Furzehill, Dorset

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Furzehill
Location within Dorset
Population763 (2021 Census)
Civil parish
  • Holt
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode district BH21
Police Dorset
Fire Dorset and Wiltshire
Ambulance South Western
UK Parliament
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50°49′08″N1°58′44″W / 50.818889°N 1.978889°W / 50.818889; -1.978889

Furzehill is a village in the civil parish of Holt, in Dorset, England. In 2021 it had a population of 763.

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History

In 2023, Dorset Council announced their plans to sell the old District Council office site in Furzehill. [1]

Politics

For UK general elections, Furzehill is part of the Mid Dorset and North Poole constituency.

Locally, Furzehill is divided by two wards: Colehill and Wimborne Minster East and Stour and Allen Vale for elections to Dorset Council.

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References

  1. "Dorset Council prepares to sell old District Council office site and buildings in Wimborne". Dorset Council. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.