Shaftesbury Community Litter Pick – Volunteers Invited to Help Residents are warmly invited to take part in a Shaftesbury community litter pick on Saturday 21st March, organised by local volunteers Hilltop Litter Pickers together with…
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Shaftesbury Town Council has formally launched the recruitment process for a new Town Clerk/Chief Officer. Town Clerk / Chief Officer vacancy Do you want to live and work in a beautiful part of the country…
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Residents plant new orchard at Chubb’s House News story by Joe Hashman – February 2026 February 25th was the gorgeous, sunny breath of fresh air which forecasters predicted. We took the chance to wash all…
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Your Mayor at Work The Mayor’s role involves representing the town at events, supporting community initiatives, strengthening partnerships with other councils and organisations, and staying informed about issues that affect local services and projects. Here…
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Council approves reduced children’s price at Shaftesbury Lido Families visiting Shaftesbury Lido will soon find it easier on the pocket, after councillors unanimously approved to reduce the price for children under 11 to encourage more…
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Shaftesbury Town Council agrees precept for 2026/2027 Each year, Shaftesbury Town Council reviews its budget and decides how much funding it needs through its various income streams, the main one being the town precept. This…
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Wassailing fun in Shaftesbury News story by Joe Hashman – January 2026 Free warm mulled cider*, live music and a hot open fire is on offer to everyone this Sunday 11th January down at the…
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Shaftesbury Town Council has formally written a joint letter to the Chief Constable of Dorset Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, along with Gillingham Town Council and Stalbridge Town Council, to request an increase…
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Shaftesbury Town Council has been reviewing its neighbourhood plan and has now submitted a revised version for examination. This comes four and a half years after the original Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan was adopted. The plan…
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Gin, jam and foraging News story by Joe Hashman – December 2025 “Pass me that jar,” my wife said. “Time to turn it.” I handed her the Kilner full of clear spirit and embalmed Victoria…
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Results of the Shaftesbury Town Council – Shaftesbury East Ward – election View the result of the Shaftesbury Town Council – Shaftesbury East Ward – election on 4 December 2025. Number of votes received per candidate…
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Public Budget Meeting – Join the Conversation Residents are invited to attend our annual Public Budget Meeting on Tuesday 16th December, from 6pm to 7pm at Shaftesbury Town Hall. This session is an opportunity to…
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NATIONAL TREE WEEK 22 – 30 NOVEMBER 2025 Initiated by the Tree Council, National Tree Week gives us a chance to focus on the wonderful array of trees around us and to ensure we have…
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Mapping Shaftesbury’s Orchard Town: Help Us Record Local Fruit & Nut Trees The Shaftesbury Tree Group is mapping all existing fruit and nut trees across the area. If you grow apples, pears, plums, figs, or…
Read moreElection 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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Shaftesbury climate action in the spotlight Shaftesbury volunteers scored a big hit with their presentation on how the town is meeting the climate and nature emergency at the third Dorset COP, held at The Exchange…
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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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