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Testwood School supported with £120,000 funding for new 3G football pitch
10 March 2025. We have provided £120k towards a newly opened 3G sports pitch at Testwood School in Totton.
Local Government Reorganisation report to be published
10 March 2025. Along with other councils of Hampshire and the Solent, we have jointly developed an interim plan in response to the government's invitation to explore Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
Praise in local government review
7 March 2025. We have been commended for our strong leadership, financial stability, and commitment to partnership working in a recent Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge.
Council Tax rates set for 2025/26
25 February 2025. We have set our portion of the 2025/26 Council Tax at £205.77 per year, per household (for a Band D property) at our Full Council meeting on Monday 24 February 2025.
Balanced budget to sustain essential services approved
25 February 2025. We have approved our budget for 2025/26, ensuring continued investment in essential services.
First phase residents to start receiving wheelie bins this spring
18 February 2025. From Monday 17 February, we are writing to residents in Brockenhurst, New Milton, Lymington, and surrounding areas about their new waste collections which will start in June 2025.
Beach shelters improved in the New Forest
17 February 2025. We have completed renovation works to beachfront shelters in the district.
Government consultation goes live on proposals to establish a new Mayoral Strategic Authority for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
17 February 2025. The government is inviting feedback on proposals to set up a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Hampshire and the Solent.
Leader of New Forest District Council's statement in response to Hampshire Devolution announcement.
7 February 2024. The government has announced that Hampshire has been accepted on the fast-track devolution priority programme.
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation update, February 2025
6 February 2025. Devolution Priority Programme regions announced by government, and Minister's letter to New Forest District Council
Our new Hardley Depot to open, with some possible changes to times of waste and recycling collections
5 February 2025. We will start operating from its new depot at the Hardley Industrial Estate from next week (week beginning Monday 10 February 2025).
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