Notice of Vacancy in office of Councillor

Councillor Vacancy Following the Town Council meeting held on 30th May 2023 Councillor David Langridge tendered his resignation,  the Council duly informed Dorset Council of the vacancy and they have instigated the required advertising process.   Should 10 or more townspeople request an election to fill the positions Dorset Council will advise of a date…

TOWN COUNCILLOR VACANCIES

Could you be a Town Councillor? Following the Town Council meeting held on 28th March 2023 Councillors Robin Cheeseman and Douglas Drinnan tendered their resignation,  the Council duly informed Dorset Council of the two vacancies and they have instigated the required advertising process.   Should 10 or more townspeople request an election to fill the…

20 mph for Beaminster?

Do you wish to make our town safer by extending the 20mph zone? Beaminster Town Council wish to make our town safer by applying to Dorset Council to extend the 20mph zones but we need your support. We would like you to have your say. You can fill in this online questionnaire about road safety…

Job at Beaminster Town Council

Head Grounds/Maintenance Manager The opportunity has arisen to become part of the Town Council’s team. We are looking to recruit a Head Grounds/Maintenance Manager. The job is a full time position of 37 hours per week. The job includes some weekend work during the summer months and the successful candidate will also be required to…

Councillor’s Surgeries to start again

Do you have a question for your local Council? Our popular Councillor’s Surgeries are back for the first time since the Covid Pandemic. This is your opportunity to meet your local Town Councillors in an informal and relaxed setting to discuss any concerns you may have about Beaminster life. We are hosting our first surgery…

Help us choose new street names

Share your ideas with us Cavanna Homes are due to build an exciting new residential development on Broadwindsor Road in Beaminster and we’d like your input by suggesting some new street names for this site. When thinking of names you can take into account the history, heritage or geography of Beaminster. Please get in touch…

Christmas at Beaminster Town Council

Beaminster Town Council Christmas Opening Hours The Town Council office will close from midday on Friday 23rd of December and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. Please be aware that the Warm Hub in the Skyrm Room will not be available on the bank holiday Mondays but will be open on Wednesday 28th…

Warm Hubs in Beaminster

Help and support in Beaminster Beaminster Town Council open the Skyrm Room and kitchen every Monday between 9am and 12 noon to provide a warm community space for our residents. We will provide tea, coffee, biscuits and other snacks along with access to wifi. This space is open for everyone to use. *Please note the…

Plastic free Community

Beaminster is Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status as it Takes Action on Single-Use Plastic. Beaminster has joined a network of communities across the UK who are leading the way to tackle throw away plastic at source. The town has been awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in recognition…