The Mayor of New Milton is hosting an Afternoon Tea Party at the South Lawn Country House Hotel on Saturday 24 February 2024 starting at 2.30pm.   You are invited to join him for a friendly relaxed afternoon of tea and cake in support of his nominated charity Ashley Family Hub.  We look forward to welcoming you!   Tickets are...

New Forest District Council will recycle your real Christmas from Sunday 31 December 2023 – Sunday 14 January 2024.   The trees will be recycled by chipping to create mulch to be used locally to help keep moisture around plant roots, and prevent weeds from growing.   The drop-off point in New Milton is at Crossmead Avenue Car Park, open...

New Forest District Council are asking for community feedback on their proposed Corporate Plan which outlines the strategic direction for the council over the next 4 years.   You can read the draft plan and give your feed back here Corporate plan consultation – New Forest District Council.    

As the year comes to an end, I am honoured, as your mayor, to send you all my very best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and happy 2024.   Looking back over 2023 I am pleased to have taken part in so many community events with so many committed and dedicated people.  We live in a wonderful...

Hampshire County Council have prepared advice and information for residents about the different types of flooding and who to report it to for prompt action.   For example, sewer flooding should be reported to the local wastewater company and coastal flooding to the Environment Agency. Types of flooding who to contact   Further information about being prepared for a flood can...

Press Release Celebrating National Tree Week   New Milton Town Council always look forward to celebrating National Tree Week (25 November – 3 December), and this year planted trees for local residents including Mary Lunnon and Lynne Ball (Lynne was unable to join us on the day) who participated in the council’s Plant a Tree initiative.  A popular scheme encouraging...

New Milton Town Mayor, Cllr David Hawkins, and fellow Town Councillors, invite you to attend the Annual Carol Service on Saturday 2 December 2023 at 6pm.   The service will take place at St Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton and will feature performances from New Forest Community Choir and the La Nova Singers.   At the end of the service...

LET THE TOWN SHINE, its nearly Christmas!!   You may have noticed the Christmas display is now up and ready for illumination!   The switch on is at 5pm on Saturday 25 November, during the Lions festival and carnival parade event.   There have been several improvements made this year:   The Holm Oak opposite the Fire Station has had the...

NEWS RELEASE   New Milton Town Council and Milton Heritage Society, along with other local interested groups, have been working on the preservation of existing buildings of interest around New Milton.   Examples of these special buildings include: Milton Hall The Milton Hall – Milton Heritage Society, St Mary Magdalene Rectory, and the Station Master’s House. Further information available at...

NEW MILTON TOWN COUNCILLOR FOR BALLARD WARD   A vacancy exists for a Councillor to represent the residents of Ballard Ward. Under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1985, it is proposed to co-opt into this vacancy, and so expressions of interest from potential applicants are welcome.   The closing date for expressions of interest is 11th...