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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.

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.

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

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

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).

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

At Council yesterday (Thursday 26 February), New Forest District Council (NFDC) approved its budget for 2026/27, ensuring continued investment in essential services.

The £6.15 a year increase is a 2.99% rise on the 2025/26 Council Tax.

New Forest drivers are being urged to drive with extra care in the National Park amid an increase in animal accidents.

On Friday (9 January 2026), New Forest District Council (NFDC) submitted its response to the government’s statutory consultation on local government reorganisation, setting out its preferred approach and the evidence that underpins it.

Residents are invited to recycle their real Christmas trees at one of 11 New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Christmas tree drop-off points across the district.