Councillors Urged To Protect Shaftesbury From Developers
Shaftesbury Civic Society has urged councillors representing Shaftesbury to be more proactive in protecting the town from further estate building.
Politics
Halloween Deadline For Shaftesbury Council Bell Street Supermarket Bid
Shaftesbury Town Council will withdraw their ‘Project Belle’ bid for the former Budgens store on 31st October if there are no further developments. The decision could free-up £50,000 for improved tourism signage.
How A Comment On Twitter Changed A Shaftesbury Man’s Life
You can only type 280 characters in a Twitter post. But that was enough to change the course of a Shaftesbury man’s life. Newspapers from Paris to Brazil have featured Christopher Oram’s story.
Dorset Council Turns Down New Estate On Shaftesbury Slopes
In a surprise move, Dorset Council Planning Committee members have disregarded officers’ guidance and turned down an application to build a new estate beside the Shaftesbury to Gillingham road.
Shaftesbury’s Youngest Councillor Elected After Tiebreak Drama
Shaftesbury’s youngest councillor knows that he is very lucky to gain a position on the Town Council. Matthew Welch polled the exact same number of votes as another candidate following last Thursday’s election, but there was only one remaining seat available.
‘Urban’ Appearance Of New Shaftesbury Estate Disappoints
In November, Shaftesbury Town Council turned down Redrow’s plans for 170 homes at Littledown because they thought the development was ‘mundane’. Last night, councillors backed amended plans for the estate but there was disappointment voiced at its ‘urban’ appearance and concern that requested sustainability measures are not included.
Become A Town Councillor And Help Decide Shaftesbury’s Future
Shaftesbury Town Council is holding two information events designed to encourage residents to stand for Council.
£50,000 For Shaftesbury Tourism Signs If Budgens Store Bid Fails
North Dorset Council will give Shaftesbury Town Council £70,000 towards their ‘Project Belle’ bid to buy the former Budgens store.
Council Won’t Change The Wilderness If Their Auction Bid Wins
Shaftesbury town councillors have unanimously agreed to place a bid to buy The Wilderness. And councillors were clear that they have no intention of turning the green space into an outdoor gym, in the light of recent press reports.
‘No Massive Risk’ As Shaftesbury Council Backs Buying Old Budgens Store
Shaftesbury Town Council has agreed to make a bid to buy the former Budgens supermarket on Bell Street.