Sir Desmond on the Budget 23rd March 2023 The following article is taken from Sir Desmond's blog, available here: DS Blog (desmondswaynemp.com) I always find that it is best to reserve one’s thoughts on... Speeches
New Forest East MP, Julian Lewis, is knighted 18th March 2023 On Tuesday 14 March, Sir Julian Lewis MP, accompanied by Lady Lewis, attended Buckingham Palace for his investiture. Sir Julian was honoured for political and... Local News
Joint statement from Councillor Jill Cleary, Leader of the Conservative Group at NFDC, and New Forest East Conservatives 17th March 2023 Updated statement to the one published on the 14/03/2023: “Following receipt of a number of complaints regarding a social media post made (and then deleted) by... Opinions
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
Levelling up by protecting our security: AUKUS submarine deal signed 14th March 2023 Our new AUKUS agreement will protect our security and level up through the new jobs and submarines created. National News
Growing the economy by protecting security 13th March 2023 We're investing £5 billion in defence to protect our economy's growth. National News
Totton community engagement work highlights priorities for improvements 9th March 2023 Findings from Totton community engagement work conducted by New Forest District Council have been presented to Cabinet (1 March 2023). The meeting was updated... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
NFDC Budget: pragmatism and sensibility for an uncertain period 1st March 2023 Conservative-led New Forest District Council have announced the annual budget for 2023/24 and an updated medium-term financial plan. The proposals, announced at... Local News