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With less sunlight, darker evenings and colder weather, the winter can make us just want to hibernate indoors, but it’s even more important to get out in the fresh air at this time of year.…

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Following the commissioning of the payment machine last month, we can now confirm that charges will apply in the newly revamped Coppice St car park from Monday 11th December.  The net income from this parking facility…

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Thanks to everyone who made it out in the rain to support our last The Shaftesbury Market of the year! It was really encouraging to see the High Street bustling with people. We are delighted…

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As part of our wider Play Masterplan for the town, we are happy to confirm that Vita Play has been appointed to carry out upgrades at the following play spaces in the new year: Ash…

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We are delighted that Shaftesbury Lido’s cold-water swimming trial has been featured on BBC News today. The trial, which begins on Saturday 25th November for four weeks was launched due to demand from residents and…

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A huge thanks to all of the volunteers who helped with the planting in the Queen Mother’s Garden on Wednesday. Members of Shaftesbury in Bloom, Litter Free Dorset, the Blackmore Vale Partnership, Shaftesbury Abbey, Dorset…

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Following on from the bespoke Aqua Fit sessions that were run as part of Shaftesbury Wellness this summer, we are happy to share the below case study from Active Dorset, which is based on feedback…

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We are happy to confirm that all the due diligence is now complete and as such the cold-water swimming trial will launch on Saturday 25th November for six weeks (final session will be Saturday 16th December). The…

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2023 promises to be another fun-filled festive season in Shaftesbury with something to suit all tastes and ages.  The final Shaftesbury Market of the year will take place on Sunday 26th November, 10am – 3pm and is…

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Dorset Council are seeking people to help out at the elections in May 2024. They are offering several paid roles to either work at the polling stations or help with the count. For more information…

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As part of our Play Master Plan, we will be seeking the views of residents on improvements to Wincombe play facility on Saturday 11th November, 11am – 2pm at Wincombe Recreation Ground, SP7 8PN. You will…

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As part of the wider programme of works to the Town Hall, scaffolding will be erected to the outside of the building on Monday 23rd October in preparation for the work to start the following week. …

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For the attention of residents of St James Street, Layton Lane, Hawkesdeane Lane Roadworks update for Ratcliffe Gardens View the Public Notice The rescheduled works to resurface Ratcliffe Gardens will take place on Wednesday 1st November and…

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We are hugely proud and delighted to share that our Town Clerk, Brie Logan has been announced as a finalist in the National Association of Local Council’s (NALC) Star Awards for Clerk of the Year!…

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We are seeking the views of residents on our proposed plans for the path in St James’ Park. Please come along to our public consultation event on:   Thursday 19th October        …

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We are holding our annual budget meeting on Tuesday 24th October at 7pm in the Guild Hall. We would like to invite residents to join us to find out what our proposed plans are for…

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Shaftesbury Town Council is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Stronger Starts initiative. Three groups in every community have been shortlisted to receive the cash award with Shaftesbury Lido being one of them.…

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At the Full Council meeting held on Tuesday 19th September, the Town Council resolved to submit an application to Dorset Council regarding the land at the Mampitts Green site.   Councillors were presented with the proposed site…

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