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Pls click here for this month's Hampshire Alert Newsletter:
https://members.hampshirealert.co.uk/AlertMessage/Attachment/F47904499C3ADC298CBB996A107A2D5A
In the interest of promoting responsible development and safeguarding the well-being of our
residents, the Parish Council has issued a voluntary code of practice to guide the planning and
management of traffic and logistics on local building development sites. This Code is designed to
support applicants, developers and contractors in minimising disruption to the community,
particularly in relation to noise, dust, and vehicle emissions. By following these recommended
practices, all parties can help ensure that construction activities are carried out efficiently while
respecting the needs of those living and working nearby.
Click here to access the code.
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New Bins and Caddies:Residents will receive wheelie bins for recycling and rubbish, collected on alternate weeks, and food waste caddies for weekly collections.
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Phased Rollout:The new service will be introduced in three phases across different areas of the New Forest, with specific start dates for each area.
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Glass Collection:Glass will continue to be collected every four weeks using the existing black box.
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Paper and Card:Paper and card will be collected in the new recycling wheelie bins, rather than in separate bags.
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Waste Strategy:This new service is part of NFDC's Waste Strategy 2022-2027, aimed at improving recycling rates and reducing waste generation.
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Recycling:The strategy also includes a plan to improve recycling facilities in Hampshire, managed by Hampshire County Council, with updates to be provided as more information becomes available.
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Bin Size:Most households will receive 180-litre wheelie bins for recycling and rubbish, along with a 90-litre food waste caddy. Larger households or those with specific needs can apply for larger bins.
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Assisted Collections:Residents who need assistance with putting their bins out can request an assisted collection.
On 6 February 2025, the Government announced that Hampshire County Council (HCC), Portsmouth and Southampton City Councils and Isle of Wight Council had been successful in their joint bid for inclusion on the Government's fast-track Devolution Priority Programme (DPP).
It is proposed that a regional Mayor will be elected to head up a new Strategic Authority across the wider region. The mayor will be responsible for local economic growth, strategic planning and infrastructure, strategic transport and other areas. Their powers and funding will be transferred from government departments.
These proposals include changing how councils are structured, ending two-tier county and district council arrangements by reorganising local government to create new unitary local authorities, possibly merging councils, or changing who is responsible for specific services. Click here for HCC and New Forest District Council statements.
It should be clearer by the Autumn what this might mean for the New Forest and the Beaulieu Parish.
