Stay Informed! E-news Remembrance Sunday 2023 Armistice & Remembrance Sunday Armistice Day Please join us and the Royal British Legion when we assemble at the War Memorial on the Recreation Ground at 11 am on Saturday 11 November 2023. New Milton Remembers Our Remembrance Sunday Parade & Wreath-laying ceremony will take place on Sunday 12 November 2023. ...
The wet weather conditions over the last couple of weeks culminating in Storm Ciarán have created atrocious ground conditions at Fawcetts Field. We are not responsible for the weather. We are, however, responsible for providing safe and well looked after facilities for our residents. The sodden and muddy field was checked and considered inappropriate...
The Met Office has issued weather warnings from Wednesday this week for Storm Ciarán. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/…/warnings…/uk-warnings… The storm is likely to bring heavy rain and strong winds in our region, with potential for disruption to travel and services. Keep up to date with local weather updates https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/…/warnings-and…/uk-warnings Check for Environment Agency flood alerts, know your flood...
We are delighted to welcome 2 Dexter steers this week to Ballard Water Meadow. They are the newest members of our conservation team and will shortly be joined by other Dexter cattle, as they carry out the very important role of conservation grazing. Read more here Facebook Please take care when visiting...
We have finalised our list of trees and locations for this season’s Plant a Tree Initiative. We’ve included Acer Autumn Blaze, 2 varieties of flowering Crab Apple trees and two versions of Flowering Cherry. Lots of lovely seasonal colour to look forward to! Download the order form and map Plant a Tree Initiative...
Ashley Infant School has re-launched the Ashley Family Hub with the first session on Tuesday 3 October 2023 starting at 10.30am to 12pm. The Hub offers support to local families and will provide interactive sessions including Rhyme Time, Sing and Move with Candice, Dancing with Michelle and Jiggy Wrigglers. The Hub takes place...
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR New Milton Town Council (Ballard Ward) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the New Milton Town Council. If by 16 October 2023, 14 days after the date of this notice excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank...
Further to recent tree surveys undertaken at Brook Avenue, we have instructed a local tree contractor to carry out tree felling works. Approximately 16 trees are infected with Ash Die Back and these trees will be felled this week. We will be replanting trees in line with our tree policy which means 2...
Our Plant a Tree scheme is now open again ready for the tree planting season. We invite you to participate and contribute to enhancing New Milton’s green canopy. You’ll be able to choose a tree and location from our list, make the payment, and we’ll plant the tree and look after it for...
Livestock grazing is essential for the conservation of many of England’s most important wildlife habitats. New Milton Town Council are responsible for the Ballard Water Meadow site, designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation; managed in line with Environmental Stewardship requirements under the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. Previously grazed by a small herd...
