County Council agrees over 100 grant awards for children’s food and activity schemes this summer
Summer schemes that provide food and activities to Hampshire children who are eligible for free school meals
Helping families facing hardship during May Half Term
Hampshire’s vulnerable children will receive food vouchers this May Half Term (31 May – 4 June)
Month-Long Crackdown on Drivers Not Wearing Seatbelts is Launched
If you are involved in a collision and not wearing a seatbelt, the force you will hit the windscreen is approximately 30 to 60 times your own body weight.
Less litter thanks to NFDC getting ‘Crabby’
An innovative approach to tackling beach litter in the summer reduced litter at the New Forest coast by 10 tonnes, saving £10,000 in clean-up costs.
Council offers free parking to shop local this Christmas
Five days of free parking in town centre car parks has been announced by New Forest District Council (NFDC) to help residents shop local in the approach to Christmas.
Waste and recycling in New Forest – Chance to comment
On 12 November the chance for the public to comment on a new waste and recycling service for the New Forest district starts.
Caution urged as the deadliest month for New Forest animal accidents approaches
As the nights draw in, drivers using New Forest roads are reminded that animal accidents increase in the lead up to Christmas, with November being the deadliest month for livestock.
Appeal for people to respect and care for the Forest during high fire risk weekend
New Forest organisations are appealing to people to please respect and care for the National Park and follow the New Forest code.
