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Households encouraged to take small, simple steps to stay prepared in an emergency
Households are being encouraged to take a few simple steps to stay prepared if everyday services are temporarily disrupted, under updated advice published today.
Consultation launches on the 2027/28 budget
Residents, businesses, and service users are being invited from today (13 October) to have their say on a range of budget savings proposals as we plan ahead for future financial…
Council approves new direction for Local Plan.
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has approved a revised approach to preparing the district’s new Local Plan, following significant changes in the national planning system and the government’s recent decision…
Have your say on the draft New Forest National Park Local Plan
Local residents, landowners, stakeholders and businesses are being invited to take part in a public consultation on the revised draft Local Plan.
Government ban on disposable barbecue sales strengthens New Forest wildfire prevention
New Forest District Council has said government measures announced (Friday 14 August 2026) to restrict the sale of disposable barbecues nationally will add further protection against wildfire risk in the…
Visitors join NFDC to learn more about local government changes at New Forest and Hampshire County Show
New Forest District Council (NFDC) welcomed visitors to its stand at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, where they were invited to find out more about Local Government Reorganisation…