but are not limited to, support with other bills including broadband or phone bills, clothing, and essential transport-related costs such as repairing a car, buying a bicycle, or paying for fuel. This list is not exhaustive.
- Housing costs. In exceptional cases of genuine emergency, where existing housing support schemes do not meet this exceptional need. The Fund cannot be used to provide mortgage support, though homeowners could still qualify for the other elements of The Fund (such as energy, food, water, essentials linked to energy and water and wider essentials). Where a homeowner is having difficulty with their mortgage payments, they should contact their lender as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances as lenders will have a set procedure to assist
For more information visit Torridge District Council’s Website: here!
Freeman of Holsworthy 2025/26 – Calling for nominations!
Holsworthy Town Council is inviting nominations for the prestigious title of Freeman of Holsworthy for the year 2025-2026. This civic honour is awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the town and its community, whether through personal good deeds or as part of a larger organisation.
Eligibility Criteria:
The honour is open to anyone who:
• Has made a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals or groups in Holsworthy.
• Has contributed to the community of Holsworthy over many years.
• Is a resident of Holsworthy or the surrounding parishes.
The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Council in May 2025. The recipient will receive:
• The Honorary Freeman’s Silver Cup (engraved with their name) to hold for one year.
• A framed certificate recognising their achievement.
• An invitation for themselves and their spouse/partner to attend the Court Leet and the St Peter’s Fair Lunch.
How to Nominate!
To nominate someone for this honour or for more information, please contact Holsworthy Town Council:
📧 Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
📞 Telephone: 01409 253312
📮 Post: Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
The deadline for nominations is noon on Friday, 28th March 2025.
Councillor Vacancy – Join Holsworthy Town Council!
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, 21st February 2025 Applications will be considered at the Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, 5th March 2025. Contact Us to Apply or Learn More: 01409 253312 townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
Spotted a Pothole? Here’s How to Report It!
If you’ve noticed a pothole on the roads around Devon, you can report it quickly and easily to Devon County Council through their online reporting tool. Just follow this link: Report a Pothole.
Steps to report:
1. Visit the website and click “Start Report.”
2. Pinpoint the location of the pothole on the map.
3. Provide a description and upload a photo if possible.
Your report helps ensure our roads stay safe and well-maintained. Thank you for helping keep Devon moving!
TDC’s Household Support Fund
Torridge District Councils’ (TDC) Household Support Fund 6 is now open for applications and will run between October 2024 and March 2025. The process is managed by TDC’s partners at Encompass and the application form can be accessed via the link below. Please also read the information regarding eligible applications before applying.
Eligible applications include:
- Energy and water. The Fund will primarily be used to support energy bills for any form of fuel that is used for the purpose of domestic heating, cooking, or lighting, including oil or portable gas cylinders. It can also be used to support water bills including for drinking, washing, cooking, as well as for sanitary purposes and sewerage.
- Food. The Fund can be used to provide support with food, whether in kind or through vouchers.
- Essentials linked to energy and water. The Fund can be used to provide support with essentials linked to energy and water (for example period products, warm clothing, soap, blankets, the purchase of equipment such as fridges, freezers, ovens, slow cookers), in recognition that a range of costs may arise which directly affect a household’s ability to afford or access energy, food and water. Funding will also be available for such things as insulating a hot water tank, fitting draft excluders to a front door, or replacing lightbulbs.
- Wider essentials. The Fund can be used to support wider essential which may include but are not limited to, support with other bills including broadband or phone bills, clothing, and essential transport-related costs such as repairing a car, buying a bicycle, or paying for fuel. This list is not exhaustive.
- Housing costs. In exceptional cases of genuine emergency, where existing housing support schemes do not meet this exceptional need. The Fund cannot be used to provide mortgage support, though homeowners could still qualify for the other elements of The Fund (such as energy, food, water, essentials linked to energy and water and wider essentials). Where a homeowner is having difficulty with their mortgage payments, they should contact their lender as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances as lenders will have a set procedure to assist
For more information visit Torridge District Council’s Website: here!