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Cabinet to review approach to Local Plan at next meeting.
New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Cabinet will next week (5 August 2026) consider switching to the government’s new planning system to produce a stronger, more deliverable Local Plan that reflects…
New Forest District Council reintroduce anti-littering campaign on A35
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has reintroduced an anti-littering campaign on the A35.
NFDC Leader issues update on next phase of local government reorganisation
New Forest District Council (NFDC) Leader, Cllr Jill Cleary, has issued a video update to residents outlining the council’s work following the government’s decision on local government reorganisation (LGR).
New Forest Together invites residents to Fordingbridge roadshow on the future of local government
New Forest Together is inviting residents from across the Fordingbridge area to attend a public community roadshow on Thursday 16 July, where they can find out more about proposed changes…
Earlier waste and recycling collections this week during extreme heat
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual this week due to extreme heat.
The government has today (25 March 2026) announced its decision on the local government reorganisation (LGR) for Hampshire.
Residents of the New Forest district will be served by 2 new unitary councils from April 2028. Residents of the Waterside will receive services from a new local authority, alongside…