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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

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.


Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

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

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New Milton faces ‘reasonable’ 8% tax share hike

New Milton faces ‘reasonable’ 8% tax share hike

New Milton faces ‘reasonable’ 8% tax share hike

Residents face an 8% hike in New Milton’s council tax share, described by the mayor as “reasonable” in the current financial climate.


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

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

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

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

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


‘I’ll be a loud voice’ – village farmer wins NFDC by-election after rejoining Tories

‘I’ll be a loud voice’ – village farmer wins NFDC by-election after rejoining Tories

‘I’ll be a loud voice’ – village farmer wins NFDC by-election after rejoining Tories

Bransgore farmer Richard Frampton vowed to “hit the ground running” after again triumphing in a New Forest District Council by-election.


Polls open in New Forest by-election

Polls open in New Forest by-election

Polls open in New Forest by-election

Residents in a New Forest ward will go to the polls today to choose a new district representative.


Council confirms its intentions over Lymington Town Hall

Council confirms its intentions over Lymington Town Hall

Council confirms its intentions over Lymington Town Hall

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


Council warns of slight disruption as it opens new £8m waste and services depot

Council warns of slight disruption as it opens new £8m waste and services depot

Council warns of slight disruption as it opens new £8m waste and services depot

Residents in some parts of the New Forest could experience slight changes to their waste collections as operations move to a new £8m depot.


Plea to hike council tax by 15% is turned down by government as Hampshire leader confirms revised increase

Plea to hike council tax by 15% is turned down by government as Hampshire leader confirms revised increase

Plea to hike council tax by 15% is turned down by government as Hampshire leader confirms revised increase

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council’s plan to slap its residents with a huge 15% council tax increase has been rejected by the government.

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‘Good news’ – HCC leader welcomes government approval of fast-track devolution

‘Good news’ – HCC leader welcomes government approval of fast-track devolution

‘Good news’ – HCC leader welcomes government approval of fast-track devolution

Hampshire County Council’s fast-track devolution plans – which includes the postponement of May’s elections – have been approved by government.


New Forest MP backs return of death penalty after child murderer sentenced

New Forest MP backs return of death penalty after child murderer sentenced

New Forest MP backs return of death penalty after child murderer sentenced

A New Forest MP has called for the return of the death penalty following the “frustrating” sentencing of a child murderer.


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