WhatsApp group chat members are being warned they could be targeted by criminals, as Action Fraud reveals it has received 636 reports from victims of the messaging app this year.

Hampshire County Council has released an informative video featuring Gemma, one of their dedicated Community Engagement Rangers, to educate the public on the correct and safe methods of walking through livestock fields.

New Forest residents can apply for funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has announced plans to let the grass grow longer this spring.
In May and parts of June, grass will be left to grow, rather than being mowed, on some verges and larger patches of land in the district.

At their Council meeting (8 April 2024) New Forest District Council presented their new corporate plan, outlining the vision, values, and priorities for the period 2024 to 2028.

New Forest District Council has successfully bid to receive £100,000 in funding from the government to improve its digital planning processes.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) have set their portion of the 2024/25 Council Tax at £199.79 per year, per household (for a Band D property) at their Full Council meeting on Monday 26 February 2024.

The New Forest National Park Authority has confirmed new planning controls for temporary campsites to protect local communities and the environment of the New Forest following a consultation.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has continued to plan for improved recycling in the district, following the latest government update on national plans for waste and recycling, The government’s plan includes the requirement for all local authorities in England to collect the same recyclable waste streams, including food waste, by March 2026. A timeline and…

After being absent for decades, pine martens are now present across the New Forest and successfully breeding here according to the results of a three-year study into these rare creatures.