New Forest District Council are asking for community feedback on their proposed Corporate Plan which outlines the strategic direction for the council over the next 4 years. You can read the draft plan and give your feed back here Corporate plan consultation – New Forest District Council.
Season’s Greetings from New Milton Town Mayor Cllr David Hawkins
As the year comes to an end, I am honoured, as your mayor, to send you all my very best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and happy 2024. Looking back over 2023 I am pleased to have taken part in so many community events with so many committed and dedicated people. We live in a wonderful...
Types of flooding explained
Hampshire County Council have prepared advice and information for residents about the different types of flooding and who to report it to for prompt action. For example, sewer flooding should be reported to the local wastewater company and coastal flooding to the Environment Agency. Types of flooding who to contact Further information about being prepared for a flood can...
Celebrating National Tree Week
Press Release Celebrating National Tree Week New Milton Town Council always look forward to celebrating National Tree Week (25 November – 3 December), and this year planted trees for local residents including Mary Lunnon and Lynne Ball (Lynne was unable to join us on the day) who participated in the council’s Plant a Tree initiative. A popular scheme encouraging...
Annual Carol Service
New Milton Town Mayor, Cllr David Hawkins, and fellow Town Councillors, invite you to attend the Annual Carol Service on Saturday 2 December 2023 at 6pm. The service will take place at St Mary Magdalene Church, New Milton and will feature performances from New Forest Community Choir and the La Nova Singers. At the end of the service...
Let the town shine!
LET THE TOWN SHINE, its nearly Christmas!! You may have noticed the Christmas display is now up and ready for illumination! The switch on is at 5pm on Saturday 25 November, during the Lions festival and carnival parade event. There have been several improvements made this year: The Holm Oak opposite the Fire Station has had the...
Preserving our Heritage
NEWS RELEASE New Milton Town Council and Milton Heritage Society, along with other local interested groups, have been working on the preservation of existing buildings of interest around New Milton. Examples of these special buildings include: Milton Hall The Milton Hall – Milton Heritage Society, St Mary Magdalene Rectory, and the Station Master’s House. Further information available at...
Councillor Vacancy – Ballard Ward
NEW MILTON TOWN COUNCILLOR FOR BALLARD WARD A vacancy exists for a Councillor to represent the residents of Ballard Ward. Under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1985, it is proposed to co-opt into this vacancy, and so expressions of interest from potential applicants are welcome. The closing date for expressions of interest is 11th...
Armistice & Remembrance Sunday
Stay Informed! E-news Remembrance Sunday 2023 Armistice & Remembrance Sunday Armistice Day Please join us and the Royal British Legion when we assemble at the War Memorial on the Recreation Ground at 11 am on Saturday 11 November 2023. New Milton Remembers Our Remembrance Sunday Parade & Wreath-laying ceremony will take place on Sunday 12 November 2023. The parade will assemble at...
New Milton Round Table Fireworks Display
The wet weather conditions over the last couple of weeks culminating in Storm Ciarán have created atrocious ground conditions at Fawcetts Field. We are not responsible for the weather. We are, however, responsible for providing safe and well looked after facilities for our residents. The sodden and muddy field was checked and considered inappropriate for a community event, bearing...