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Last Updated: Tuesday, 08, July, 2025,

  • Two people stand smiling in front of a New Forest District Council display with landscape photos, cubes labelled Place, and a blue backdrop inside an indoor venue.

    Visitors join NFDC to learn more about local government changes at New Forest and Hampshire County Show

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) welcomed visitors to its stand at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, where they were invited to find out more about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and what it means for the future of council services.
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  • A person with long blond hair points at a detailed map on a wall, which shows various markings and highlighted areas.

    Cabinet to review approach to Local Plan at next meeting.

    New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Cabinet will next week (5 August 2026) consider switching to the government’s new planning system to produce a stronger, more deliverable Local Plan that reflects national reforms, Local Government Reorganisation, and the work already carried out with communities.
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  • A man stands next to a sign that says, Help maintain the best litter score in this area. An inset shows a gauge indicating an 83% litter-free score. Both signs are by a roadside with greenery.

    New Forest District Council reintroduce anti-littering campaign on A35

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) has reintroduced an anti-littering campaign on the A35.
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  • A person wearing orange work clothes and grey gloves is wheeling a black general waste bin with a closed lid on a paved surface.

    Earlier waste and recycling collections this week due to extreme heat

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual this week due to high temperatures.
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  • A woman with blonde hair sits at a desk, writing with a pencil, in front of a teal wall with a “New Forest District Council” sign. White flowers and documents are on the desk.

    NFDC Leader issues update on next phase of local government reorganisation

    New Forest District Council  (NFDC) Leader, Cllr Jill Cleary, has issued a video update to residents outlining the council’s work following the government’s decision on local government reorganisation (LGR).
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  • A person wearing orange work clothes and grey gloves is wheeling a black general waste bin with a closed lid on a paved surface.

    Earlier waste and recycling collections this week during extreme heat

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual this week due to extreme heat.
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  • A woman sits at a table with her hands folded, in front of a teal wall displaying a New Forest District Council sign. She is wearing a navy blue blazer over a patterned blouse.

    New Forest District Council approves balanced budget for 2026/27 to sustain essential services

    At Council yesterday (Thursday 26 February), New Forest District Council (NFDC) approved its budget for 2026/27, ensuring continued investment in essential services.
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    New Forest District Council sets Council Tax rates for 2026/27

    The £6.15 a year increase is a 2.99% rise on the 2025/26 Council Tax. Hampshire County Council, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, and New Forest town and parish councils have also set their amounts for the 2026/27 Council Tax bill. The average* amount for a…
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  • An elderly man with white hair, wearing a beige suit jacket, blue striped shirt, and patterned tie, smiles softly whilst standing indoors in a warmly lit room with wooden walls.

    New Forest residents invited to help shape future planning decisions through Local Plan consultation

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) is inviting residents to have their say as the next stage of their Local Plan review gets underway.
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  • Five horses walk across a sunlit road surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation, with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves overhead.

    Stark warning for New Forest drivers amid animal accidents rise

    New Forest drivers are being urged to drive with extra care in the National Park amid an increase in animal accidents.
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