National Tree Week 2025
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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Shaftesbury Orchard Town November News
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…
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Election for Shaftesbury East Ward
Election 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’s nature-friendly vision shines at Dorset COP 2025
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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Shaftesbury East Ward
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Shaftesbury Remembrance Parade: Wear family medals with pride
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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Apple trees available for garden planting in December
Your latest news from the Shaftesbury Orchard Town initiative The Shaftesbury Orchard Town initiative is delighted to let you know that, come December, we’ll have twelve top quality, nursery-grown apple trees available for planting in…
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Shaftesbury leads the way in nature recovery at Dorset COP 2025
Shaftesbury will showcase it’s green vision at dorset cop 2025 Shaftesbury is taking centre stage at this year’s Dorset COP 2025 — a day of climate action, creativity and community connection happening on Saturday 1st…
Read moreNotice of vacancy in office of Councillor
Shaftesbury East Ward
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Shaftesbury voices needed for Dorset Local and Transport Plans Consultation
Dorset Council’s Local and Transport Plans Dorset Council is entering the final stage of its public consultations on the Dorset Local Plan and the Dorset Local Transport Plan. These two long-term strategies will shape how…
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Harvesting Apples and Pears
Shaftesbury’s free summer harvest you didn’t already know, Shaftesbury is now an Orchard Town. It’s fruit and nut harvesting time, and Shaftesbury Town Council, supported by Shaftesbury Tree Group and the Sustainable Shaftesbury Advisory Committee, want…
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Cafe operator expressions of interest open for planned Mampitts Community Hub
Shaftesbury Town Council invites experienced café operators to express interest in running a new café within the planned Mampitts Community Hub in Shaftesbury. This is an early information-gathering exercise to explore potential café operations that…
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Free fruit for all – It’s harvest time in Shaftesbury’s orchards
Shaftesbury’s free summer harvest If you didn’t already know, Shaftesbury is now an Orchard Town. It’s fruit and nut harvesting time, and Shaftesbury Town Council, supported by Shaftesbury Tree Group and the Sustainable Shaftesbury Advisory…
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Shaftesbury welcomes new Town Crier
Shaftesbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Phil Elsworth as Shaftesbury’s new Town Crier, following an open recruitment process in July. The appointment marks the continuation of a proud tradition…
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Town Crier Applications Now Open
Become the Voice of Shaftesbury Could you be the voice that carries our town’s message forward? Applications are now open for the honorary role of Town Crier, a unique and historic position that brings tradition,…
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Teenager wins for Shaftesbury at North Dorset Tourism Photography Awards
Local talent shines at regional photo awards The Shaftesbury community had reason to celebrate at the recent North Dorset Tourism Photography Awards, as local teenager Olly Phillips was announced as the Shaftesbury winner with his…
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Mayor announces appointment of new Town Clerk
Shaftesbury Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Smith as the new Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, following a comprehensive recruitment process. Sarah will take up her post on Monday 7th…
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New Mayor Pays Tribute to Town Clerk
Shaftesbury Town Council bids a fond farewell to its Town Clerk, Brie Logan, as she steps down after 7.5 years of dedicated service. In her first official statement, the newly appointed Mayor, Councillor Virginia Edwyn-Jones…
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