Shaftesbury Town Council

15/06/2026

Have a look at what's happening in and around the Town Hall this week.

There is a Full Council meeting this Tuesday at 7pm in the Council Chamber at Shaftesbury Town Hall. This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend either in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams.

🌳 Shaftesbury Wellness Jazzercise on Castle Hill - 9.30am every Saturday in June.

🏊‍♀️ Shaftesbury Lido is open for the Summer Season 🌞. Book here https://bookwhen.com/shaftesburylido
For updates on opening times and events, please follow the Lido page.
Summer Solstice Swim - Sunday 21st June at 9pm

💒 Venue Hire - Host your event with us
Did you know you can book the Town Hall, Guildhall, Council Chamber, or Mayor's Parlour for weddings, events, and more? Find all the details here: https://www.shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk/shafte.../venues-for-hire/

👉 Stay connected with everything happening in our historic Town Hall by following this page

14/06/2026

The next Full Council meeting will take place on Tuesday16th June at 7pm in the Council Chamber at Shaftesbury Town Hall. This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend either in person or remotely via Microsoft Teams. We encourage residents to attend and stay informed about key decisions affecting our town.

The agenda for the evening includes:
Community Grants and SLAs
Dorset Community Transport

To view the full agenda and access the online meeting link, please head to our website.
https://www.shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk/meetings/full-council-16th-june-2026/

7pm in Council Chambers (upstairs in the Town Hall)
You can join the meeting online using Teams.

12/06/2026

Cllr Andy Hollingshead has formally taken office as the Mayor of Shaftesbury. The traditional mayor-making ceremony took place yesterday evening in the Council Chamber, where Cllr Hollingshead received the robe and chains of office.

In preparation for the ceremony, Paul from Dorset Signs hand-painted the name of our new Mayor onto the Mayoral Succession Board.

Thanks to Jamie Randall for photos from the ceremony.

10/06/2026

Don't forget – the Thursday Market returns tomorrow.

Every week our Charter Market continues Shaftesbury's market town tradition with a wonderful selection of local food, produce and plants.

Please note that the road closure has been cancelled due to the temporary traffic lights on Bimport. All market stalls face the pavement, so you can still enjoy a safe and relaxed shopping experience away from the road. We ask all vehicle users to drive considerately along the High Street.

Say hello to our market traders 👋
Chadderton Plants (cash only please)
Cools Farm Organics
Farm Girl Sausages
Kensons Farm
Oxfords Bakery
The Olive Pit
Torbay Fish Limited-New
Truckle Truck
PLUS Riverford Organic Farmers
Shaftesbury Country Market in the Town Hall

📍 Shaftesbury High Street around the Town Hall
🕘 Thursday from 8.30am till lunchtime

Happy Shopping🛍️

Visit Shaftesbury Dorset

10/06/2026

Book your FREE space for Jazzercise on Castle Hill, every Saturday in June.

Weather is looking amazing for Saturday, wooo hooo!!!!! 🥳🥳

Jazzercise will be on Castle Hill 9.30am ready to put you through your dancing workout 💃🏼🕺🏻 no experience needed, everyone welcome and of course it is FREE 🤩🤩 so why not???

Book your space here:
 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theyogawithin

Visit Shaftesbury DorsetVisit Shaftesbury TownThe Yoga WithinThe Blackmore Vale PartnershipShaftesbury Town CouncilJazzercise Shaftesbury and Co

08/06/2026

Big news for Mampitts Community Hub! The building contractor has been chosen to bring this exciting project to life.

08/06/2026

Have a look at what's happening in and around the Town Hall this week.

🍕 Hidden Pizza will be selling their woodfired pizza at Barton Hill this Friday - 5pm to 8pm.

🌳 Shaftesbury Wellness Jazzercise on Castle Hill - 9.30am every Saturday in June.

🏊‍♀️ Shaftesbury Lido is open for the Summer Season 🌞. Book here https://bookwhen.com/shaftesburylido
For updates on opening times and events, please follow the Lido page.

💒 Venue Hire - Host your event with us
Did you know you can book the Town Hall, Guildhall, Council Chamber, or Mayor's Parlour for weddings, events, and more? Find all the details here: https://www.shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk/shafte.../venues-for-hire/

👉 Stay connected with everything happening in our historic Town Hall by following this page

08/06/2026

The Mayor Making Ceremony is being held on Thursday 11th June at 6pm in Council Chambers at the Town Hall. All are welcome to watch the ceremony. To help us plan for seating, please let the council office know if you would like to attend.

01747 852420
[email protected]

05/06/2026

We have a selection of pre-loved lever-arch files, ring binders and assorted stationery looking for a new home. Free to anyone who can make use of them.

Just pop up to the office and have a look through what's available. First come, first served!

05/06/2026

Each month, the Shaftesbury Tree Group highlights a different Tree of the Month on the council website, celebrating the beautiful variety of trees that can be found in Shaftesbury.

By featuring a different tree each month, Shaftesbury Tree Group aims to help you discover and appreciate the trees and natural environment around you.

June Tree of the Month - Tilia cordata & Tilia x europaea

Two tall trees growing close together at the west side of St James Park are a small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) and a common lime (Tilia x europaea). They are remnants of a row of trees that once lined the back gardens and now offer much needed shade.

Small-leaved limes are large native trees once much more common in woodlands that they are today, and are an indicator of ancient woodland.

Common or European limes are a hybrid that do well in many conditions and are widely planted in parks and as avenue trees – such as in Trinity churchyard.

They are difficult to tell apart: both can be distinguished by their heart-shapes leaves and small, green-yellow flowers much loved by bees. Their flowers are coming out – their scent is beguiling – well worth a detour.

Photo courtesy of Shaftesbury Tree Group

If you would like to find out more about Shaftesbury Tree Group or are interested in getting involved, please contact visit the Planet Shaftesbury website. https://www.planetshaftesbury.org/treegroup