New Forest District Council21 Dec 2025Councils adopt 100-year coastal risks action planBCP and New Forest District Council say their joint scheme could ward off £1bn of potential damages.21 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Rules to stop donkeys trashing bins set to stayDonkeys have been seen tipping over wheelie bins, leaving rubbish strewn around village streets.17 Dec 202521 Oct 2025Shop told it can keep Union Jack flag on window The local council said it was an advertisement not the flag that breached planning guidelines. 21 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Forest pannage season extended into new year Hundreds of pigs are turned out onto the New Forest to eat acorns that are poisonous to ponies.16 Oct 202527 Sep 2025What is happening to Hampshire councils?Hampshire councils have registered their preferences for local government reorganisation.27 Sep 202515 Sep 2025Pigs out to forage acorns as bin rules changed To stop the pigs eating food waste from newly-introduced plastic caddies residents have been asked to place them behind gates and cattle grids. 15 Sep 20253 Sep 2025Over £60m a year 'could be saved by merging councils'A new report says four new unitary authorities should be created with the Isle of Wight staying as it is.3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025New collection rules as donkeys trash wheelie binsVideo shows donkeys tipping over wheelie bins and rubbish strewn around Brockenhurst streets.3 Sep 202515 Aug 2025Village 'divided' over pub's outdoor films planThe Horse and Groom in Woodgreen near Fordingbridge hopes to change its licence.15 Aug 2025...