National Tree Week is a time to celebrate trees and the incredible benefits, often taken for granted, they bring to our lives. Creating oxygen, enhancing our environment, being a line of defence against pollution and climate change, and not forgetting providing home for an abundance of wildlife. In celebration of National Tree Week, New Milton Town Council has...
New Forest Public Spaces Protection Order
New Forest District Council are proposing to make two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) under section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (the Act). PSPO1 relates to BBQs and Wildfires and PSPO 2 relating to the Feeding and Petting of a New Forest Pony, Horse, Mule or Donkey. A public consultation is open to...
Hampshire Minerals & Waste Plan – Consultation
A reminder that the Consultation is still open for your review and to receive comments at Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan – Partial Update | Hampshire County Council The consultation ends on 31 January 2023. During the period of consultation there will be public exhibitions, with the most local one being Forest Arts Centre on Tuesday 13 December...
Annual Carol Service Saturday 3 December
The Mayor of New Milton looks forward to welcoming you to the Annual Carol Service this Saturday 3 December 2022. The Carol Service will feature performances from renowned Harpist, Rosie Gill, and the New Forest Chamber Choir. The service starts at 6pm taking place at St Mary Magdalene Church in New Milton.
It’s a good time to plant trees!
It’s that time of year when we think about planting trees and decorating xmas trees! As we approach National Tree Week (26 November to 4 December) a timely opportunity for you to participate in our Plant a Tree Initiative, perhaps you’d like to commemorate a tree in memory of a loved one, or donate as a festive gift, or maybe...
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...
Christmas Festival & Parade
The Lions Club of New Milton have arranged the Annual Christmas Festival & Parade taking place this Saturday 26 November 2022 starting at 12 noon. There is something for everyone! Stalls, entertainment, street-food, the parade starts at 4pm and the big Christmas lights switch on at 5pm. Christmas Events (newmilton.net)
Community Meeting – Police in Focus
New Milton Residents Association have arranged a community meeting with New Milton Police Sgt Arron Wood to hear what his focus is going to be over the coming months. On Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 7pm Free Admission at New Milton Community Centre, Osborne Road, New Milton, BH25 6EA
Hampshire Minerals & Waste Plan – Consultation
Hampshire County Council have been working with Minerals & Waste Planning Authorities who have a statutory responsibility to prepare and maintain an up-to-date Minerals and Waste Local Plan. A draft plan has been prepared and a notice of consultation issued with the purpose of engaging with the community. The consultation ends on 31 January 2023. During the...
Plant a Tree Initiative 2022/23
New Milton Town Council are pleased to announce that their Plant a Tree Initiative is now open for people to order trees again to be planted this tree-planting season. We planted over 50 trees across various locations in New Milton last planting season and we were delighted to add them to the Queen’s Green Canopy Map. All trees planted...