Cllr Alvin Reid has just had a progress meeting with SGN reference the gas main replacement works in Bashley. Main points are: 1. Work is on schedule with the excavations well under way. 2. Phase 1 pipe work (cattle grid to Marlpit lane) on schedule for replacement on Thursday. 3. Change of signage will be considered at the Rising Sun...

New Forest District Council (NFDC) will be recycling real Christmas trees from 31 December to 14 January 2025.   Residents can drop off their real Christmas trees at 11 locations across the district.   Residents are asked to remove any decorations first, such as lights or wreaths. Trees must be placed as far back as possible in the fenced bay....

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OFFICE TIMES Over Christmas and New Year the Council will be operating as follows:   Office and phone lines are open 9am to 12.30pm on Monday 23 December and Tuesday 24 December   Office closed on 25-27 December   Office and phone lines are open 9am to 12.30pm on Monday 30 December and Tuesday 31 December...

Season’s Greeting from New Milton Town Mayor, Councillor Alvin Reid. As the end of the year approaches, I am honoured to send you all my very best wishes for a fabulous Christmas and a prosperous, happy and healthy 2025. Being your Mayor has given my wife, Vivian, and me the opportunity to take part in many wonderful community events, and...

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We are grateful to local businesses and organisations who have sponsored parts of the display.   Thank you! Atech UK Ltd Bethel House Care Home House of Hair Wheatsheaf Inn New Milton Residents Association New Milton Sand & Ballast Lions Club of New Milton New Life Church Anthony Harris & Co Bake Bradbeers Charles Nobel Dixon Stewart Kimbers Carpets New...

New Milton Town Mayor, Cllr Alvin Reid, hosted a well-attended Annual Carol Service at St Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton, on Saturday 7 December 2024.   Invited guests and the local congregation, numbering some 150 people, joined the Mayor, Town Councillors and Civic guests, to enjoy special musical performances and Christmas readings.   The Tullagh Junior Strings Ensemble performed beautifully...

Emergency Road Closure for gas works – Roundabout with Old Milton Road/Gore Road/Whitefield   From Monday 09 December,  SGN will be carrying out emergency repairs to the gas main located in the centre of the road on the Old Milton Road roundabout.   It will be necessary to close the roundabout.      This closure will mean no access from Gore...

Once more it is the time of year to celebrate National Tree Week (23 November – 1 December) and this year is extra-special for New Milton Town Council celebrating by planting trees throughout the town.  In particular, three commemorative trees were planted on New Milton War Memorial Recreation, in honour of D-Day 80 anniversary this year, and VE80 and VJ80...

The New Milton local Bobby is PC Christopher Evans.  More information available here New Milton Neighbourhood Policing Team – Hampshire Alert.   They will identify threat, harm and risk to tackle local issues and protect the community. They will investigate local crimes and collect intelligence, working closely with partner agencies to identify the best problem solving approach.   They are...