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08 Nov Wild about Shaftesbury – Ecology Project

Posted at 10:23h in News

Wild about Shaftesbury – ecology project On Tuesday 29th the budget including projects was presented to councillors at the annual public budget meeting. The meeting started with a representative of the Shaftesbury Abbey school receiving £1000 for the Peace Garden project. The project will provide a...

05 Nov Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor – Shaftesbury East

Posted at 15:59h in Hot Topics, News

01 Nov DRAFT – 5 Year Strategic Plan

Posted at 12:35h in Hot Topics, News, Uncategorised

Full 5 Year Strategic Draft Plan Summary ...

22 Oct Public Budget Workshop – Tuesday 29th October 2019 at 7.30pm

Posted at 13:00h in News

SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL Town Hall, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8LY FROM: The Town Clerk, Mrs Claire Commons DATE: 22 October 2019 SUBJECT: PRESS STATEMENT Town Council announces winners of its Wild About Shaftesbury competition and consults on its budget and strategic plan. Shaftesbury Town Council will be announcing the successful projects to...

18 Sep Planning application for the A30 Allotments

Posted at 13:07h in News

[caption id="attachment_17870" align="alignright" width="466"] Location Plan[/caption] Planning application 2/2019/1107/FUL - Provision of a car park for allotment users with associated access and landscaping. Please note that the plans for the A30 Allotments south of Salisbury Road have been submitted by Shaftesbury Town Council. This application will not appear...

10 Sep Tonight’s ROSE Committee Meeting postponed

Posted at 15:09h in Hot Topics, News

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's ROSE Committee meeting has been postponed. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will provide an update for the Committee shortly....

01 Aug Shaftesbury Town Council declares a Climate Emergency and supports the town becoming a Plastic Free community

Posted at 13:49h in News

It is widely accepted that Co2 levels are unsustainable and causing widespread damage locally and globally. In addition the UK is estimated to generate around 5 million tonnes of plastic waste every year of which around 70% is single use plastic. The Town Council recognises...

25 Jul An Open Letter to the Residents of Shaftesbury – Little Down Development

Posted at 13:43h in News

Thursday 25th July 2019 Little Down Development An open letter to the residents of Shaftesbury. The Town Council has received concerns and allegations regarding its handling of the planning application submitted by Redrow for development at Little Down. The Council takes all concerns seriously and has carried out an...

12 Jul Shaftesbury Town Council joins the #2minuteLitterPick Campaign

Posted at 10:38h in News

In its continuing drive to keep Shaftesbury as litter-free as possible and to promote a shared responsibility to minimise litter in the town, Shaftesbury Town Council is leading the #2minuteLitterPick Campaign in Shaftesbury. The Campaign is part of the Litter Free Dorset strategy inspired by the...

21 Jun Mr Steve Clinch 1954 – 2019

Posted at 11:25h in News

It is with great sadness that the Town Council learns of the death this week of Mr Steve Clinch at his home aged 65. Elected as a town councillor on 5th May 2011, Steve worked passionately for his home town. In December 2014 he took up...