The Government’s statutory consultation on the future of local government services across Hampshire, including here in New Forest district, is now at the midway stage. If you’ve not yet had a chance to respond to the consultation, why not take a few minutes to do so before the festive break. You can share your viewsRead more
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Daytime parking charges have been introduced at New Lane and Saltgrass Lane. The new Pay and Display arrangements have been set at £1.00 per hour, up to a maximum stay of all day, operating from Monday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. As part of the new traffic management arrangements, motor caravan vehicles will notRead more
Many thanks to the coastal team at New Forest District Council who have completed the first phase of repair works to a short section of seawall at Milford-on-Sea. Over the last few weeks, over 1,300 tonnes of rock amour were delivered to site. The coastal team and contractors have placed around 550 tonnes of thisRead more
Milford-on-Sea Celebrates Major Upgrade to Village Bins Milford-on-Sea is set to benefit from a cleaner, smarter, and more efficient waste-collection system thanks to a major investment by Milford-on-Sea Parish Council working in partnership with New Forest District Council (NFDC). After completing a comprehensive review of every bin in the parish—including their location, size and collectionRead more
Essential works to maintain the integrity of the seawall and revetment along the frontage near Hurst Road East Car Park will be undertaken by New Forest District Council. These works will be carried out in two phases. Phase 1. – Temporary Rock Revetment Starting week commencing Monday, 10th of November 2025, the contractor will mobiliseRead more
New Forest District Council have completed their maintenance works to restore Hurst Spit, following severe damage during winter storms in 2023 to 2024 and Storm Herminia earlier in the year. With good weather conditions last week, over 11.000 tones of shingle were recycled to reinforce narrower, eroded areas and restore the functional performance of theRead more
Entries are now open for Milford and Keyhaven Scarecrow Trail. For entry forms available from the Parish Office or visit Milford and Keyhaven Scarecrow Trail on Facebook or email milfordscarecrowtrail@gmail.com – Entries cost £2.00 per household/business and all proceeds raised go to Scarf New Forest and Milford and Keyhaven Scout Group. The trail will takeRead more
Milford-on-Sea Parish Council have been informed by New Forest District Council that essential beach recycling works will be undertaken this October a Hurst Spit. The maintenance work is required ahead of the Winter 2025/26 to restore the spit’s profile and reduce the risk of flooding and erosion in Keyhaven and surrounding areas following severe stormsRead more
As part on New Forest District Council’s approach to Local Government Reorganisation they are engaging in a variety of people and organisations to understand what the needs are for residents, businesses and organisations. Please follow the link below which provides a Summary of New Forest District’s Engagement Report, Country-wide survey, Waterside Engagement Project Report, DeliberativeRead more
