New Forest District Council (NFDC), together with the Department for Work and Pensions, has achieved a successful prosecution for thousands of pounds of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support fraud at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on 20 March 2025. 

Five golden tickets to be found as part of new waste collection service.

A comprehensive review of NFDC’s Corporate Plan, presented in a performance report at the Cabinet meeting on 2 April 2025, highlights achievements in delivering essential priorities for people, place, and prosperity throughout the first three-quarters of 2024.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) are encouraging residents to reapply for postal votes.

Residents will soon receive a leaflet in the post containing important information about New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) new waste collection service.

The New Forest District Council remains committed to ensuring that any changes brought about through devolution or local government reorganisation serve the best interests of our residents and businesses.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to share their views as part of the latest Local Plan consultation. The ‘Issues and Scope’ stage of Local Plan consultation is the first step in shaping the next Local Plan, which will guide development and looks to create a place where people want…

The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting people to share their views on development within the New Forest National Park.

We’re urging residents to stay vigilant following a surge in scam emails related to Cold Weather Payments and the Winter Fuel Payment.

New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) new waste service is being rolled out in 3 area phases, starting this summer. Different areas of the district will start at different times. Residents can go online and check what phase they are in at https://www.newforest.gov.uk/findyourphase Households will get two wheelie bins, as well as caddies for recycling their…