A huge thanks to all of the volunteers who helped with the planting in the Queen Mother’s Garden on Wednesday. Members of Shaftesbury in Bloom, Litter Free Dorset, the Blackmore Vale Partnership, Shaftesbury Abbey, Dorset…
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Following on from the bespoke Aqua Fit sessions that were run as part of Shaftesbury Wellness this summer, we are happy to share the below case study from Active Dorset, which is based on feedback…
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We are happy to confirm that all the due diligence is now complete and as such the cold-water swimming trial will launch on Saturday 25th November for six weeks (final session will be Saturday 16th December). The…
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2023 promises to be another fun-filled festive season in Shaftesbury with something to suit all tastes and ages. The final Shaftesbury Market of the year will take place on Sunday 26th November, 10am – 3pm and is…
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Dorset Council are seeking people to help out at the elections in May 2024. They are offering several paid roles to either work at the polling stations or help with the count. For more information…
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As part of our Play Master Plan, we will be seeking the views of residents on improvements to Wincombe play facility on Saturday 11th November, 11am – 2pm at Wincombe Recreation Ground, SP7 8PN. You will…
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As part of the wider programme of works to the Town Hall, scaffolding will be erected to the outside of the building on Monday 23rd October in preparation for the work to start the following week. …
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For the attention of residents of St James Street, Layton Lane, Hawkesdeane Lane Roadworks update for Ratcliffe Gardens View the Public Notice The rescheduled works to resurface Ratcliffe Gardens will take place on Wednesday 1st November and…
Read moreWe are hugely proud and delighted to share that our Town Clerk, Brie Logan has been announced as a finalist in the National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) Star Awards for Clerk of the Year!…
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We are seeking the views of residents on our proposed plans for the path in St James’ Park. Please come along to our public consultation event on: Thursday 19th October …
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We are holding our annual budget meeting on Tuesday 24th October at 7pm in the Guild Hall. We would like to invite residents to join us to find out what our proposed plans are for…
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Shaftesbury Town Council is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts initiative. Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to receive the cash award with Shaftesbury Lido being one of them.…
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At the Full Council meeting held on Tuesday 19th September, the Town Council resolved to submit an application to Dorset Council regarding the land at the Mampitts Green site. Councillors were presented with the proposed site…
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If you’re thinking about how you can make your home more energy efficient or would like to find out how to live in a more sustainable way, then pop along to the Open Homes event…
Read morePlease see information below regarding current and upcoming roadworks and closures in and around Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham – Monday 5th – 16th February 2024 Public Notice
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Long Stay parking in Shaftesbury has been in short supply for many years. The attached Draft Order and Notice of Proposal references that Shaftesbury Town Council proposes to make the Order under the Road Traffic…
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Did you know that Shaftesbury Town Council currently have 12 councillors serving its residents, but that this number will rise to 15 next year due to an increase in the town’s population? Based on the…
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Based on the feedback we received from the community following the initial consultation on Mampitts Green in 2021, we have now developed draft plans that we are excited to share with our residents. We…
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