Rural Times – Summer 2025 Edition
Hampshire Constabulary have published the latest edition of our online magazine – Rural Times.
Rural Times – Summer 2025 Edition
Last Updated: Tuesday, 22, July, 2025,
News
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Local Voices Matter – A Better Way to Reorganise Local Government
Hampshire County Council has published its case for a future of only three, large-scale, councils across the county.
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Don’t let the heatwave affect your medicines: Three important tips from the MHRA
Essential advice on protecting your medicines during extreme heat and staying safe this summer.
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Boost to local jobs and training as New Forest Skills Action Plan approved
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has approved a new Skills Action Plan to help local people gain the skills needed for better jobs and to support the New Forest’s economy. The decision to approve the New Forest Skills Action Plan (NFSAP), was taken at Cabinet on 2 July. The plan sets out a five-year roadmap…
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New Forest District Council urges public to have their say and keep the Forest whole in local government reorganisation
From Monday, 30 June 2025, residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being invited to give their views on options for how councils in the area could be reorganised, and New Forest District Council (NFDC) is calling on local people to help ensure the district’s identity is protected.
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Applications are open for organisations, community groups and businesses to benefit from funding
New Forest District Council has opened applications for organisations, community groups and businesses to benefit from funding.
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Bird Flu Update: Housing Measures End in England, Biosecurity Continues Across Britain
Due to the reduction of the avian influenza risk to poultry and captive birds, plans have been announced to lift the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) housing measures in England from 15 May 2025.
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Councillor John Sleep elected as New Forest District Council Chairman
On Monday 12 May 2025, New Forest District Council (NFDC) held their Annual Council meeting and elected the new Chairman for the coming year as Cllr John Sleep. Cllr Sleep represents the Totton Central Ward on the district council and has been a member of NFDC since May 2023. In addition to chairing meetings of…
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New members sought for New Forest National Park Authority
In the New Forest National Park Authority’s 20th anniversary year, Defra is looking for dynamic candidates from a range of diverse backgrounds to apply to join the Authority’s Board.
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New Forest District Council to host community safety engagement and free bike registering sessions
Starting this month, New Forest District Council’s community safety team is hosting community engagement and free bike registering sessions across the district. The events are taking place on: Wednesday 14 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm, Ringwood Gateway.Tuesday 20 May, 9.00am to 12.00pm, Hythe Market.Saturday 24 May, 10.00am to 4.00pm, Gang Warily Recreation Ground.Thursday 29 May, 10.00am to…
