The Friends of the Indian Soldiers Memorial at Barton on Sea are holding their inaugural AGM this Wednesday 28 September 2022.   The meeting starts at 6pm at New Milton Town Hall and members of the public are welcome to attend and learn more about the history of the Memorial and the activities of the Friends Group.   Contact for...

New Milton Town Council will be hosting a Moment of Reflection on the Eve of the Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday 18 September around the Memorial Clock (junction with Spencer Road South opposite the Walkers Arms).   You are invited to join us from 1950 hours this Sunday to observe 1 minute silence at 2000...

As a mark of respect for the funeral of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, the New Milton Town Council Offices will be closed on Monday 19 September 2022.   Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 20 September 2022.

If you would like to write a message to the Royal Family during this period of national mourning, there is a Book of Condolence at New Milton Town Hall.   The front desk is open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.  Please note the Town Hall will be closed on Monday 19 September, reopening on Tuesday 20 September.   There is a...

We make the following announcement following the passing of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second. Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest- reigning Monarch. But the basis on which our monarchy is built has ensured that through the centuries...

Following the sad news yesterday of the death of our Queen, we are flying our Union and Town Council flags at half-mast.  The flags are flying at Fawcetts Field entrance, the War Memorial on New Milton Recreation Ground and the Indian Soldiers Memorial at Barton on Sea.   We have been advised that in accordance with Operation London Bridge protocol,...

New Milton Town Council expresses its sympathy at the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She has provided an unparalleled service to this country and her passing is deeply felt by us all. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family.

We will have a contractor working on Ashley Recreation Ground from Tuesday 13 September undertaking construction works in the car park and creating a new footpath.   There will be heavy machinery in use during these works and we ask visitors to the Recreation Ground and playpark to stay aware and be mindful of this at all times.   We...

The Friends of the Indian Soldiers Memorial will be holding their inaugural AGM on Wednesday 28 September 2022 at New Milton Town Hall.   The Friends group invite members of the public to attend and learn more about the group’s activities and the heritage of the Indian Memorial.   Please register your interest to indiasoldiersnewforest@outlook.com or contact Sue Larking, Committee...