If you know a special individual who has gone above and beyond helping you, or neighbours, or supports the community, now is the time to acknowledge them!   Nominate them for a New Milton Citizen of the Year Award 2024.   Our worthy winner will be celebrated at the Annual Town’s Meeting on Monday 29 April 2024.   Application form...

The Regulation 19 public consultation is now running and ends on 5 March 2024.   The proposals include Ashley Manor Farm.   Documents can be found on the following link.   https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/strategic-planning/hampshire-minerals-waste-plan/minerals-waste-plan-partial-update-consultation/hmwp-partial-update   Discussion on a drafted response form will take place within the usual Planning meeting, being held on Thursday 29 February at the Town Hall, starting at 6.30pm.

Hampshire County Council wants to hear your views on proposals to change some of the important services they provide from April 2025.   Further information about the consultation   Have your say now!   Consultation closes 31 March 2024.  

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...