Welcome to the Parish Council Website for the villages of Ashurst and Colbury.
New Forest District Council
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Draft Minutes:
21 July 2026
Agenda:
21 July 2026
Planning Agenda
Planning Pack
Full Council Agenda
Full Council Agenda Pack
Planning and Council
Draft Minutes 23 – 06 2026
Planning and Council Agendas
23 – 06 2026
Planning Agenda
Planning Pack
Full Council Agenda
Full Council Agenda Pack
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
Our upcoming meetings
Planning and Full Council Meeting
All Parish Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Ashurst Room, Colbury Memorial Hall only if required
Planning and Full Council Meeting
All Parish Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Ashurst Room, Colbury Memorial Hall
Planning and Full Council Meeting
All Parish Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Ashurst Room, Colbury Memorial Hall
AGAR Documents 2026
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.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Help Keep Ashurst Blooming!
Are you a green-fingered local or keen gardener with fantastic organisational skills?
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.
Our Latest News:
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Visitors join NFDC to learn more about local government changes at New Forest and Hampshire County Show
New Forest District Council (NFDC) welcomed visitors to its stand at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, where they were invited to find out more about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and what it means for the future of council services.
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Cabinet to review approach to Local Plan at next meeting.
New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Cabinet will next week (5 August 2026) consider switching to the government’s new planning system to produce a stronger, more deliverable Local Plan that reflects national reforms, Local Government Reorganisation, and the work already carried out with communities.
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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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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.
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
