The Friends of the Indian Soldiers Memorial group and New Milton Town Council worked closely together to host the Annual Commemoration held on Monday 10 July 2023 at the Indian Memorial Obelisk located in Barton on Sea.   The Friends group, formed in 2022, are keen to continue to promote and share the heritage and history of the Indian Memorial...

Pre-application information has been supplied regarding a proposal for solar array at land west of Stem Lane and Walkford Brook.   The main development site lays outside of the New Milton parish boundary, however, access would be via Stem Lane, from an existing access point just north of the railway bridge.   There will be a public engagement event at...

Hampshire County Council is seeking residents’ and stakeholders’ views on its financial strategy for managing the budget over the next two years, up to April 2025.   They would like to hear your views on several proposed high-level options that could contribute towards balancing the County Council’s revenue budget.   The Council is also lobbying the Government for a more...

Important Information   Construction works are commencing on Ashley Recreation Ground for an expected duration of 9 weeks.   The works include the construction of the Youth Club Building and associated landscaping.   Please beware of heavy machinery and vehicle movements in the area.  We will attempt to keep disruption to a minimum.   For further information please contact 01425...

HAVE YOUR SAY!   Climate change is putting many more properties, infrastructure and open spaces at risk from coastal flooding and erosion.   The Christchurch Bay and Harbour Strategy covers the area from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour.   You are invited to have you say during the consultation process open from Monday 5 June to Sunday...

New Milton Town Council are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Louise Beardmore who has taken over as Youth Services Coordinator to continue to develop the services for young people in our local community.   Louise has a background in education and training, working in specialist and mainstream provisions, and more recently working to support young people in care....

Press Release                                                                           New Milton Town Mayor appointed   New Milton Town Council are pleased to announce that Councillor David Hawkins has been appointed New Milton Town Mayor for the municipal year 2023-2024.   Cllr Hawkins is a well-respected member of the Council and offers a wide range of experience and enthusiasm in New Milton civic and community matters, having been...

ASHLEY MANOR FARM gravel extraction planning application    All details can be found on New Forest District Council planning pages, by entering reference 22/10823.  Public representations should be made directly on that website Planning – New Forest District Council or via post to New Forest District Council Planning department, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7PA.   The amended details...

It was great to see the volunteers of New Milton Community Garden break the ground for their community project last week.   The project is by the community, for the community, and anyone and everyone are invited to play an active part in growing, digging, planting, and making the most of this outside space adjacent to Fawcetts Field.   Read...

Following the local elections held on Thursday 4 May 2023, you can now view the Declarations here: https://www.newmiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/service/local-elections/   A total of 18 Town Councillors were elected across the New Milton Wards including:   Ashley North – 2 Councillors Ashley South – 2 Councillors Ballard – 3 Councillors Barton & Becton – 5 Councillors Bashley – 1 Councillor Milton –...