Election for shaftesbury east ward An election for one councillor for Shaftesbury Town Council – Shaftesbury East Ward will take place on Thursday 4th December 2025. For further information, please visit Dorset Council.
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The Mayor of Shaftesbury invites residents to wear family war medals for Remembrance Sunday Parade Shaftesbury’s Mayor, Cllr Virginia Edwyn-Jones, is inviting residents to take part in this year’s Remembrance Sunday by wearing their families’…
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Shaftesbury will showcase it’s green vision at dorset cop 2025 Shaftesbury is taking centre stage at this year’s Dorset COP 2025 — a day of climate action, creativity and community connection happening on Saturday 1st…
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Dorset Council’s Local and Transport Plans Dorset Council is entering the final stage of its public consultations on the Dorset Local Plan and the Dorset Local Transport Plan. These two long-term strategies will shape how…
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Shaftesbury’s free summer harvest you didn’t already know, Shaftesbury is now an Orchard Town. It’s fruit and nut harvesting time, and Shaftesbury Town Council, supported by Shaftesbury Tree Group and the Sustainable Shaftesbury Advisory Committee, want…
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Shaftesbury Town Council invites experienced café operators to express interest in running a new café within the planned Mampitts Community Hub in Shaftesbury. This is an early information-gathering exercise to explore potential café operations that…
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Shaftesbury’s free summer harvest If you didn’t already know, Shaftesbury is now an Orchard Town. It’s fruit and nut harvesting time, and Shaftesbury Town Council, supported by Shaftesbury Tree Group and the Sustainable Shaftesbury Advisory…
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Shaftesbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Phil Elsworth as Shaftesbury’s new Town Crier, following an open recruitment process in July. The appointment marks the continuation of a proud tradition…
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Become the Voice of Shaftesbury Could you be the voice that carries our town’s message forward? Applications are now open for the honorary role of Town Crier, a unique and historic position that brings tradition,…
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Local talent shines at regional photo awards The Shaftesbury community had reason to celebrate at the recent North Dorset Tourism Photography Awards, as local teenager Olly Phillips was announced as the Shaftesbury winner with his…
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Shaftesbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Smith as the new Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, following a comprehensive recruitment process. Sarah will take up her post on Monday 7th…
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Shaftesbury Town Council bids a fond farewell to its Town Clerk, Brie Logan, as she steps down after 7.5 years of dedicated service. In her first official statement, the newly appointed Mayor, Councillor Virginia Edwyn-Jones…
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The Annual Town Meeting brought together residents, councillors, and community partners to reflect on a transformative year for Shaftesbury. It was a moment to look back at the achievements of the past twelve months, celebrate…
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Join Us for a Community Celebration This year marks a significant milestone in our shared history: the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Victory in Europe, bringing an end to World War II on the continent.…
Read moreShaftesbury Town Council is seeking to appoint a Project Management contractor to lead the delivery of the Mampitts Community Hub, an ambitious and community-driven development set to open in Spring/Summer 2026. This is a fixed-term…
Read moreShaftesbury Town Council has formally launched the recruitment process for a new Town Clerk, following the resolution made at the Full Council meeting in March 2025 to appoint a specialist recruitment company to oversee the…
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