Welcome to Council and democracy

Our Vision:

Is to be an outward looking council, working closely with the community and in partnership with others to enhance the quality of lives of present and future generations by:

• Conserving the environment of the New Forest district for the peaceful enjoyment of residents and visitors.
• Helping to create and maintain a local economy that brings opportunities for jobs and economic benefit to the area. 
• Understanding and fulfilling local needs through creating and maintaining healthy and safe communities for the enjoyment of all. 

Our priorities:

Which we will deliver by:

          Leaders Portfolio

• Engaging the public
• Delivering through people
• Supporting local businesses.
• Dealing with local emergencies.

          Finance and Efficiency

• Managing our finances
• Managing our physical assets
• Delivering customer benefits through technology
• Maintaining strong governance

          Housing and Communities

• Managing our housing
• Helping provide affordable housing for local people
• Valuing and supporting older people
• Working with partners to keep crime and anti-social behaviour low

         Health and Leisure

• Encouraging active communities through leisure and culture
• Helping improve people's health
• Managing our leisure facilities well
• Promoting opportunities for children and young people

          Environment

• Ensuring streets and public spaces are clean
• Protecting the environment and promoting the wise use of natural resources
• Delivering the waste collection service people want
• Managing our coastline
• Protecting communities from health hazards

        Planning and Transportation

• Enabling development which meets local aspirations
• Using planning to protect the environment and maintain local distinctiveness
• Securing appropriate sites for employment and housing in line with the core strategy
• Improving transport and traffic management

Our values: