Lib Dem Councillor wishes that residents gardens "stay underwater" Wednesday, 3 May, 2023 New Forest Conservative Association been passed an explosive message which Lib Dem Councillor, Mark Clark, posted on a Lib Dem WhatsApp group. The message reads: "Lets fight our campaign rather than worrying about the graveyard ransacking by the Tories or Labour's out of towners... May Dave's garden be forever under water". We are absolutely appalled and disgusted with these comments, but sadly... Articles
Totton is best served by a local team 26th April 2023 Hardworking local Cllr Neville penman says: “Unlike the opposition parties, who are trying to focus minds on the national, I have chosen the best local... Local News
A Full Slate in New Forest East! 5th April 2023 We in New Forest East are delighted to offer the public a full slate of District Candidates in the forthcoming New Forest elections. For your local candidates... Articles
Sir Julian Lewis MP officially opens the new Hythe and Dibden War Memorial Hospital 27th March 2023 A £10m replacement hospital with top-of-the range diagnostic services has been officially opened in Hythe. The ribbon at the Hythe and Dibden War Memorial... Local News
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
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
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
May 2023 elections - Photo ID requirement now law 25th February 2023 Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of photo ID. Showing a photo ID before being allowed... Local News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News