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D-Day flag raised to commemorate 80th anniversary
6 June 2024. We raised a flag and laid wreaths outside the council's main offices at Appletree Court in Lyndhurst to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Removal of at-risk beach huts on Hordle Cliff to begin
3 June 2024. We are removing 31 damaged and at-risk beach huts at Hordle Cliff, Milford on Sea.
Ringwood residents to vote on neighbourhood plan
23 May 2024. A referendum relating to the adoption of the Ringwood Neighbourhood Development Plan will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024.
Work starts on community project at St George's Hall, Calshot
22 May 2024. We have started improvement works at St George's Hall, Calshot.
Councillor David Hawkins elected as New Forest District Council Chairman
21 May 2024. On 13 May 2024 we held our Annual Council meeting and elected the new Chairman for the coming year as Cllr David Hawkins.
New Hardley Depot building progress continues
17 May 2024. We visited Hardley Industrial Site to see progress on building a new depot which will serve the east of the district.
New Changing Places toilets open in Brockenhurst and Ringwood
20 May 2024. We have installed new Changing Places toilets in Brockenhurst and Ringwood.
Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III unveiled
14 May 2024. The official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III for public buildings has been unveiled.
Community safety engagement and free bike registering sessions
7 May 2024. Our community safety team is hosting community engagement and free bike registering sessions across the district this year.
£1m awarded to community projects
25 April 2024. We have given £1 million from the Community Infrastructure Levy towards 26 local improvement projects.
Funding available to improve the energy efficiency of New Forest homes
9 April 2024. New Forest residents can apply for funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.