Beautiful bees and glorious gardens
‘Beautiful bees and glorious gardens’ is a special day of wildlife-related activities, all designed to celebrate the importance and fascination of our wonderful bees.
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Don’t leave an open house invitation to burglars
Don’t help burglars break into your property by leaving tools lying around outside when you’re not at home.
Free Electric Blanket Safety Checks
Old or worn electric blankets could be dangerous and cause a fire.
Report antisocial behaviour in your neighbourhood
“You don’t have to put up with antisocial behaviour in your neighbourhood” – that’s the message being given to victims in the New Forest.
Let us be your guide for a safe visit
Whether you live in the Forest or are just visiting us for a fun day out, let us be your guide says Safer New Forest.
Electoral registration system is changing this summer
Over the summer, all New Forest District Council residents will receive a letter telling them about the biggest change to the electoral registration system in nearly 100 years.
Security mark your tools
Tradesmen are urged to security mark valuable tools to discourage thieves from selling them on.
Recalling sporting glories can prompt memories at new dementia groups
Three new sporting reminiscence groups for people with dementia and their carers are being launched in the New Forest
Campsite barbecue danger
If you’re camping in the New Forest this Easter, remember to use your barbecue safely.
Protect your mobile phone
Mobile phones allow us to do much more than simply make calls, text and take photos.
Scam involving the elderly and vulnerable people
Elderly/vulnerable members of the public have been receiving unsolicited telephone calls
New Forest full local plan recommended for adoption
The future of planning and development in the New Forest looks more secure
Don’t leave valuables in your car
It can take as little as 10 seconds for a thief to steal something from your car – so never leave valuables inside.
Appletree Careline launched to improve support to residents
New Forest District Council has launched Appletree Careline, a 24 hour community alarm service for elderly or vulnerable residents
Scam targeting the elderly
Elderly/vulnerable members of the public have been receiving unsolicited telephone calls from criminals purporting to be from their bank or the police.
Ready For Flooding
Information and advice on Flooding (PDF) Before, during and after.
Police warn about bank card phone scam
Police in Southampton, the New Forest and the Eastleigh areas are warning people about a bank card scam
Cyclists urged to switch on bike lights
Cyclists are urged to take extra care and make sure they are seen by other road users as the nights draw in this autumn.
Warning over police call scam
New Forest businesses are urged to be wary if they receive a phone call from someone claiming to be raising money for police officers.
Police and Crime Commissioner approves plans for Fordingbridge SNT to relocate
A public engagement meeting was held on May 15, by Hampshire Constabulary’s Estate Development Programme, to discuss with the community the proposed relocation of the Fordingbridge Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT).
