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Approval for 70-bed care home near planned homes

31 March 2025
Approval for 70-bed care home near planned homes

Approval for 70-bed care home near planned homes

31 March 2025

Plans for a new 70-bed care home have been given the green light.


Damaged spit won’t be repaired without funding

31 March 2025
Damaged spit won’t be repaired without funding

Damaged spit won’t be repaired without funding

31 March 2025

A section of a shingle bank at Hurst Spit which was damaged by storms will not be repaired unless funding is found.


Two miles of former Forest railway line to be turned into public footpath

31 March 2025
Two miles of former Forest railway line to be turned into public footpath

Two miles of former Forest railway line to be turned into public footpath

31 March 2025

A two-mile section of a former railway line which runs through the New Forest will be transformed into a public footpath.


Airport green light to double jet fuel storage area

25 March 2025
Airport green light to double jet fuel storage area

Airport green light to double jet fuel storage area

25 March 2025

Expansion plans for jet fuel storage at Bournemouth Airport have been approved amid an expected increase in flights.


‘Economic catalyst’ plans move forward

23 March 2025
‘Economic catalyst’ plans move forward

‘Economic catalyst’ plans move forward

23 March 2025

An employment development which will be a “significant economic catalyst” for part of the New Forest has cleared a key hurdle.


Electric bikes ‘almost exclusively’ linked to crime – police boss

14 March 2025
Electric bikes ‘almost exclusively’ linked to crime – police boss

Electric bikes ‘almost exclusively’ linked to crime – police boss

14 March 2025

Bikes with electric motors are being used “almost exclusively” in crime, say police.

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Residents feel “ignored” at conclusion to public hearings into minerals plan

04 March 2025
Residents feel “ignored” at conclusion to public hearings into minerals plan

Residents feel “ignored” at conclusion to public hearings into minerals plan

04 March 2025

Public hearings for the proposed Hampshire minerals and waste plan have finished - but residents still feel they are not being listened to.


‘May cause nuisance’ – pizza branch rejected over extra trading hours

28 February 2025
‘May cause nuisance’ – pizza branch rejected over extra trading hours

‘May cause nuisance’ – pizza branch rejected over extra trading hours

28 February 2025

A Christchurch pizza branch has been denied the extra trading hours it asked for.


New build plan for school approved

23 February 2025
New build plan for school approved

New build plan for school approved

23 February 2025

A school was given the green light to replace two timber cabins with a new building which would provide a home for a wrap-around childcare service.


‘Overwhelming’ revamp plans for quay pub are thrown out

19 February 2025
‘Overwhelming’ revamp plans for quay pub are thrown out

‘Overwhelming’ revamp plans for quay pub are thrown out

19 February 2025

Improvement plans for the Haven House Inn at Mudeford Quay, including a new roof for an outdoor seating area, have been thrown out.


Council confirms its intentions over Lymington Town Hall

13 February 2025
Council confirms its intentions over Lymington Town Hall

Council confirms its intentions over Lymington Town Hall

13 February 2025

The immediate future of Lymington Town Hall has been secured after assurances from council leaders – but long-term plans could still see it sold.


Big backlash over new plan for Forest quarry

06 February 2025
Big backlash over new plan for Forest quarry

Big backlash over new plan for Forest quarry

06 February 2025

Plans for a new quarry near Fordingbridge are moving forward – but concerns have been raised over noise, dust and the effect on wildlife.


Over 350 ‘mutually agreed resignations’ at cash-strapped council

03 February 2025
Over 350 ‘mutually agreed resignations’ at cash-strapped council

Over 350 ‘mutually agreed resignations’ at cash-strapped council

03 February 2025

More than 350 voluntary redundancies have been approved at Hampshire County Council, saving a total of £4.5m.

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Councillors open doors for CCTV in taxi cabs

01 February 2025
Councillors open doors for CCTV in taxi cabs

Councillors open doors for CCTV in taxi cabs

01 February 2025

Introducing a requirement for taxis licensed in the New Forest to have CCTV will be subject to further consideration in the future.


Council may dip £70m into reserves if 15% tax rise is not approved

01 February 2025
Council may dip £70m into reserves if 15% tax rise is not approved

Council may dip £70m into reserves if 15% tax rise is not approved

01 February 2025

Hampshire County Council may dip £70million into its reserves if a 15% tax increase is not approved, it has been warned.

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Forest-based lifeboat charity set to lose funding

29 January 2025
Forest-based lifeboat charity set to lose funding

Forest-based lifeboat charity set to lose funding

29 January 2025

A New Forest-based independent lifeboat rescue charity could lose nearly £50,000 in annual county council funding.


Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

28 January 2025
Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

28 January 2025

Waste management firm Veolia wants to expand its site in Marchwood because it is running out of room.


Learning disabilities group plans arts and meeting space

24 January 2025
Learning disabilities group plans arts and meeting space

Learning disabilities group plans arts and meeting space

24 January 2025

A group in Ringwood which supports people with learning disabilities is planning two single-storey buildings for arts and a meeting space.


Forest council’s £1.75m HQ refurb could be axed

21 January 2025
Forest council’s £1.75m HQ refurb could be axed

Forest council’s £1.75m HQ refurb could be axed

21 January 2025

A £1.75 million refurbishment of New Forest District Council’s HQ could be axed amid the prospect of council mergers.


‘Not wanted’ – homes and cafe plans for Parley Cross are slammed

19 January 2025
‘Not wanted’ – homes and cafe plans for Parley Cross are slammed

‘Not wanted’ – homes and cafe plans for Parley Cross are slammed

19 January 2025

Apartments, commercial units and a Costa café drive-through planned for a site at Parley Cross have not found favour with residents.


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