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The Shaftesbury District Task Force was set up in 2001 as a Community Partnership that could serve as a focus for the delivery of a community plan for the area.

The Community Plan was launched in 2005 and is currently under review (Jan 2008). Already it has proved to be a powerful tool in helping to secure funding for local projects. It is established as a private company, limited by guarantee, and has been funded by Shaftesbury Town Council, North Dorset District Council, and South West Regional Development Agency.

It's mission is:

To provide the communities of Shaftesbury & District area an opportunity to participate in the community planning process.

To ensure that all projects within the community plan offer a cohesive and representative view of what needs to be done.

To provide a voice for (and where appropriate support for) local people and local groups to articulate their needs and aspirations for the area.