Home   News   Politics

Politics




Dame Esther Rantzen ‘absolutely thrilled’ by assisted dying vote result

Dame Esther Rantzen ‘absolutely thrilled’ by assisted dying vote result

Dame Esther Rantzen ‘absolutely thrilled’ by assisted dying vote result

Dame Esther Rantzen said she was “absolutely thrilled” with the result of last Friday’s historic vote for assisted dying.


Plan to revamp local authorities could see New Forest District Council axed

Plan to revamp local authorities could see New Forest District Council axed

Plan to revamp local authorities could see New Forest District Council axed

New Forest District Council could be scrapped under Labour’s plan to save £3bn by revamping local authorities.

2

Assisted dying debate: Forest MP ‘alarmed’ by letter from Dame Esther

Assisted dying debate: Forest MP ‘alarmed’ by letter from Dame Esther

Assisted dying debate: Forest MP ‘alarmed’ by letter from Dame Esther

New Forest MP Sir Julian Lewis was one of a few today given the chance to have a say on assisted dying before the vote in the House of Commons.


Council staff call off strike after pay deal

Council staff call off strike after pay deal

Council staff call off strike after pay deal

Frontline staff at NFDC including refuse workers will not take industrial action after a deal was struck following a row over pay.


‘A disaster’ – verdict on Budget announcements from local businesses and groups

‘A disaster’ – verdict on Budget announcements from local businesses and groups

‘A disaster’ – verdict on Budget announcements from local businesses and groups

Businesses and organisations across the New Forest and Christchurch have given their verdicts on the Autumn Budget, with one branding it “a disaster”.

1

Four days of free parking in Forest car parks this Christmas

Four days of free parking in Forest car parks this Christmas

Four days of free parking in Forest car parks this Christmas

Parking will be free across New Forest District Council-owned car parks on four dates in December.


Plan revealed for informal meet-ups by parish councillors away from public eye

Plan revealed for informal meet-ups by parish councillors away from public eye

Plan revealed for informal meet-ups by parish councillors away from public eye

A plan to hold informal “get togethers” of all Milford Parish Council members to discuss “sensitive” issues was discussed during a recent meeting.


Solent Freeport blasted as ‘massive waste of time and money’ for Forest

Solent Freeport blasted as ‘massive waste of time and money’ for Forest

Solent Freeport blasted as ‘massive waste of time and money’ for Forest

The Solent Freeport is expected to create fewer jobs and less money for the area than first thought, a report has revealed.

1

Council has its government improvement notice lifted

Council has its government improvement notice lifted

Council has its government improvement notice lifted

A FORMAL improvement notice issued by the government to BCP Council after it highlighted “very poor” relationships between members has been lifted.


Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

New Forest bin collections could be hit by strike action this autumn.


New Forest voters’ ‘valuable feedback’ wanted

New Forest voters’ ‘valuable feedback’ wanted

New Forest voters’ ‘valuable feedback’ wanted

Forest voters are being urged to give their feedback on the district’s polling stations.


Council kick starts consultation over future development

Council kick starts consultation over future development

Council kick starts consultation over future development

Councillors have voted to kick start a consultation with locals, businesses and community groups over the future for development in Lymington.


Rent relief offer for new business tenant

Rent relief offer for new business tenant

Rent relief offer for new business tenant

Councillors have voted to offer a reduced rent to a potential new business tenant moving into Lymington’s sea water bath offices.


£1.79m boost for adult social care

£1.79m boost for adult social care

£1.79m boost for adult social care

BCP Council has approved a £1.79million investment into adult social care.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More