We have published our new corporate plan, outlining the vision, values, and priorities for the period 2024 to 2028.

🟣 People 🟢 Place🔵 Prosperity

Read more: newforest.gov.uk/CorporatePlan

Due to spring tides and strong winds, minor coastal flooding is probable overnight tonight and into Tuesday.
Check your flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings at gov.uk/check-flood-ri…, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Follow us at Environment AgencySE for the latest flood updates.

These high winds forecast by Met Office will combine with high tides and large waves around midnight tonight. We're expecting some really nasty conditions across the South East with a number of flood warnings likely to be issued - check your risk here - check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-war…

Have you seen these signs along the A35? They show the area’s litter score. The higher the percentage, the less litter. You can help the score by not discarding your litter. Let’s Look Out for Our Forest #LOFOF newforest.gov.uk/article/3531/R… #maintainourscore

The first wheelie bin has been collected in the New Forest!

If you are a garden waste customer, you can check when your collection will be on our website (search: ‘Find My collection day’).

Thank you to everyone who has supported the new service. 🥰

Our new garden waste collection service starts soon.

From 1 April 2024, we will only collect garden waste using wheeled bins, instead of the bags we use now.

Find out more at newforest.gov.uk/gardenwaste

We are flying the Commonwealth flag at our Appletree Court offices.

Commonwealth Day is marked by 56 Commonwealth countries working together for prosperity, democracy and peace.

You can learn more about the Commonwealth at thecommonwealth.org UK in the Commonwealth

We have continued to plan for improved recycling in the district following the government's 'Simpler Recycling' reforms which were released in late 2023.

You can read an update on our plans for new waste and recycling services from spring 2025 at newforest.gov.uk/wastestrategy

Storm Isha:
Fallen tree on a road not endangering life, please contact HCC - hants.gov.uk/transport/road…
Fallen tree endangering life, call 999 and ask for the fire service.
With more unsettled weather predicted, please take care when travelling & follow advice from the authorities

Storm Isha:

We are out this morning assessing any localised damage caused overnight.

Refuse and recycling collections are underway as planned but please allow extra time as some access may be restricted.

Pic: Approaching Bath Road car park, Lymington. Has been reported.

The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning across the South East of England including Hampshire. Storm Isha is expected to bring a spell of very strong winds during Sunday evening and into Monday. #StormIsha Hampshire County Council Traffic & Travel

Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy team & partners explore Adaptation Pathways to benefit the coastline in the future.

To find out more: hurstspit2lymington.co.uk/strategy-news

Natural England New Forest District Council English Heritage Hampshire County Council Historic England New Forest NPA #ClimateChange

Garden waste wheeled bin customers:

We have started to deliver the bins to households.

Please do not use the bins until the new service starts at the beginning of April, or your garden waste may not be collected.

newforest.gov.uk/gardenwaste

Boaters, an increased number of boats have come adrift. This can impact you with the loss of your boat and could cause flood risk if a boat blocks a weir.

If safe, please check your mooring.

If your boat comes adrift report it to us 24/7 on 0800 807060.

#RespectTheWater

Road closed in Fordingbridge: B3078, Bowerwood Road, due to flooding .New Forest District Council #StormHenk

We’re currently experiencing a high number of calls across #Hampshire #IsleOfWight

Full details attached here.

Follow our partners: National Highways: South-East Environment AgencySE

Check for flood alerts: orlo.uk/9zYrN

Or take a look at the live flood map: orlo.uk/TmUmK

You'll be paid the next #CostofLiving payment of £299 between 16-22 February if you receive tax credits and no other income-related benefits and are eligible.

🚫 No need to contact us or apply.

💸 It will be paid automatically if you’re eligible.