We wanted to share an update about the progress that has been made at Bury Litton gardens at the top of St John’s Hill. The historical site has been extensively cleared and dead-wood hedging has been created,…
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Work at St James’ Park is almost complete, but despite the recent wet weather being great for the newly laid grass seed, it has meant delays for the laying of the final section of the…
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Shaftesbury Town Council was recently presented with the Double Star Award for Councillor Development by the Dorset Association of Parish and Town Councils (DAPTC). This award acknowledges the ongoing commitment of the Town Council in…
Read moreShaftesbury Town Council has been informed by the directors of the Blackmore Vale Tourist Development Company that the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) will cease trading forthwith. Shaftesbury Town Council understands this is a decision taken…
Read moreWith just over six weeks to go, plans for the King’s Coronation Celebration Weekend (Saturday 6 – Monday 8 May) are taking shape and we are excited to be delivering a fun-filled weekend of activities…
Read moreWe’re seeking part-time pool attendants to take care of our lido users this coming summer season. If you’re looking for flexible work that fits around other commitments and allows you to work outside at Dorset’s…
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As part of a schedule of works to improve the user experience of Shaftesbury Lido, the pool water is currently undergoing cleaning via a special process called electrochlorination. This a new system that replaces the…
Read moreShaftesbury Town Council is delighted to announce that applications for 2023/2024 Community Grant Fund is now open. Shaftesbury Town Council’s 2023/24 Community Grants can be applied for to support local organisations and projects…
Read more19th January 2023 It was a pleasure to meet with Aileen Shackell Landscape Design and idverde UK yesterday for the site inspection of St James play park. Great to see the plans coming to life.…
Read moreDorset Council are consulting on the second phase of their Library Strategy. Have your say and submit a response by 22nd December 2022! #LetsTalkLibraries consultation – Dorset Council
Read moreAs part of the free parking days sponsored by Dorset Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Shaftesbury Town Council we are pleased to announce that the following two days in December are free parking in…
Read moreShaftesbury Energy Park – Leaflet Aug22
Read moreTHE PRINCIPAL PROCLAMATION Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second of Blessed and Glorious Memory, by whose Decease the Crown of the…
Read moreThe Book of Condolence will be available to sign in the Town Hall during the following hours; Monday 8am to 5pm Tuesday 8am to 7pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 8am to 5pm Friday 8am…
Read moreDeputy Mayor, Cllr Edwyn-Jones will be reading the local Proclamation on Sunday 11th September at 3pm from the Town Hall balcony. All residents are invited to listen to the Proclamation. The Book of Condolence is…
Read moreIt is with great sadness that I stand here today on behalf of Shaftesbury Town Council, to confirm that our beloved Monarch of 70 years Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday 8th September 2022.…
Read moreWe are re-launching the new and improved Shaftesbury Loop Cycling and Walking Route. It is a 4 mile trip around town with lots of interesting stop offs. Visit the Town Hall or Tourist Information Centre…
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