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New Forest residents can apply for funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has announced plans to let the grass grow longer this spring.
In May and parts of June, grass will be left to grow, rather than being mowed, on some verges and larger patches of land in the district.

At their Council meeting (8 April 2024) New Forest District Council presented their new corporate plan, outlining the vision, values, and priorities for the period 2024 to 2028.

New Forest District Council has successfully bid to receive £100,000 in funding from the government to improve its digital planning processes.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) have set their portion of the 2024/25 Council Tax at £199.79 per year, per household (for a Band D property) at their Full Council meeting on Monday 26 February 2024.

In a pivotal move, New Forest District Council embraces enhanced recycling strategies, targeting a substantial reduction in general waste and bolstering UK-wide recycling efforts to meet the 2035 goal.

The New Forest National Park Authority has confirmed new planning controls for temporary campsites to protect local communities and the environment of the New Forest following a consultation.

At their Cabinet meeting today, Wednesday 7 February 2024, New Forest District Council (NFDC) moved ahead with a recommendation to Council that work commences on a formal review of its Local Plan.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has begun a trial of new CCTV camera technology in Fordingbridge.

The Corporate Plan lasts for 4 years and sets the strategic direction for the council. 

The gastronomic innovator George Egg, famed for his creative fusion of cooking and comedy, is set to embark on a thrilling visit to The Burgate School Fordingbridge.

Residents in the New Forest have rated information update emails from New Forest District Council (NFDC) 9 out of 10 for the fourth year in a row.

A lovely afternoon tea was served to local volunteers by Fordingbridge Town Council yesterday afternoon, as a thank you for…

Following the wonderful Christmas Lights switch on last weekend in Fordingbridge I thought it would be good to let you all know what else we have been doing during a busy year for Fordingbridge Town Council.

Cllr Jill Cleary has now been Leader of New Forest District Council (NFDC) for one year. With responsibility for the overall strategy of the council and the Cabinet, Cllr Cleary has reflected on her first year and what the priority projects are for the New Forest.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) will discuss at their Cabinet meeting (6 December 2023) supporting Freedom Leisure by contributing towards the additional cost of energy at the district’s five leisure centres arising from unforeseen global influences over the last couple of years.

Fordingbridge Events Group and Fordingbridge Town Council is hosting a family event on Friday, 1 December, from 5.00 – 8.00 pm to celebrate the Christmas light switch-on and spread some festive cheer

There are some changes to recycling and rubbish collections over Christmas and New Year.

New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising their residents of extra precautions they should take, and how to check the latest on council services.

The Two Bridges Care Group had an extraordinary meeting this week, because the group is running out of drivers and coordinators.