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 holidays, a request for an...
Tree Works Notice
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 trees planted per 1 tree...
Now’s the time to plant a tree!
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 you! Please call 01425...
Conservation Grazers Needed
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 of Dexter cattle, we’ve now...
Citizens Advice New Forest
Citizens Advice New Forest are a local independent charity reliant on committed volunteers and location funding. They are currently seeking to recruit some additional Trustees. Duties of a Trustee at CANF To keep up to date with what CANF is doing, giving enough time and energy to the business of CANF, and meeting regularly enough to make the...
Go South Coast Service 120
The New Forest Cango service will be changing to the fixed-route Go South Coast Service 120 from Monday 4 September 2023. The bus service travels a route from Lymington to New Milton, stopping at Sway, Tiptoe and Bashley along the way. View timetable Traveline South West – English (travelinesw.com) C120 Bus service from 4 September
Committed to Environmental Stewardship
Following on from the success of participating in the Environmental Stewardship Scheme for the last ten years since 2013, New Milton Town Council has agreed a five-year extension from 1 September 2023, committing continuing support to maintaining important green spaces in the town. Environmental Stewardship is a land management scheme, operated by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and the...
New Milton Youth Festival
The New Milton Youth Festival takes place this Saturday 9 September 2023 and you are invited to join us on the Recreation Ground for an afternoon of fun from 12pm – 5pm. There will be a Skate & BMX competition, live music and dance from local young people, sports activities, including Busby Brothers Boot Camp, Pickleball and a Girls...
Ashington Park Woodland
New Forest District Council are making it easier to enjoy local green spaces by improving footpaths and access, providing seating and new bridges, and managing the woodland for wildlife. Work is due to start at Ashington Park on Monday 11th September and may disrupt access for approximately 6 weeks. Please use an alternative route. Enhancing local green spaces...
We will remember them
Dear New Milton Resident On Wednesday 23 August 2023 we will remember the New Milton residents who lost their lives when enemy bombs fell on our town during World War II. There will be a short service of remembrance starting at 11 am that morning at the Memorial Clock on Station Road when we will assemble for 1-minute...