The Mayor of New Milton, Cllr Alvin Reid, welcomed guests to the Annual Commemoration on 10 July 2025 at the Indian Memorial Obelisk at Barton on Sea. This annual event was arranged by the Friends of the Indian Soldiers Memorial in remembrance of the Indian Soldiers who convalesced at Barton on Sea during WWI. The event was attended...
Have Your Say on Local Government Reorganisation
Residents are invited to share their views on the future of local government in our area. Both Hampshire County Council and New Forest District Council are conducting public engagement on proposals for Local Government Reorganisation. You can find more information and access the surveys via the following links: Hampshire County Council: Local Government Reorganisation | About the Council...
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 councils in respect of their accounting and auditing procedures. Each year, the Council’s financial accounts and statements must be examined by an independent internal auditor appointed by the Council. For the year 2024/25 Auditing Solutions Ltd was appointed. New Milton...
Important Notice – Ballard Lake
We are aware of the sad situation at Ballard Lake and the death of birds of suspected bird flu. DEFRA have collected the birds for testing. In the meantime please do not touch or go near any sick, injured or dead birds. While bird flu rarely infects humans and dogs it is best to stay safe and not have contact....
New Milton Neighbourhood Plan
Your neighbourhood. Your say. We need your views on the proposed new policies and updates to the New Milton Neighbourhood Plan. Regulation 14 is a formal consultation on the draft plan which runs from 2 Jun – 16 July 2025 and is available to view online at New Milton Neighbourhood Plan. A copy of the plan is available to...
New Milton Remembers VE80
New Milton Remembers the VE80 anniversary Over 100 New Milton residents, young and old, joined New Milton Mayor, Cllr Alvin Reid, at New Milton War Memorial, in a community Act of Remembrance for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe. New Milton Town Council and the New Milton Royal British Legion branch worked together to organise the Act...
Mayors Commendation at Annual Towns Meeting
PRESS RELEASE Annual Towns Meeting Commends Young People New Milton Town Council held its Annual Towns Meeting for the 45th time since its inception as a Town Council in 1979. (Noting no Annual Towns Meeting was held in 2020 due to the restrictions imposed at the time of the Covid pandemic.) Cllr Alvin Reid, Chairman of the Council...
Your Neighbourhood, Your Say!
NEWS RELEASE New Milton Neighbourhood Plan The Neighbourhood Plan process is led by New Milton Town Council, working with the local community, businesses and land interests to enhance, protect and promote New Milton with a focus on regeneration within the Town Centre. The vision is for a vibrant town centre with many different uses, not just retail – that is a meeting...
VE80 Get-Together
The Lions Club of New Milton & District are hosting the VE80 community celebration this Sunday 4 May 2025 on the War Memorial Recreation Ground. It’s free entry and the event offers WWII displays, military vehicle displays, arena activities, something for everyone to enjoy. Open from 11am-4pm. This New Milton Commemorates a Shared Moment of Celebration event is...
Civic Celebration for Community Champions
New Milton Town Council proudly hosted the annual Citizen of the Year awards at New Milton Memorial Hall in April. It was a delightful evening, welcoming over 130 members of the community in celebration of our Community Champions. Local schools and youth groups were invited to send in their nominations for young people to receive a Mayor’s Commendation. The...