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Last Thursday evening, 15th January, saw the first Fordingbridge Twinning Association meeting of the year.

On Friday (9 January 2026), New Forest District Council (NFDC) submitted its response to the government’s statutory consultation on local government reorganisation, setting out its preferred approach and the evidence that underpins it.

Through raising funds and a Go Fund Me page the club has managed to raise enough money to make some much needed upgrades to the building.

Parents and grandparents call for modern, inclusive play equipment, better drainage and improved access.

A small group from Fordingbridge Twinning visited its twin town, Vimoutiers, in Normandy during the first weekend of December. The…

Due to low temperatures this week, NFDC has activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP).

Councils back “five unitary council” model and urge residents to have their say on Local Government Reorganisation

Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) will be abolished, saving the taxpayer at least £100 million and helping to fund frontline officers to cut crime.

Residents, organisations and businesses are being asked to share their views on the next stage of the New Forest National Park Local Plan review.

Fordingbridge joined together for Remembrance Sunday, beginning with an Act of Remembrance at the Memorial Gates, and followed by a Procession through the town to St Mary’s Church for the Remembrance Sunday service.

Hampshire County Council is asking for people’s views on its budget for 2026/27.

New Forest District Council will pause consulting on its Local Plan review to ensure it aligns with potential changes arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising their housing tenants about important new legal protections that come into force from 27 October 2025, commonly known as Awaab’s Law.

We are issuing the below crime prevention advice following a recent theft from vehicle series in Ringwood, Fordingbridge, New Milton and Sway.

New Forest residents are invited to give their views about the National Park in an online survey.

Bin deliveries are nearly complete for residents in Phase 2 (Bransgore, Fordingbridge and Ringwood) of New Forest District Council’s new…

We are reminding residents that fly-tipping, the illegal dumping of waste onto land not licensed to receive it, is a…

New Forest District Council has agreed its final proposal for Local Government Reorganisation, with unanimous cross-party support for an option that keeps the New Forest whole within a new Mid Hampshire unitary authority. 

New Forest District Council will next week consider its final proposal for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hampshire and the Solent, with a strong recommendation to support a model that keeps the New Forest whole within a new Mid Hampshire unitary authority. 

Fordingbridge Twinning Association will be welcoming the return of Graeme and Andrea for another evening of live music which everyone…