Our most popular services.

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Tennis

Two outdoor tennis courts are available adjacent to the Recreation Ground.

Cricket

New Milton has a thriving and ambitious cricket club focused on youth development in a safe and friendly environment.

Ashley Sports Ground

Home to the Town’s Rugby team, the ground also plays host to mini-football...

Bowling

Indoor and outdoor bowling greens are available adjacent to the Recreation Ground.

Allotments

Over 100 plots are rented to residents of all ages to grow plants and vegetables

Fawcetts Field

This facility is home to the towns Football Team with a grass running track and other facilities available

Ballard Water Meadow

A tranquil nature reserve just off Lake Grove Road offers a gentle wander...

Recreation Ground

A park in the centre of town. With amenities for all ages: a Play Park for children…

Barton Common

A very special and notably rare area of lowland heath-grassland, designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). This...

Outdoor Gym Equipment

The gym equipment at the Recreation Ground is a fun and free way to get fit for people of all...

Freedom of Information

Publication Scheme, Classes of Information and Written Requests

Councillors

How to contact, Members’ interests, Code of Conduct

Our team

Eight staff are office-based while a team of eight manage grounds maintenance.

Tree Work Policy

The Council looks after and is responsible for a number of formal amenity areas, public open spaces, playgrounds, allotments etc. throughout the Town.

General Data Protection Regulations 2018

Many changes have been made to the Data Protection Act of 1998 to enhance the rights of an individual, so...

Calendar

Planning, Amenities, Finance and Town Council

Finance & General Purposes Committee

Agenda, Minutes & Appendices.

Street Trading

Every Wednesday, Street Trading selling fresh fruit and vegetables, with other stalls available

Ashley Family Hub

Ashley Family Hub is a 'one-stop' support hub for parents in Ashley and New Milton with families from birth to secondary age.

Other Facilities

New Milton Health & Leisure, Forest Arts Centre and New Milton Library.

Dementia Friendly Allotments

New Milton – Dementia Friendly Town We have five very active Allotment groups throughout the town, covering more than 105...

New Milton & District Twinning Association

The towns of New Milton and Canteleu, a suburb of Rouen in Normandy, have a twinning arrangement between their respective...

New Milton Residents Association

Information about who the Residents Association are and their role in our community.

Go South Coast Service 120

View timetable Traveline South West – English (travelinesw.com)

Help for Households

The government and Hampshire County Council are offering help and support to residents and households in need during these economically...

Biodiversity & SINCs

New Milton has a variety of habitats and interesting environments supporting a rich biodiversity of species and these are recognised...

New Milton Youth Trust

New Milton Youth Trust was formed in 2019 with the aim of addressing the social welfare needs of all people...

Youth Employment Hub

The Central & West Hampshire Youth Employment Hub is a result of partnership working between the Department for Work &...

Introducing the Youth Services Coordinator

New Milton Town Council are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Louise Beardmore who has taken over as Youth...

New Milton Neighbourhood Plan

New Milton Town Council is currently undergoing a review of its Neighbourhood Plan.

The Regulation 14 consultation runs from the 2 June – 16 July 2025.

Please view the Neighbourhood Plan’s dedicated website

www.newmiltonplan.org.uk

Defibrillators in New Milton

Find your nearest Defibrillator

View the Defibrillators in Maps

New Milton in Bloom

South & South East in Bloom

Britain in Bloom

Help for Households

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Latest News

Annual Governance & Accountability Return For the year ended 31st March 2025

The Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014 and Accounts & Audit Regulations 2015 set out the responsibilities of all local...

Important Notice – Ballard Lake

We are aware of the sad situation at Ballard Lake and the death of birds of suspected bird flu. DEFRA...

New Milton Neighbourhood Plan

Your neighbourhood. Your say. We need your views on the proposed new policies and updates to the New Milton...

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Our wonderful town

Alvin Reid

Cllr Alvin Reid
New Milton Town Mayor &
Chairman of New Milton Town Council

If you would like to invite the Mayor of New Milton to open, attend or take part in your event, please contact mayorsoffice@newmiltontowncouncil.gov.uk who will be able to assist with making arrangements.

The Mayor’s nominated charities for 2024/25

New Milton Men’s Shed