New Milton Town Council

29/05/2026

New Milton Town Mayor 2026-27

New Milton Town Council are pleased to announce that Councillor David Rice-Mundy has been elected New Milton Town Mayor for the municipal year 2026-2027.

Cllr Rice-Mundy is a well-respected and long-serving member of New Milton Town Council and offers a wide range of experience and enthusiasm across New Milton civic and community responsibilities.

He previously held the position of Town Mayor and Chairman of New Milton Town Council from 2017-2019.

The Mayor said: “It is a great honour to be serving the New Milton community as Mayor again. I’m looking forward to attending events, meeting residents and visitors, and continuing to promote our home-town. We’ve got some great facilities and amenities and more importantly some amazing groups and charities keeping our town vibrant.”

Further adding that he is keen to engage and communicate with the community and encourages residents to contact him with their concerns or other feedback contact the Mayor. Alternatively, you could contact the Mayor’s Office on 01425 619120 to leave a message.

The Mayor has chosen Scarf New Forest as his nominated charity for 2026-27. Scarf (Supporting Children with Additional Needs, Relatives and Friends) is a charity based in the New Forest, Hampshire which organises regular term time clubs as well as holiday activities for children with additional needs and their families. Children/young people are aged 0 -25 years and have a range of disabilities and additional needs, such as Down’s Syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy.

Further information about Scarf New Forest

The next full Town Council Meeting will be held on Monday 29 June 2026 and members of the public are welcome to attend. https://www.newmiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/services/town-council/

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

21/05/2026

If you’re visiting the New Forest this bank holiday weekend or during half term next week, please help care for this unique and protected landscape by following the New Forest Code.

The Forest is home to Commoners' free-roaming livestock including ponies, cattle and donkeys, and it is also a living, working landscape shaped by Commoners and their animals.

With the roads, car parks and beauty spots expected to be busy, a little extra care from everyone can make a huge difference.

Please remember to:
🐴 Keep your distance from animals and never feed or touch them as they can kick or bite
🚘 Drive slowly and carefully — animals can wander onto roads at any time
🐕 Keep dogs under close control, especially around livestock and ground-nesting birds
🚮 Take litter home and leave no trace
🔥 Avoid BBQs, campfires and disposable grills
🚲 Be considerate to other people enjoying the Forest and stick to the tracks

By respecting the New Forest Code, you can help protect the beautiful animals, wildlife and unique traditions that make the Forest so special.

Thank you! 💚

20/05/2026

It's Dementia Action Week. Dementia currently affects around 944,000 people in the UK, including an estimated 28,000 people in Hampshire. Libraries can help to support those living with Dementia, and those who care for them, to live well. Our reminiscence collection is a great place to start. Available to reserve at your local Hampshire library! Pop in to ask us more about it. 😀