Swanage Town Council

30/10/2026

🏦 Tourism and Local Economy Committee Meeting
🕑 Wednesday 4th November 2026, at the Grand Hotel, Burlington Road, Swanage, @ 2.15pm

👉 Please visit the following link for a copy of the Agenda and Planning List:
https://www.swanage.gov.uk/Meeting-Agendas.aspx

👉 PLEASE DO LET US KNOW VIA TEL: 01929 423636, BY EMAIL: [email protected] OR IN PERSON AT THE TOWN HALL, IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW REQUIRES ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS IN LARGE PRINT.

Thank you.

30/10/2026

🚻🚫 Temporary Closure - Shore Road Public Toilets 🚫🚻

Please be advised that the Shore Road public toilets will be closed on Monday 2 November and Tuesday 3 November 2026 while mandatory electrical compliance inspections and associated works are carried out.

During this period the facilities will be unavailable to the public.

The nearest alternative public toilets are available at Mermond Place (BH19 1DQ / what3words: ///voted.surnames.rocket).

Further information about public conveniences, including opening hours, can be found at: www.swanage.gov.uk/PublicConveniences.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding while these essential safety inspections are completed.

28/10/2026

🚫🚻Temporary Closure - Shore Road Public Toilets 🚫🚻

Please be advised that the Shore Road public toilets will be closed on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd November 2026 while mandatory electrical compliance inspections are undertaken.
During this period the facilities will be unavailable to the public. The nearest alternative public toilets are available at Mermond Place (BH19 1HB / what3words: ///voted.surnames.rocket).
Further information about public conveniences, including opening hours, can be found at: https://www.swanage.gov.uk/PublicConveniences

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding while these important safety inspections are completed.

26/10/2026

🏦 Planning and Consultation Committee Meeting
🕖 Monday 2nd November 2026, at the Town Hall, High Street, Swanage @ 7.00pm

👉 Please visit the following link for a copy of the Agenda and Planning List:
https://www.swanage.gov.uk/Meeting-Agendas.aspx

👉 PLEASE DO LET US KNOW VIA TEL: 01929 423636, BY EMAIL: [email protected] OR IN PERSON AT THE TOWN HALL, IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW REQUIRES ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS IN LARGE PRINT.
Thank you.

23/10/2026

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING – PLEASE AVOID THE BEACH AND LOWER HIGH STREET ⚠️
Due to the current high winds, large waves and debris being washed onto the beach, we are urging everyone to avoid Swanage Beach and the Lower High Street until conditions improve.

🌊 Waves can be unpredictable.

🚨 Debris on the beach can pose a serious risk of injury, even when the waves appear to have subsided.

Please avoid the beach, the water’s edge and the Lower High Street while conditions remain hazardous. Keep children and dogs well away from the shoreline.
Your safety is our priority. Please take care, follow any warning signs or closures, and share this message to help keep others safe.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Swanage Town Council

22/10/2026

📣 We’re Hiring - Visitor Services Manager 📣

🏖️ Swanage Town Council has a vacancy for a Visitor Services Manager at the award-winning Swanage Information Centre. If you have a passion for Swanage, enjoy providing excellent customer service, and thrive in a varied and busy environment, we'd love to hear from you!

ℹ Hours:
• Full time - 37 hours per week

ℹ Working pattern:
• Thursday to Monday - including weekends and Bank Holidays

ℹ Pay:
• Grade 6 SCP 15-20 (£31,015 – £33,673)

👉 Applications close: 20th November 2026 – 12.00pm
👉 Proposed interview date: Late November 2026

ℹ For details about the role, and an application form, please either:

💻 Visit the Town Council's website: https://www.swanage.gov.uk/Jobs

📧 Email: [email protected]

📍 Call in-person at:
Swanage Town Council
Town Hall, High Street
Swanage, Dorset BH19 2NZ

📞 Or call: 01929 423636

Swanage Town Council is an equal opportunities employer.

22/10/2026

🔺🔺🔺 SWANAGE FRIDAY MARKET CANCELLED - FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2026 DUE TO FORECAST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS 🔺🔺🔺

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⚠️ SWANAGE MARKET CANCELLED – FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER ⚠️

Unfortunately, due to the forecast high winds and amber weather warning, we have taken the decision to cancel tomorrow’s Swanage Market.

The safety of our traders, visitors and the public is our priority, and we feel this is the most sensible decision in the circumstances.

We apologise for any disappointment and thank everyone for their understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back to Swanage Market next week.

Thank you for your continued support. ❤️

22/10/2026

🎨🖌 ART WORKSHOP SWANAGE - TABLE TOP SALE AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALL - SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2026 FROM 10AM TO 12.30PM 🖌🎨

Art Workshop welcomes you to come along if you can, rent a table, or help the group with refreshments ☕🍰

📰 📣 Art Workshop News
The group is looking for more volunteers to help out at its Friday morning sessions, and also with admin and advertising. Please do get in touch if you can help out in any way. Thank you 🤝

https://www.facebook.com/ArtWorkshop.org.uk

21/10/2026

⚡🚗 Interested in what is happening with EV (electric vehicle) charging in Dorset and the new residential on-street EV chargers coming to Swanage?🔌

Dorset Council is holding a public information event on Monday 26th October, from 6pm–7.15pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, and everyone is welcome!

There will be a short presentation, followed by the opportunity for a Q&A session with members of the EV Team from Dorset Council.

Whether you live on one of the streets being considered for on-street EV chargers, or you're simply curious about electric vehicles and what on-street charging could mean for you, this is a great opportunity to find out more. 🌱

💬 Come along to learn about the proposals, ask questions and discover more about the plans for on-street electric vehicle charging in the area.

📲 Want to find out more before the event? Take a look at Dorset Council's webpages, which include useful information and answers to frequently asked questions:

🔗 On-street electric vehicle charging: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/residential-on-street-electric-vehicle-charging

❓ Residents' frequently asked questions about on-street EV chargepoints: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/residents-questions-about-on-street-ev-chargepoints

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/electric-vehicle-ev-events

21/10/2026

🌳🌊 The Swanage Green Seafront planning applications have been approved by Dorset Council's Eastern Area Planning Committee 🌊🌳

The decision marks a significant milestone for the project, which aims to create a more stable and resilient seafront in Swanage, while providing improved amenity space for current and future generations.

Following the meeting of the Planning Committee, Swanage Town Mayor, Councillor Chris Tomes, said “Obtaining planning permission is an important step forward for the project and I would like to thank all residents who have attended meetings and provided comments on the proposals over the last three years as these have helped to shape the approved plans.”

👉 Next steps
Following planning approval, Swanage Town Council can now continue progressing the New Option, which was identified as its preferred scheme because of the wide range of economic, environmental and community benefits it will deliver, including a larger events space, improved accessibility and biodiversity.

Further information can be found on the Town Council's website: https://www.swanage.gov.uk/green-seafront-scheme

🌊🌳Swanage Green Seafront Update 🌳🌊

Dorset Council's Planning Committee has approved the planning applications for the Swanage Green Seafront Stabilisation and Enhancement Scheme.

The decision allows the project to move forward into the next stage of development for the New Option, including detailed design, procurement and the discharge of planning conditions.

The scheme is intended to provide a more resilient seafront while delivering wider benefits such as improved accessibility, biodiversity enhancements and enhanced public amenity space.

Construction is currently expected to commence in autumn 2027. Further information and project updates will be shared as development progresses.

www.dorsetcoasthaveyoursay.co.uk/swanage-green-seafront-stabilisation
Swanage Town Council
https://www.swanage.gov.uk/green-seafront-scheme