New Forest District Council

Advice for food businesses during water supply issues: Southern Water has supply issues currently affecting some properties in the New Forest https://lnkd.in/evQQ6h3h If you are food business and you do not have a water supply, you need to think carefully about whether it is safe for your business to operate. You need to think about: - How staff will be able to wash their hands - The toilet facilities available for staff - The measures in place to clean and disinfect equipment - Whether the menu can be restricted to foods requiring little or no handling, or to drinks only. If you do stay open, you must ensure that customers understand that you do not have toilet facilities. If in doubt, you should not open.

Would you like to be involved in keeping our streets clean?  Do you enjoy working outside? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Street & Cleansing Section. If this is something you would be interested in, please click on the link to apply:https://lnkd.in/etgkbexg  Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 5th January 2025  Interview date: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th January 2025

Leader, Cllr Jill Cleary's, statement in response to the publication of the English Devolution White Paper: "The government has now published its devolution white paper, including the potential for merging district councils into larger unitary authorities. We are reviewing the content and implications of the proposals in the English Devolution White Paper. For our people and place, we remain steadfast to our primary goal of delivering exceptional services to our community. My commitment remains to ensure the New Forest has a strong voice in the discussions to come."

Last week, we continued our Safer New Forest partnership with Hampshire Constabulary towards making the district a safer place to live, work and visit, by attending the opening of Totton police station. Photo (from left to right): Cllr Dan Poole, portfolio holder for community, safety and wellbeing, , Chairman, Cllr David Hawkins, and representatives from the Totton Central Ward: Cllr John Sleep and Cllr Neville Penman.

Do you want to help us shape the future of waste and recycling for the New Forest?   An opportunity has arisen for a Waste and Recycling Advisor to join our waste and recycling team. Supported by the Lead waste and recycling advisor, you will work together to help guide and support our residents through the forthcoming waste and recycling service changes for 2025 and 2026.   To apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/e2NZNmfA

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what you do?   We’re on the hunt for a talented, forward-thinking Senior Technical Business Analyst who can blend technical expertise with a deep understanding of our business needs to deliver innovative solutions. To apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eYHiePN8

This week, we welcomed the Local Government Association to our district for a corporate peer challenge. The visit was an important opportunity to reflect on our progress as a council and explore how we can develop and deliver our ambitions for the district and the communities we serve. We’ll be receiving a full report from the LGA in the new year, which will be shared on our website. From there, we’ll be using the feedback to shape and develop an action plan for the future. Thank you to the team for their time and expertise, and all our staff, partners, businesses and tenants who were involved in providing feedback. It’s been a really valuable experience.

Are you enthusiastic, capable and ambitious and looking to further a career in planning?    Do you want to work in a unique and special area where you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of planning applications and proposals to deliver high quality development in one of the most attractive and environmentally sensitive areas of the country?  If you are interested in applying, please click on the link: https://lnkd.in/ezddxQTD Closing date: Midnight Friday 10th January 2025    Interview Dates: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd January 2025   

Want to be part of a key service?  Enjoy working outdoors and with a great crew?    Our waste team is one of our main key frontline services, you can be part of this incredible team providing essential duties to all the residents of the New Forest.   If this is something you are interested in, please click on the link to apply:  https://lnkd.in/eMUsSqVn Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday 31st December 2024 Interview Date: TBC

This year, we gave £1 million towards 26 local projects across the district, which included allotments, play areas and enhancing walking routes. Community groups and organisation can apply for funding from our Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) until Friday 13 December. Visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/eDXhKRzP