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Setting NFDC budget ‘like arranging deckchairs on Titanic’

Setting NFDC budget ‘like arranging deckchairs on Titanic’

Setting NFDC budget ‘like arranging deckchairs on Titanic’

02 March 2025

Setting a budget for NFDC was compared with making decisions about deckchairs on the Titanic before being hit by the devolution “iceberg”.


Scientists say wheelie bins needed to cut human food waste boost to fox population

Scientists say wheelie bins needed to cut human food waste boost to fox population

Scientists say wheelie bins needed to cut human food waste boost to fox population

01 March 2025

Plans to replace the Forest’s plastic refuse bags with wheelie bins could be key to managing the fox population, it has been claimed.

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How much your council tax is going up, as hike approved by New Forest District Council

How much your council tax is going up, as hike approved by New Forest District Council

How much your council tax is going up, as hike approved by New Forest District Council

25 February 2025

New Forest residents are set to for a total hike of 5% in their council tax after the district council raised its share by the maximum allowed.


More flooding cautions for New Forest and Christchurch

More flooding cautions for New Forest and Christchurch

More flooding cautions for New Forest and Christchurch

25 February 2025

Further flooding is expected in the New Forest and parts of Christchurch today.


Stolen horse box and motorbikes found

Stolen horse box and motorbikes found

Stolen horse box and motorbikes found

25 February 2025

Police celebrated tracking down a horsebox and two off-road motorcycles that had been stolen in the New Forest.


Forest flood warning as almost half a month of rain falls

Forest flood warning as almost half a month of rain falls

Forest flood warning as almost half a month of rain falls

24 February 2025

Rising river levels could cause flooding in parts of the New Forest today (Monday).


Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

23 February 2025

Development proposals for Lymington were criticised as “totally inappropriate” as NFDC launches a consultation over its district wide Local Plan.

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Forest marking fee increase for 2025

Forest marking fee increase for 2025

Forest marking fee increase for 2025

22 February 2025

The prices commoners pay for turning out their animals on the national park Crown Land and New Forest Commons have increased this year.


Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

21 February 2025

New Forest District Council planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 21st February.


Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

21 February 2025

New Forest National Park Authority planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 21st February.


Private meeting held on charging plans for car parks in New Forest National Park

Private meeting held on charging plans for car parks in New Forest National Park

Private meeting held on charging plans for car parks in New Forest National Park

21 February 2025

Plans to introduce charges at nearly all car parks in the New Forest National Park are back on the table.


Consultation opens on plans which will see NFDC axed

Consultation opens on plans which will see NFDC axed

Consultation opens on plans which will see NFDC axed

20 February 2025

Residents are being asked their views on government plans to create a new combined authority for the area.


Council’s £274k boost for community groups

Council’s £274k boost for community groups

Council’s £274k boost for community groups

19 February 2025

NFDC is dishing out more than a quarter of a million pounds to projects that foster wellbeing and community connections in the Forest.


Leader of soon to be abolished council responds as government confirms fast-track devolution

Leader of soon to be abolished council responds as government confirms fast-track devolution

Leader of soon to be abolished council responds as government confirms fast-track devolution

15 February 2025

The leader of New Forest District Council has pledged to do what she can for residents following the approval of fast-track devolution.


Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

15 February 2025

Environmental campaigners from the New Forest have taken their call for warm homes for everyone to the heart of government.


‘Radical change’ needed or commoning in the New Forest faces ‘bleak future’

‘Radical change’ needed or commoning in the New Forest faces ‘bleak future’

‘Radical change’ needed or commoning in the New Forest faces ‘bleak future’

14 February 2025

Time is running out for commoning in the Forest unless groups unite over widening funding gaps and increasing visitor pressures, it has been warned.

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Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

13 February 2025

New Forest District Council planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 14th February.


Stunt horse-riding displays confirmed for this year’s New Forest Show

Stunt horse-riding displays confirmed for this year’s New Forest Show

Stunt horse-riding displays confirmed for this year’s New Forest Show

12 February 2025

Renowned stunt horse riders are set to wow the crowds at this year’s New Forest Show.


TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

12 February 2025

Celebrity naturalist Chris Packham is highlighting the dangers grass seeds can pose to dogs after his pet was rushed to the vets.


On a roll: Paultons Park scoops 11th Loo of the Year award

On a roll: Paultons Park scoops 11th Loo of the Year award

On a roll: Paultons Park scoops 11th Loo of the Year award

09 February 2025

Top notch washrooms and toilet facilities have seen Paultons Park recognised in the Loo of the Year Awards for the 11th consecutive year.


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