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St James’ Park path improvements – public consultation

4 October 2023

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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Public Budget Meeting

4 October 2023

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…

Shaftesbury Lido calls out for votes to get a share of Tesco’s Stronger Starts Fund

30 September 2023

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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Proposed plans for Mampitts Green site move forward

22 September 2023

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…

Open Homes Event

20 September 2023

If you’re thinking about how you can make your home more energy efficient or would like to find out how to live in a more sustainable way, then pop along to the Open Homes event…

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Roadworks and closures – Advance notice

20 September 2023

Please see information below regarding current and upcoming roadworks and closures in and around Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham – Monday 5th – 16th February 2024 Public Notice

New Car Park in Coppice Street

14 September 2023

Long Stay parking in Shaftesbury has been in short supply for many years. The attached Draft Order and Notice of Proposal references that Shaftesbury Town Council proposes to make the Order under the Road Traffic…

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New Councillor Event

24 August 2023

Did you know that Shaftesbury Town Council currently have 12 councillors serving its residents, but that this number will rise to 15 next year due to an increase in the town’s population? Based on the…

Mampitts Green Pop-up Consultation Event

23 August 2023

Based on the feedback we received from the community following the initial consultation on Mampitts Green in 2021, we have now developed draft plans that we are excited to share with our residents. We…

St James’ Park – three months on…

16 August 2023

We can’t believe that it’s been three months since we opened the newly refurbished St James’ Park as part of the King’s Coronation events. We had such a good turn-out for the Crown Hunt back…

The Shaftesbury Market Sunday 13th August

11 August 2023

Looking ahead to the weekend and we’re being optimistic about the weather, so why not head to The Shaftesbury Market this Sunday 13th August. If you are visiting Shaftesbury, Dorset, then our artisan market is…

Poster of Tattie Bogle music event at Shaftesbury Lido

Local folk group to perform at Shaftesbury Lido

8 August 2023

We are delighted to announce an exciting poolside event with local folk group, Tattie Bogle at 6pm on Friday 18th August. Lido users will be able…

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Community Grant Recipients Announced

3 August 2023

Thanks to all of our community organisations who submitted a request to receive a Community Grant this year. Following a comprehensive assessment of each application, including checks against the Grant Policy and the Town Council’s…

Highways Resurfacing at Gold Hill and Ratcliffe Gardens

20 July 2023

Yesterday afternoon, unbeknown to Shaftesbury Town Council cones were placed along St James Street in advance of resurfacing works at the bottom of Gold Hill and Ratcliffe Gardens. After some investigation, the contractors carrying out…

Let’s Go Wild Shaftesbury

6 July 2023

Sustainable Shaftesbury has produced a free illustrated poster to encourage the town’s residents to welcome wildlife into their gardens.Advice about simple steps to attract hedgehogs, insects, birds and butterflies to their backyards is also…

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Community Grant applications are open!

8 June 2023

Our community grant applications are open for 2023/24 and we are encouraging our local organisations, new and old, to apply! If you’re a community organisation who is looking to kick-start new or continue existing activities…

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Mayor Making ceremony

18 May 2023

Public Event Following the appointments of our new Mayor and Deputy Mayor, we would like to cordially invite our residents to attend our official Mayor Making ceremony on Thursday 1st June at the Town Hall.…

Shaftesbury Lido – May Half-Term Launch

13 May 2023

Following on from our Shoulder Season, we are delighted to confirm that we will be opening for May half term on Saturday 27 May. The timetable is now available on our Lido page. As we…