New Forest District Council submits formal response to government consultation on local government reorganisation

On Friday (9 January 2026), New Forest District Council (NFDC) submitted its response to the government’s statutory consultation on local government reorganisation, setting out its preferred approach and the evidence…

Christmas tree recycling drop-off points open across the New Forest district

Residents are invited to recycle their real Christmas trees at one of 11 New Forest District Council’s (NFDC) Christmas tree drop-off points across the district.

M27 to close between Junctions 9 and 11 over the festive period to enable Junction 10 Improvement Scheme

Hampshire County Council is advising motorists and local residents of a significant planned closure of the M27 this Christmas and New Year. The closure is required to allow critical works…

NFDC Christmas and New Year recycling and rubbish collection date changes

There are changes to New Forest District Council’s recycling and rubbish collections over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Extension to temporary closure of Denny Lodge Bridleways 1, 8 and 15
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It is located on the eastern side of the New Forest, Hampshire. Its boundaries lie entirely within the New Forest National Park.

Most of its terrain comprises ‘open forest’ – heathland, marshes and bogs as well as deciduous and pine forests.

Despite the Parish’s large geographical area, its population is low (c. 350), making it one of the least densely populated regions in southern England.

The economy of the area reflects its rural nature. Businesses within the parish consist of farms, horticultural and equestrian concerns, as well as businesses related to tourism.

This site contains information about the parish of Denny Lodge, matters relating to the Parish Council, general information and links to relevant websites.