Squeeze of the day ‘Apple Juicing Day’ at Lindlar Hall in Shaftesbury on Sunday 4th October was declared a resounding success by around fifty people who joined a ‘core team’ of volunteers to convert raw…
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The Dorset High Sheriff’s County Line Walk Shaftesbury Town Council was delighted to welcome the High Sheriff of Dorset, Dr. Helena Conibear, to the town on Wednesday as part of her Dorset County Line Walk.…
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Construction works begin on Monday 14 September Hammond Building Contractors have started the construction of the new Mampitts Community Hub at Mampitts Green in Shaftesbury. The new community hub will provide a welcoming space for…
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Wincombe Recreation Ground community consultation Shaftesbury Town Council is asking residents and visitors to share their views about the future redevelopment of the play equipment and associated spaces at Wincombe Recreation Ground. The consultation survey…
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A nut in the hand is worth two in the bush During the early hours of August 19th I awoke to the sound of light rain and just couldn’t get back to sleep. It seemed…
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New electric vehicle now in service for Shaftesbury Town Council caretakers Shaftesbury Town Council’s new electric van is now on the road. The vehicle supports the council’s caretakers as they keep the town clean, safe…
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Shaftesbury Town Council welcomed Matthew Harrison last week, who joined the Town Council as the new Town Clerk. As Town Clerk, Matthew will play a key role in supporting the Council, overseeing operations and helping…
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Ten questions for you I found the following ten questions on a lectern in St James Churchyard. Somebody made the time and effort to share them. Whoever you are, thanks. I don’t have any religious…
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Cllr Virginia Edwyn-Jones has successfully completed her Mayor’s Charity Wing Walk challenge, helping to raise a total of £5,100 for Shaftesbury Youth Club through a combination of fundraising events held during her mayoral year 2025-26.…
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At its June Full Council meeting, Shaftesbury Town Council approved a number of community grants and a Service Level Agreement to support local organisations during 2026/27. Community grants help local groups and projects that contribute…
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New Mayor elected at Annual Council Meeting Councillor Andy Hollingshead has been elected as the new Mayor of Shaftesbury following the Annual Council Meeting held on Tuesday 19th May. Fellow councillors elected Cllr Hollingshead to…
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Shaftesbury Town Council appoints new Town Clerk Shaftesbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Harrison as the new Town Clerk. Matthew joins the council from Shepton Mallet, where he has served…
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Apple trees available for planting now News story by Joe Hashman – May 2026 If you were lucky enough to have planted one of the half-price apple trees which Shaftesbury Orchard Town was able to…
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Mampitts Community Hub takes major step forward with local charity grant Shaftesbury Town Council has announced a significant funding boost for the Mampitts Community Hub project, following a substantial grant from the William Williams charity.…
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Mampitts Community Hub car park planning approval confirmed A Section 73 planning application to amend the approved plans for the Mampitts Community Hub has now been approved by Dorset Council. The application relates specifically to…
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Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night to raise funds for Shaftesbury Youth Club Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night on Saturday 28th March, raising funds for Shaftesbury Youth Club.…
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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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