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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.

Hampshire Highways teams tackle cold snap
With the current cold snap likely to last until Sunday, Hampshire Highways winter vehicles will be out again across the county

New Forest District Council bank holiday rubbish and recycling collections
Over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, there are some changes to collection days

Census 2021 will provide a snapshot of modern society
Households across the New Forest will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021.

New Forest snapshot survey
2020 has been an exceptionally challenging year as we confront the pandemic and its impacts on the Forest, our communities and economy.

Caution urged as winter months set in for New Forest animal accidents
Commuters are urged to be vigilant as accidents involving animals in the Forest peak between 5pm and 8pm on weekdays in the winter months.

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.