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Following its Authority meeting yesterday (20 October 2022) the New Forest National Park Authority has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities regarding Solent Freeport Board’s Expression of Interest in Freeport sites becoming an Investment Zone, which includes land within the National Park. This forms an important part of our work to … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority is inviting nominations for its Building Design Awards 2023. While the New Forest is well known for its stunning landscapes shaped by centuries of commoning, the area’s distinctive buildings and their setting in the landscape are also a large part of the National Park’s special character. Now the search … Continued
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Press release from National Parks UK Delivery partners call for further funding to facilitate ‘access for all’. The ground-breaking £2.5 million Generation Green project launched during the pandemic, has exceeded expectations, reaching more than 115,000 young people and children in just 16 months. The project delivery partners are now calling for further funding to be … Continued
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Solent Freeport has today (Friday 14 October) published its response to the invitation from Government to convert its three Freeport Tax Sites to Investment Zones. Please see our statement as follows: The New Forest National Park is internationally protected for its rare landscape, wildlife and habitats and the National Park Authority (NFNPA) is the local planning … Continued
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The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) is helping community groups to tackle the energy and climate emergencies with nearly £10,000 in grants from its Sustainable Communities Fund. Environmental working group ECO SWAY is using its £913 funding to help show ways to save energy in the home. The ‘Energy for Efficient and Greener Homes’ … Continued
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As we welcome the change in seasons, we welcome this year’s second National Park Artist in Residence. Beccy McCray is an interdisciplinary artist who looks to engage people with her work and break down boundaries between art, activism and everyday life. She aims to inspire change at grass roots level, creating a positive and sustainable … Continued
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The New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival is back this autumn, with experts leading the way on dozens of guided events. Now in its 10th year, the ever-popular Festival offers a chance for people to connect to nature, experience new things, and learn about the special landscape, habitats and culture of the New Forest. It’s … Continued
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) A period of national mourning has begun following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II today. Chair of the New Forest National Park Authority Prof Gavin Parker said: ‘On behalf of the members and staff of the New Forest National Park Authority … Continued
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Press release from the New Forest Business Partnership For 16 years, the New Forest Business Partnership has hosted the New Forest’s local business awards because it believes it is vitally important that we acknowledge and celebrate individuals and businesses that demonstrate outstanding achievements within their business sector or specialist area. In 2022, there are 18 … Continued
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In celebration of #southasianheritagemonth we remember the 3,000 Indian soldiers who were patients at the Lady Hardinge Hospital in Brockenhurst between 1914-1915. These soldiers from the 7th (Meerut) and 3rd (Lahore) Divisions of the Indian Army Corps had fought in Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force. Today, three remain in Brockenhurst, buried at St Nicholas … Continued
