New Milton Neighbourhood Plan

New Milton Neighbourhood Plan

The Neighbourhood Plan has been reviewed and we need your views on the proposed new policies and updates.   For more information please go to the dedicated website New Milton Neighbourhood Plan.   Please participate in the engagement period which runs online from 10th – 21 March 2025.   You are also welcome to come along to our drop-in sessions...

New Milton Citizen of the Year 2025

New Milton Citizen of the Year 2025

We would like to receive your nominations for the New Milton Citizen of the Year.     Let us know about your kind and caring neighbour or a special person with a heart of gold.  We want to say thank you to the unsung heroes in our community!   Please complete and return the Nomination form for COTY 2025 by Monday 3...

Changes to recycling and rubbish collections

Changes to recycling and rubbish collections

New Forest District Council are introducing a new waste collection service for the New Forest district from June 2025 to March 2026.   It will be introduced in 3 phases, with different areas starting at different times.   New Milton will be Phase 1 starting June 2025.  Further information.   Households will get wheelie bins for alternate week recycling and rubbish...

Update from SGN Progress Meeting

Update from SGN Progress Meeting

Cllr Alvin Reid has just had a progress meeting with SGN reference the gas main replacement works in Bashley. Main points are: 1. Work is on schedule with the excavations well under way. 2. Phase 1 pipe work (cattle grid to Marlpit lane) on schedule for replacement on Thursday. 3. Change of signage will be considered at the Rising Sun...

Recycle your real Christmas Tree

Recycle your real Christmas Tree

New Forest District Council (NFDC) will be recycling real Christmas trees from 31 December to 14 January 2025.   Residents can drop off their real Christmas trees at 11 locations across the district.   Residents are asked to remove any decorations first, such as lights or wreaths. Trees must be placed as far back as possible in the fenced bay....

Christmas & New Year Office Open and Close Dates

Christmas & New Year Office Open and Close Dates

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OFFICE TIMES Over Christmas and New Year the Council will be operating as follows:   Office and phone lines are open 9am to 12.30pm on Monday 23 December and Tuesday 24 December   Office closed on 25-27 December   Office and phone lines are open 9am to 12.30pm on Monday 30 December and Tuesday 31 December...

A Christmas Message from the New Milton Town Mayor

A Christmas Message from the New Milton Town Mayor

Season’s Greeting from New Milton Town Mayor, Councillor Alvin Reid. As the end of the year approaches, I am honoured to send you all my very best wishes for a fabulous Christmas and a prosperous, happy and healthy 2025. Being your Mayor has given my wife, Vivian, and me the opportunity to take part in many wonderful community events, and...

Crisis & Support Helplines

Crisis & Support Helplines

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦   www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk Crisis & Support Helplines   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 – 𝟭𝟭𝟲 𝟭𝟮𝟯 Free confidential helpline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year   𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗠 (𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆) – 𝟬𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟱𝟴 𝟱𝟴 𝟱𝟴 If you are down, or have hit a wall for any reason, and need to talk or find information and support....

Christmas Lights Display

Christmas Lights Display

We are grateful to local businesses and organisations who have sponsored parts of the display.   Thank you! Atech UK Ltd Bethel House Care Home House of Hair Wheatsheaf Inn New Milton Residents Association New Milton Sand & Ballast Lions Club of New Milton New Life Church Anthony Harris & Co Bake Bradbeers Charles Nobel Dixon Stewart Kimbers Carpets New...

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