Great Dawley Town Council

Welcome to Great Dawley

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, Great Dawley is one of the older settlements in Shropshire; with its High Street still remaining the hub of its community.

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Supporting our Armed Forces

We are proud to support our Armed Forces community through a range of initiatives. We organize events, created the first ‘Armed Forces Friendly High Street’ in the UK, support the Poppy Appeal, and we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant ourselves.

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Community Events

We take pride in the delivery of these events, many of which are FREE for the community to access or attend. From large community days to smaller get-togethers there’s always something happening in Great Dawley!

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Services

The Diane Morris Community Garden

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Playing pool at Youth Club

Youth Provision

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Food being served at Dawley Dinner

Dawley Dinner

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Dawley House Exterior – Front Door

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Latest news

2025 Happy New Year graphic from Great Dawley Town Council. The image features the text '2025' in bold gold letters with the Great Dawley Town Council logo in the center, and wooden blocks spelling 'HAPPY NEW YEAR' at the bottom. The background is soft and blurred with bokeh lights.

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Happy New Year!

2 January 2025

Happy New Year from all at Great Dawley Town Council! We’ve got loads of exciting things planned for 2025, so watch this space!

Aerial view of Dawley

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Statement regarding an incident on King Street.

29 October 2024

High Street from above

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Temporary Service Change – Monday 26th August

23 August 2024

Please be aware of the following service changes due to the bank holiday on Monday 26th August.

View of Barmouth from the sea.

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Seaside Trip to Barmouth – Tickets on sale soon!

9 July 2024

Our Seaside Trip to Barmouth will be taking place on Wednesday 21st August. Tickets for the trip will be going on sale next Monday (15th July) at our office on the High Street.

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It’s the final countdown for Dawley Day celebrations!

13 June 2024

Residents of Great Dawley are gearing up to celebrate and join in with the fun at this year’s Dawley Day, taking place next week (Saturday 22nd June) on Dawley High Street and Dawley Park.

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Great Dawley Remembers D-Day on the 80th Anniversary

7 June 2024

Cllr Shaun Davies next to the "Welcome to Dawley" Sign

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Thank you to our former Chair – Cllr Shaun Davies

14 May 2024

At last nights Annual Council Meeting, Cllr Shaun Davies stepped down as Chair of the Council after 13 years in the role.

Cllr Ben Carter – Mayor of Great Dawley, Cllr Corrine Chikandamina – Deputy Mayor of Great Dawley.

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Great Dawley Welcomes New Mayor & Deputy Mayor

14 May 2024

At last night’s Annual Council Meeting at Dawley Town Hall, Great Dawley Town Council elected their new Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2024/25 Term.

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Welcome to Great Dawley

Supporting our Armed Forces

Community Events

Looking for something specific?

Services

The Diane Morris Community Garden

Youth Provision

Dawley Dinner

Room Hire

Latest news

Happy New Year!

Statement regarding an incident on King Street.

Temporary Service Change – Monday 26th August

Seaside Trip to Barmouth – Tickets on sale soon!

It’s the final countdown for Dawley Day celebrations!

Great Dawley Remembers D-Day on the 80th Anniversary

Thank you to our former Chair – Cllr Shaun Davies

Great Dawley Welcomes New Mayor & Deputy Mayor

Events

Youth Club

Youth Club

Dawley Dinner

Youth Club

Youth Club

Dawley Dinner

Aladdin Panto

Youth Club

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