Shaftesbury Town Council (STC) has a vision to exploit new opportunities to give Shaftesbury its own strong local identity on a scale and quality that meets the needs and aspirations of the town, while ensuring it has the resources to do it.
The aim of the Strategic Plan is to define a clear vision of the direction the Council will take and identify its priority projects for moving the town forward. As part of this the Council recognises the need to identify what resources it would need to deliver the Town Councils agreed objectives. These objectives developed through the consultation have all been brought together in an Action Plan that will give the Town Council a clear framework to develop its short, medium and long term work priorities.
Building on the diverse talents and commitment of its current Councillors and staff and in particular providing support and respect for its Town Clerk will be pivotal.
Shaftesbury Town Council will bring for the town and the prospect of greater control of its own development decisions through the Neighbourhood Plan, Shaftesbury Town Council recognises that it needs to review its own strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This will facilitate it in moving forward at a controlled and sustainable rate.
The potential for growth for Shaftesbury brought by new development is both a threat and an enormous opportunity. Appropriate new development, improvements to infrastructure such as traffic flow, car parking, retail and leisure offer together with the delivery of high quality services and facilities could be pivotal in raising Shaftesbury’s profile both as a tourist destination, but also as a place to live, work and study.
As part of the review Shaftesbury Town Council further developed its Mission Statement to give clarity of what Shaftesbury Town Council’s core purpose and focus is moving forward.
“Shaftesbury Town Council will work conscientiously with the community to define and provide best value, high quality services and facilities, ensuring that Shaftesbury is a 21st Century Town that respects its heritage and upholds its values making it a great place to live, work, play and visit”
The Strategic Plan includes the following projects;
Projects Starting 2020/2021 (902 Capital Expenditure)
Swimming Pool Improvements to Plant Room
Town Hall Roof/Maintenance/Refurbishment
Grounds Team Vehicle/Equipment Replacement
IT Improvements
Bus Shelter Improvements
Projects Starting 2021/2022
Skate Park Improvements/New Facility
Develop a Shaftesbury Youth Council
Yoga in the Park
Redevelop Wincombe Recreation Ground Play Facilities
Projects Starting 2022/2023
Explore Viability of Community Land Trust
Barton Hill Car Park Improvements
Public Realm Improvements (Street Furniture/Bins)
Outdoor Sports Provision Project – Netball/Tennis Court
Develop Shaftesbury Men’s Shed
Business Improvement District (BID) Feasibility
Additional Projects
Feasibility of Open Spaces Transfer to STC from Management Company Covering the Eastern Development.
Develop Apprenticeships/Work Experience Programme Y10
Discounted Oasis Swimming Tickets for 16 – 18 Yrs
Feasibility of Installing Digital Information Points
Working with the Silver Band Club to Redevelop the Facility
Additional Ongoing Projects (Separate To The Strategic Plan)
Speed Indicator Devices (SID’s) Investigate additional locations for the speed calming measures around the town
CCTV Improvements
STC Website Development – More user friendly for our community
Playground Strategy Plan for all Play Areas
Process And Policy Control – Standard Process for Reviewing Policies
Accessibility – Improving the Town (Areas like Love Lane/Park Walk)
Supporting Litter Free Dorset
Improve Jubilee Steps
Memorial Stone Maintenance