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Latest Planning Applications

Click on the application numbers below to access the full details on Dorset Council’s planning website.   P/HOU/2021/02018 Proposal: Install Access Gate Location: Manor Close St James Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ. P/HOU/2021/02118 Proposal: Extend…

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Shaftesbury will kick off the new season on a 3G pitch

Guy Ritchie was guest of honour to formally open Shaftesbury’s new state of the art artificial 3G football pitch on Friday evening, Aug 6th. After the opening ceremony to celebrate, Guy pulled the first pint…

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A30 Allotments Are Growing a Community

  After several years managing land transfer and planning permission, Covid-19 did its best to scupper the creation of allotments adjacent to the A30. The Town Council is delighted to have formally opened the site…

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Latest Planning Applications

Click on the application numbers below to access the full details on Dorset Council’s planning website.   P/FUL/2021/01338  Proposal: Erect 24 No. dwellings, form vehicular access, car parking and landscaping Location: Land At Former ATS Euromaster,  New Road,  Shaftesbury, …

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Latest Planning Applications

P/PAOD/2021/02433 Location: 8 – 10 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AE Proposal: Change of use from offices (Class B1(a)) to 5 No. dwelling houses (Class C3) Comments by 06/08/2021   P/HOU/2021/01410 Location: Pensbury House Motcombe Road…

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Coppice Street Car Park Order

Parking Order for Coppice Street Car park 1 and 2 THE SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL (OFF-STREET PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2021 Shaftesbury Town Council, having consulted with the chief officer of Dorset Police in exercise of the…

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High Street Temporary Pedestrianisation ends in line with Government roadmap level 4 restrictions ending

The introduction of the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) in June 2020 was one of the key priorities for the safe re-opening of Shaftesbury High Street. Since June 2020 Shaftesbury Town Council working in partnership with…

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Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan Decision

The Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2031 has been formally ‘made’ by Dorset Council. This confirms its status as part of the development plan for the parish of Shaftesbury. Please find attached a copy of the decision…

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Vacancy

Office Administrator (maternity cover position, excellent terms, salary circa £18,000) Responsible for the smooth operation of the Shaftesbury Town Council reception, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills, highly organised and an accurate typist.…

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Press Release – Mampitts Square – we need you! – Developing community facilities in East Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Town Council (STC) wants to work closely with the Shaftesbury Community to develop Community facilities at Mampitts Square on the East side of town. It is important to understand the current and future needs…

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Press Release – Temporary Pedestrianisation of the High Street

The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order was introduced in June 2020 to enable the High Street to re-open safely as part of the Covid 19 recovery process. The narrow pavements make it impossible to deliver the…

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Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2031

Dorset Council agreed with the findings of the Examiner’s Report and agreed that a referendum should take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. Documents relating to the referendum are listed below: Information Statement – provides details…

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Shoppers High Street Temporary Pedestrianisation survey – May 2021

The newest survey for Shaftesbury’s High Street Pedestrianisation Scheme is now available to complete. We really value your feedback and look forward to receiving your views. Please find the link below to fill complete online;…

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Shaftesbury Town Council External Audit Interim Report

2020 Published External Audit Interim Report

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Census 2021

Households across Dorset along with the rest of England and Wales will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021 The census is a ten-yearly survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of…

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Code of Conduct decision notices

Dorset Council has concluded its hearing of three code of conduct complaints in relation to two Shaftesbury Town Councillors. The decision notices have been posted on Dorset Council’s website and are also available at https://www.shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk/data-transparency/.…

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Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan referendum

The date for the Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan referendum is set for 6th May 2021 and simply asks voters one question: ‘Do you want Dorset Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Shaftesbury to help it…

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NOTICE OF ELECTION Shaftesbury Town Councillor – Shaftesbury West

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