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Contact us

Get in touch with the council online, by phone or in person.
  1. Reporting a problem
  2. Information offices
  3. Webchat terms and conditions
  4. Webchat

Council jobs

Find jobs with the council, how to apply and what it's like working for us.
  1. Apply for a job
  2. How to apply for a job with us
  3. Working for us
  4. Inclusive employer

Voting and elections

Detailed information about all past and present elections within the New Forest.
  1. Election types
  2. Register to vote
  3. How to vote
  4. Notices of vacancy
  5. District by-election: Bransgore, Burley, Sopley and Ringwood East ward, Thursday 13 February 2025
  6. View the electoral register
  7. Work for us - elections staff
  8. Reviews and changes

Councillors and democracy

The structure, work and responsibilities of New Forest District Council.
  1. Chairman of the council
  2. Councillors
  3. Council, Cabinet, committees and panels
  4. Constitution
  5. Forward Plan
  6. Petitions
  7. Parish and town councils
  8. Community engagement grants
  9. Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)

Corporate plan 2024 to 2028

Our 4 year corporate plan sets our vision, values, priorities, and commitments. It focuses on the challenges we face, and the ambitions we have, structured around the themes of People, Place and Prosperity.

Feedback, comments and complaints

Help us to improve the quality of our services.

Transparency and open government

Freedom of information and data protection

You can request access to certain information about the council and our services.
  1. Freedom of information (FOI)
  2. Publication scheme
  3. Photo and video permission form
  4. Information Rights Policy

Council budgets and spending

We publish detailed information about council budgets and spending.
  1. Annual budgets and financial report
  2. Key reports and strategy documents
  3. Leadership team
  4. Our performance
  5. New Forest District Council Pay Policy Statement - Financial year 2024-25
  6. Building regulations accounts
  7. New Forest District Council Pay Policy Statement - Financial year 2023-24

Estates and valuation

Our estates and valuation team is responsible for council owned property and land.
  1. Current and available council assets
  2. Commercial property investment
  3. Estates and valuation privacy notice

News and social media

Read our news releases and keep up to date on developments in New Forest.

Privacy notices

How we collect and process your personal information.

The coat of arms

The coat of arms represents the history of New Forest District Council.

Customer strategy

Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge Report

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