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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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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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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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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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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Following extensive deliberations and public engagement, Shaftesbury Town Council has resolved to increase the town’s portion of the Council Tax to ensure the continued provision of vital services and investment in community assets. Shaftesbury’s share…
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Movie magic on castle hill On Thursday 25th July we held our community Open Air Cinema, an event envisioned by the Mayor Cllr Alexander Chase. This gathering wasn’t just about enjoying great films under the…
Read moreShaftesbury residents went to the polls on 2nd May to elect town councillors (8 seats on East Ward), representatives to Dorset Council (2 seats), and Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner. There was not a contested…
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