We are delighted to welcome 2 Dexter steers this week to Ballard Water Meadow. They are the newest members of our conservation team and will shortly be joined by other Dexter cattle, as they carry out the very important role of conservation grazing. Read more here Facebook Please take care when visiting the meadow – do not...
Plant a Tree Initiative
We have finalised our list of trees and locations for this season’s Plant a Tree Initiative. We’ve included Acer Autumn Blaze, 2 varieties of flowering Crab Apple trees and two versions of Flowering Cherry. Lots of lovely seasonal colour to look forward to! Download the order form and map Plant a Tree Initiative order form and map
Ashley Family Hub
Ashley Infant School has re-launched the Ashley Family Hub with the first session on Tuesday 3 October 2023 starting at 10.30am to 12pm. The Hub offers support to local families and will provide interactive sessions including Rhyme Time, Sing and Move with Candice, Dancing with Michelle and Jiggy Wrigglers. The Hub takes place every Tuesday during term-time at...
Notice – Vacancy in the Office of Councillor
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR New Milton Town Council (Ballard Ward) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the New Milton Town Council. If by 16 October 2023, 14 days after the date of this notice excluding Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, a request for an...
Tree Works Notice
Further to recent tree surveys undertaken at Brook Avenue, we have instructed a local tree contractor to carry out tree felling works. Approximately 16 trees are infected with Ash Die Back and these trees will be felled this week. We will be replanting trees in line with our tree policy which means 2 trees planted per 1 tree...
Now’s the time to plant a tree!
Our Plant a Tree scheme is now open again ready for the tree planting season. We invite you to participate and contribute to enhancing New Milton’s green canopy. You’ll be able to choose a tree and location from our list, make the payment, and we’ll plant the tree and look after it for you! Please call 01425...
Conservation Grazers Needed
Livestock grazing is essential for the conservation of many of England’s most important wildlife habitats. New Milton Town Council are responsible for the Ballard Water Meadow site, designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation; managed in line with Environmental Stewardship requirements under the Higher Level Stewardship scheme. Previously grazed by a small herd of Dexter cattle, we’ve now...
Citizens Advice New Forest
Citizens Advice New Forest are a local independent charity reliant on committed volunteers and location funding. They are currently seeking to recruit some additional Trustees. Duties of a Trustee at CANF To keep up to date with what CANF is doing, giving enough time and energy to the business of CANF, and meeting regularly enough to make the...
Go South Coast Service 120
The New Forest Cango service will be changing to the fixed-route Go South Coast Service 120 from Monday 4 September 2023. The bus service travels a route from Lymington to New Milton, stopping at Sway, Tiptoe and Bashley along the way. View timetable Traveline South West – English (travelinesw.com) C120 Bus service from 4 September
Committed to Environmental Stewardship
Following on from the success of participating in the Environmental Stewardship Scheme for the last ten years since 2013, New Milton Town Council has agreed a five-year extension from 1 September 2023, committing continuing support to maintaining important green spaces in the town. Environmental Stewardship is a land management scheme, operated by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and the...