Welcome

Welcome to the Parish Council Website for the villages of Ashurst and Colbury.

NEW! Community Emergency Plan

Document and Information about the plan

Household Emergency Action Plan

PDF Version
This booklet came free with your Parish Magazine last April 2025

Household Emergency Action Plan

Our upcoming meetings

Aug18

Planning and Full Council Meeting

6:30 pm
Description

All Parish Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Ashurst Room, Colbury Memorial Hall only if required

Sep15

Planning and Full Council Meeting

6:30 pm
Description

All Parish Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Ashurst Room, Colbury Memorial Hall

Oct20

Planning and Full Council Meeting

6:30 pm
Description

All Parish Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Ashurst Room, Colbury Memorial Hall

Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council Precept 2026 – 2027

At the Full Council meeting held on 18th November 2025, Councillors voted to approve a 7% increase in the Parish Precept for the financial year 2026 – 2027.

Precept information foor 2026 – 2027

Volunteer Opportunity:
Help Keep Ashurst Blooming!

Are you a green-fingered local or keen gardener with fantastic organisational skills?

Help Keep Ashurst Blooming

Ashurst & Colbury Village Design Statement (VDS)

The Ashurst & Colbury Village Design Statement (VDS) has been updated and officially adopted by the New Forest National Park Authority on 23rd January 2025.

A VDS is a vital document that ensures any new development respects and enhances the unique character of our village. Created by the community, it provides clear design guidance for planning applications and helps manage change in a way that protects our local identity.

Your Parish Magazines are available online

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Our Latest News:

  • A man stands by a sign saying, Help maintain the best litter score in this area. An inset shows a meter reading Current litter score 83% litter free. Trees and a roadside are visible.

    New Forest District Council reintroduce anti-littering campaign on A35

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) has reintroduced an anti-littering campaign on the A35.

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  • A person wearing orange work clothes and grey gloves is wheeling a black general waste bin with a closed lid along a street during rubbish collections. The bin label lists prohibited items.

    Earlier waste and recycling collections this week due to extreme heat

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual this week due to high temperatures.

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  • A woman sits at a desk, writing with a pencil, in front of a turquoise wall with an update from the New Forest District Council. White flowers are on the desk beside her.

    NFDC Leader issues update on next phase of local government reorganisation

    New Forest District Council  (NFDC) Leader, Cllr Jill Cleary, has issued a video update to residents outlining the council’s work following the government’s decision on local government reorganisation (LGR).

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  • A person wearing orange work clothes and grey gloves is wheeling a black general waste bin with a closed lid along a street during rubbish collections. The bin label lists prohibited items.

    Earlier waste and recycling collections this week during extreme heat

    New Forest District Council (NFDC) is advising residents that waste and recycling collections will start earlier than usual this week due to extreme heat.

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Are you a Riperian Landowner?

From working with communities developing new flood action plans, to improving the management of our natural resources, Hampshire County Council’s ambition is to be at the forefront of flood risk and water management, creating a safer, more resilient Hampshire.

Resident requests for trees

Please contact Hampshire County Council direct on 0300 555 1388

Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council Pledge