A public exhibition will be held 11-19 September, displaying proposals for a new-build public services hub at the Furlong Car Park in Ringwood.

Domestic refuse and recycling collection rounds across the New Forest district will change on Monday 4 October to ensure the service to residents remains cost effective and efficient.

Next year you will have the opportunity to take part in the local elections and possibly a potential referendum on the voting system for the UK Parliament.

Next year, on March 27, the 2011 census will take place. The 2011 Census team is recruiting for hundreds of role within the New Forest area so please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested.