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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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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