On Friday (9 January 2026), New Forest District Council (NFDC) submitted its response to the government’s statutory consultation on local government reorganisation, setting out its preferred approach and the evidence that underpins it.

Residents are invited to recycle their real Christmas trees at one of 11 New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Christmas tree drop-off points across the district.

There are changes to New Forest District Council’s recycling and rubbish collections over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Due to low temperatures this week, NFDC has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).

Councils back “five unitary council” model and urge residents to have their say on Local Government Reorganisation

New Forest District Council NFDC are providing four days of free parking to coincide with Christmas events. NFDC town and village centre car parks will be free on 6th December 2025 Small Business Saturday, and on 20th and 21st December 2025 the last weekend before Christmas. The free parking days include a chosen date by…

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime.

Residents, organisations and businesses are being asked to share their views on the next stage of the New Forest National Park Local Plan review.

Hampshire County Council is asking for people’s views on its budget for 2026/27.

New Forest District Council will pause consulting on its Local Plan review to ensure it aligns with potential changes arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).