May 2023 elections – Photo ID requirement now law
New Forest residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of photo ID.
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Save the date for Star Count!
Save the date and sign up to count the stars with us between 17 and 24 February!
Introduction of Voter ID
The government has recently introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections.
Cyber Bobby – Our First Year
The growing demands of the digital age come with pitfalls.
Update on plans to improve recycling and rubbish services
Following the approval of their new waste strategy in July 2022, New Forest District Council (NFDC) will be updating on plans for new recycling and rubbish services at their Environment and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting on 12 January 2023.
Consultation on proposed Public Space Protection Orders starts
A public consultation about two proposed Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for the New Forest has been launched by New Forest District Council.
Cold weather alert issued by UKHSA
With low temperatures and potentially severe overnight frosts forecast across all parts of England from Wednesday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is encouraging people to stay warm and look out for those most at risk from the effects of cold weather.
NFDC Christmas and New Year recycling and rubbish collections
Most household recycling and rubbish collections in the New Forest district will go ahead as usual over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
Letter to the Prime Minister
On Monday (14th November) Councillor Rob Humby, Leader of Hampshire County Council, sent a letter jointly with the Leader of Kent County Council to the Prime Minister warning that without intervention both Councils would become financially unviable within the next few years.
Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan – Partial Update
Hampshire Authorities are working to produce a partial update to the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan. Draft Plan Consultation will be run for 12 weeks between the 8 November 2022 and 31 January 2023.
Plea to drivers to pass animals wide and slow on New Forest roads this autumn
New Forest organisations who make up the Animal Accident Reduction Group are reminding drivers on Forest roads to take extra care
Winter Vaccines
There are two essential vaccines that you may need this winter
New Forest News Round Up
The clocks go back one hour at 2am on Sunday 30 October.
Popular New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival Returns for 2022
The New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival is back this autumn, with experts leading the way on dozens of guided events.
New Forest District Council (NFDC) will be planting 60 trees across the district
This is a part of the Queen’s Green Canopy tree-planting initiative.
Council services: Monday 19 September
New Forest District Council (NFDC) will suspend services as a mark of respect and in line with national protocols on Monday 19 September
Charles III was proclaimed King on Saturday 10 September 2022, at a ceremony at St James’s Palace.
HM King Charles III: Local Proclamation given for New Forest District
New Forest Tour – Cycling Event
The New Forest Tour takes riders on an adventure through the beautiful New Forest National Park
Fordingbridge Twinning Association 40th Anniversary
Last Friday evening, 1 July, saw the celebration of 40 years of the Twinning of Fordingbridge with Vimoutiers in Normandy. During the visit to Vimoutiers by some 40 visitors from Fordingbridge, including 20 members of Fordingbridge Rotary Club, an updated Charter of Friendship was signed by the respective mayors of each town.
40th Anniversary of Fordingbridge Twinning with Vimoutiers
Fordingbridge has been twinned with the French town of Vimoutiers for the last 40 years and a long weekend was planned across the Channel to celebrate this.
