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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Join Us for a Community Celebration This year marks a significant milestone in our shared history: the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Victory in Europe, bringing an end to World War II on the continent.…
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an evening of connection, conversation, and community This year’s Town Meeting and Community Expo is taking place on Tuesday 29th April at the Town Hall. If you haven’t been to a Town Meeting…
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Celebrate shaftesbury through your lens Shaftesbury residents and visitors are invited to take part in the Shaftesbury Photography Competition, a creative initiative that celebrates the beauty, culture, and community of our town. This local competition…
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SLICE 2025: Shaftesbury Lido Ice Championship Extravaganza The countdown has begun for a landmark event in Shaftesbury. On Saturday, 16th February 2025, Shaftesbury Lido will host its first-ever cold water swim championships: the Shaftesbury Lido…
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Dorset council announces decision During their Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 15th October, Dorset Council resolved to award Section 106 (S106) funding to Shaftesbury Town Council (STC) for the development of the Mampitts Community HUB.…
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We are delighted to announce that we are organising several community events in celebration of the King’s Coronation (Saturday 6th – Monday 8th May). These events have been designed to offer something for all tastes…
Read moreWe are delighted to be trialling a new monthly artisan market in Shaftesbury this year. The Market will feature over 100 stalls, made up of work by local artisans, craftspeople and food producers. Alongside the…
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We wanted to share an update about the progress that has been made at Bury Litton gardens at the top of St John’s Hill. The historical site has been extensively cleared and dead-wood hedging has been created,…
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