New Forest District Council

Reports

• Large dead deer on pedestrian pathway

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AA, United Kingdom. Closed 21:59, Monday, last updated 08:59, Tuesday

• Dead cat on a31

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AA, United Kingdom. Closed 08:35, 25 Oct 2025, last updated 08:32, 27 Oct 2025

• There is a dead fox in the curb side.

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AB, United Kingdom. Closed 11:46, 20 Oct 2025, last updated 07:58, 21 Oct 2025

• None of tge under bridge lighting is working.

  Picket Post, Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HN, United Kingdom. Closed 18:37, 11 Oct 2025, last updated 11:57, 14 Oct 2025

• Vegetation hampering sightlines, west bound.

  A31, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 4HU, United Kingdom. Closed 21:41, 17 Sep 2025, last updated 13:34, 23 Sep 2025

• Open bag of cement

  M27, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2RQ, United Kingdom. Closed 13:06, 9 Sep 2025, last updated 08:13, 10 Sep 2025

• Flags on cameras on bridge between J1 & J2 M27

  M27, Pollards Moor, Copythorne, Newbridge, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2PA, United Kingdom. Closed 10:17, 26 Aug 2025, last updated 08:33, 2 Sep 2025

• A31 Dorset, litter everywhere

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1HR, United Kingdom. Closed 14:05, 19 Aug 2025, last updated 11:37, 20 Aug 2025

• Water leak

  Whinwhistle House, Whinwhistle Road, Blackhill, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6BN, United Kingdom. Closed 17:18, 5 Aug 2025, last updated 13:28, 6 Aug 2025

• Grass blocking view of traffic on A31

  A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HJ, United Kingdom. Closed 11:51, 24 Jul 2025, last updated 13:10, 28 Jul 2025

• Overgrown vegetation causing a hazard

  A31, Seaman's Corner, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7PE, United Kingdom. Closed 13:33, 24 Jun 2025, last updated 10:10, 27 Jun 2025

• Visual Splay onto A31 obstructed

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 14:03, 18 Jun 2025, last updated 08:06, 27 Jun 2025

• Bulb is out

  Ower Interchange, Loperwood, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 12:03, 23 Jun 2025, last updated 11:20, 24 Jun 2025

• Growth blocking disability

  Ower Interchange, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 18:07, 6 Jun 2025, last updated 09:28, 9 Jun 2025

• Dead deer

  A31, Seaman's Corner, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7HN, United Kingdom. Closed 20:47, 26 May 2025, last updated 10:16, 28 May 2025

• Gate post has rotted and broken off

  A31, Picket Post, Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 4DF, United Kingdom. Closed 12:29, 8 May 2025, last updated 09:12, 13 May 2025

• Absence of crash barrier on slip road to B3081

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AB, United Kingdom. Closed 20:46, 23 Apr 2025, last updated 08:13, 7 May 2025

• Issue with the Pollution Control Device on the northern side of the motorway off of Newbridge Road

  M27, Pollards Moor, Copythorne, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NN, United Kingdom. Closed 12:57, 4 Apr 2025, last updated 09:00, 11 Apr 2025

• Clothing on road- jumper

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1EA, United Kingdom. Closed 12:47, 1 Apr 2025, last updated 13:42, 7 Apr 2025

• Mesh damage to overbridge

  Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3EU, United Kingdom. Closed 11:30, 13 Mar 2025, last updated 08:06, 25 Mar 2025

• Deep potholes and cracks M27 East-bound J1 Cadnam

  M27, Pollards Moor, Copythorne, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NN, United Kingdom. Closed 08:15, 5 Mar 2025, last updated 12:14, 6 Mar 2025

• Possible dead dog on verge

  Cadnam Interchange, Minstead, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NQ, United Kingdom. Fixed 18:03, 17 Feb 2025, last updated 13:32, 18 Feb 2025

• Roundabout warning sign damaged

  A31, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1XZ, United Kingdom. Closed 14:28, 6 Feb 2025, last updated 13:36, 14 Feb 2025

• Pot holes on slip road

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AB, United Kingdom. Closed 09:37, 10 Feb 2025, last updated 09:07, 12 Feb 2025

• A3 all way from Dorset to West Sussex

  Newbridge Road, Pollards Moor, Copythorne, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NY, United Kingdom. Closed 16:42, 5 Feb 2025, last updated 10:44, 6 Feb 2025

• A31 Fence fallen over, westbound carriageway between Withybeds and Ocknell Arch

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 15:48, 30 Jan 2025, last updated 10:49, 3 Feb 2025

• Zebra Crossing Belisha Beacons not working.

  Gravel Lane, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1LH, United Kingdom. Closed 08:10, 24 Jan 2025, last updated 13:04, 28 Jan 2025

• Zebra Crossing Belisha Beacons not working

  Gravel Lane, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1NA, United Kingdom. Closed 08:09, 24 Jan 2025, last updated 13:02, 28 Jan 2025

• A31 West nr Minstead Sign missing

  A31, Seaman's Corner, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7HB, United Kingdom. 11:45, 19 Jan 2025

• Bypass gate at cattle grid number 11 at exit/entry to the A31 at Shobley

  Linford Road, Linford, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HU, United Kingdom. Fixed 10:24, 7 Jan 2025, last updated 13:39, 16 Jan 2025

• A31 West nr Nouale Ln, damaged no stopping ends sign

  A31, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3EU, United Kingdom. 17:15, 13 Dec 2024, last updated 17:34, 10 Jan 2025

• Fallen tree on grass

  A31, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1XZ, United Kingdom. Closed 11:30, 30 Dec 2024, last updated 13:40, 30 Dec 2024

• Graffiti in gravel lane underpass

  A31, BH24 1HQ, England, United Kingdom. 20:07, 29 Dec 2022, last updated 08:21, 27 Dec 2024

• M27 East Jct 1-2 Faulty electronic sign

  M27, Wigley, Copythorne, Winsor, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AT, United Kingdom. Closed 14:50, 7 Dec 2024, last updated 10:53, 10 Dec 2024

• A31 West damaged verge bollards

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 15:05, 7 Dec 2024, last updated 09:31, 9 Dec 2024

• M27/A31 west end of motorway signs damaged

  M27, Minstead, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NS, United Kingdom. Closed 14:32, 7 Dec 2024, last updated 09:13, 9 Dec 2024

• A31 Westbound approaching Verwood Junction

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AA, United Kingdom. Closed 10:41, 27 Nov 2024, last updated 13:23, 28 Nov 2024

• Fencing damaged

  M27, Ower, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 16:43, 22 Nov 2024, last updated 10:53, 25 Nov 2024

• Entry onto the roundabout from Romsey /A36 direction

  M27, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 06:56, 30 Oct 2024, last updated 11:39, 30 Oct 2024

• Cattle grid gate smashed again!

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 12:57, 16 Oct 2024, last updated 12:47, 21 Oct 2024

• 2 x speed cameras have been damaged

  Salisbury Road, Whinwhistle Corner, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AX, United Kingdom. Closed 14:01, 8 Oct 2024, last updated 08:21, 9 Oct 2024

• Dangerous junction

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 12:43, 2 Oct 2024, last updated 07:49, 3 Oct 2024

• Continuous pothole/trenching potholes forming

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1AP, United Kingdom. Closed 15:51, 13 Sep 2024, last updated 13:54, 16 Sep 2024

• Subsidence of road surface coursing damage to property

  Whitemoor Lane, Stonyford, Copythorne, Winsor, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AT, United Kingdom. Closed 16:31, 12 Sep 2024, last updated 12:41, 13 Sep 2024

• M27/A31 West end of motorway signs damaged

  M27, Minstead, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NS, United Kingdom. Closed 17:45, 6 Sep 2024, last updated 13:12, 12 Sep 2024

• Broken Gate

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 14:28, 3 Sep 2024, last updated 10:23, 4 Sep 2024

• Dangerous cycle underpass at Picket Post

  A31, Picket Post, Burley, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HN, United Kingdom. Closed 17:29, 5 Aug 2024, last updated 10:14, 9 Aug 2024

• National Highways Cattle Grid Number 10 fence broken

  A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HP, United Kingdom. Closed 07:59, 6 Aug 2024, last updated 14:29, 6 Aug 2024

• Fence of the cattle grid is broken

  A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HP, United Kingdom. Closed 10:56, 5 Aug 2024, last updated 13:51, 5 Aug 2024

• Burst water main under traffic island on Salisbury exit of roundabout.

  Salisbury Road, Wigley, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6GF, United Kingdom. Closed 23:12, 2 Aug 2024, last updated 11:24, 5 Aug 2024

• Fence next to cattle grid broken

  Forest Corner, A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HP, United Kingdom. Closed 15:41, 30 Jul 2024, last updated 11:06, 1 Aug 2024

• “NO ENTRY” marking indistinct- worn, faded

  A31, Seaman's Corner, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7PE, United Kingdom. Closed 09:40, 25 Jul 2024, last updated 08:14, 26 Jul 2024

• Vegetation obscuring view in crossing point

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 09:07, 5 Jul 2024, last updated 16:49, 9 Jul 2024

• Growth blocking visibility at the I turn

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GP, United Kingdom. Closed 17:26, 25 Jun 2024, last updated 08:13, 28 Jun 2024

• Desperate need for this area to be mowed.

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1LH, United Kingdom. Closed 12:17, 10 Jun 2024, last updated 13:11, 11 Jun 2024

• Cattle grid number 10 fence damage

  Forest Corner, A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HP, United Kingdom. Closed 07:33, 4 Jun 2024, last updated 07:55, 5 Jun 2024

• Pothole. On side of road approaching A31

  Eastfield Lane, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1UN, United Kingdom. Closed 22:55, 23 May 2024, last updated 10:29, 24 May 2024

• Fence weak and leaning over

  A31, Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 4HU, United Kingdom. Closed 12:15, 15 May 2024, last updated 10:54, 16 May 2024

• Cattle grid number 10 fence damaged

  Forest Corner, A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HP, United Kingdom. Closed 12:59, 13 May 2024, last updated 07:49, 14 May 2024

• Uneven, potholed surface

  Eastfield Lane, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1UN, United Kingdom. Closed 21:52, 5 May 2024, last updated 12:08, 10 May 2024

• Growth reducing width of foot/cycleway

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AA, United Kingdom. Closed 11:03, 1 May 2024, last updated 07:50, 2 May 2024

• Cattle grid on shobley road no. 11

  A31, BH24 3HT, England, United Kingdom. 12:25, 11 Jan 2023, last updated 12:44, 11 Apr 2024

• Pedestrian

  A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HJ, United Kingdom. Closed 13:58, 6 Apr 2024, last updated 10:01, 8 Apr 2024

• Graffiti

  Salisbury Road, Whinwhistle Corner, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AX, United Kingdom. Closed 10:51, 25 Mar 2024, last updated 09:08, 26 Mar 2024

• Graffiti covering speed camera s

  Whinwhistle Corner, Salisbury Road, Whinwhistle Corner, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AX, United Kingdom. Closed 10:42, 22 Mar 2024, last updated 09:42, 25 Mar 2024

• Lightning

  Romsey Road, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6GF, United Kingdom. Closed 22:37, 10 Mar 2024, last updated 13:03, 19 Mar 2024

• Litter around roundabout

  M27, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 22:36, 10 Mar 2024, last updated 10:46, 12 Mar 2024

• No traffic lights exiting m27 eastbound or m271 roundabout joining the m27 eastbound

  M27, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 19:09, 5 Mar 2024, last updated 11:48, 7 Mar 2024

• Blocked drainage ditch - causing flooding of our home

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GN, United Kingdom. Closed 18:08, 5 Mar 2024, last updated 11:01, 7 Mar 2024

• Dual carriageway direction Ferndown to Ringwood, Right Lane apporx 200 metres BEFORE Esso Service Station

  Fish Inn, The Bridges, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AA, United Kingdom. Closed 15:29, 4 Mar 2024, last updated 11:55, 5 Mar 2024

• Potholes

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AB, United Kingdom. Closed 19:19, 1 Mar 2024, last updated 09:59, 4 Mar 2024

• Slip road to verwood tarmac braking up

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AB, United Kingdom. Closed 18:54, 28 Feb 2024, last updated 07:53, 4 Mar 2024

• Ladder on motorway

  M27, Ower, SO51 6AG. 10:07, 31 Mar 2021, last updated 16:21, 28 Feb 2024

• Cattle Grids need cleaning out properly please!

  Linford Road, Hangersley, Ringwood, Poulner, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1TX, United Kingdom. Closed 11:04, 14 Feb 2024, last updated 07:44, 15 Feb 2024

• Pothole in right hand lane.

  M27, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2RQ, United Kingdom. Closed 17:53, 29 Jan 2024, last updated 08:26, 30 Jan 2024

• Safety fence by crossing damaged

  Manor Court, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1LW, United Kingdom. Closed 16:22, 23 Jan 2024, last updated 10:35, 24 Jan 2024

• Dead fox on side of road, head laying into road. Been there a few days. On side of road heading towards Salisbury (northbound)

  Salisbury Road, Wigley, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AN, United Kingdom. Closed 20:58, 12 Jan 2024, last updated 09:36, 15 Jan 2024

• A31 Livestock fence damaged

  A31, Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 4HU, United Kingdom. Closed 23:56, 5 Jan 2024, last updated 10:09, 8 Jan 2024

• Blocked calvert

  Sine-Mora, Salisbury Road, Loperwood, Netley Marsh, Calmore, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 06:12, 3 Jan 2024, last updated 14:10, 4 Jan 2024

• Overgrown vegetation blocking cycle path

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 2AA, United Kingdom. Closed 11:17, 15 Dec 2023, last updated 14:56, 3 Jan 2024

• Another car through fence

  Stoney Cross, A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GN, United Kingdom. Closed 10:52, 2 Jan 2024, last updated 08:57, 3 Jan 2024

• Pothole

  A31, Seaman's Corner, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7PE, United Kingdom. Closed 08:06, 17 Dec 2023, last updated 10:19, 18 Dec 2023

• Cattle Grid needs cleaning urgently

  Hightown Hill, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HJ, United Kingdom. Closed 15:28, 13 Dec 2023, last updated 08:06, 15 Dec 2023

• Faulty Matrix Sign

  M27, Wigley, Copythorne, Winsor, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AT, United Kingdom. Closed 13:49, 4 Dec 2023, last updated 11:46, 11 Dec 2023

• Yet another car theough fence

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GN, United Kingdom. Closed 18:13, 9 Nov 2023, last updated 10:25, 21 Nov 2023

• Fast lane flooded

  M27, Brooke's Hill, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AG, United Kingdom. Closed 11:11, 14 Nov 2023, last updated 09:37, 20 Nov 2023

• Graffiti

  Linden Gardens, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1HQ, United Kingdom. Fixed 16:33, 16 Oct 2023, last updated 17:07, 13 Nov 2023

• A Frame and cones and lights

  Salisbury Road, Whinwhistle Corner, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AX, United Kingdom. Closed 19:41, 3 Nov 2023, last updated 11:43, 13 Nov 2023

• Car through fence

  A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GN, United Kingdom. Closed 18:15, 9 Nov 2023, last updated 08:17, 13 Nov 2023

• Cattle grid fence

  Poulner Hill, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HS, United Kingdom. Closed 09:47, 7 Nov 2023, last updated 09:26, 9 Nov 2023

• The fence from the bridge over the motorway at copythorne school, heading east is falling down in several area within the woodland

  Copythorne Common Nature Reserve, Romsey Road, Pollards Moor, Copythorne, Winsor, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2PF, United Kingdom. Closed 11:53, 19 Oct 2023, last updated 07:56, 24 Oct 2023

• Cars not stopping at Zebra crossing end of gravel lane.

  Little Avon Gravel Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1LL. 16:22, 14 Aug 2022, last updated 16:47, 23 Oct 2023

• Please check Electronic Signs are working.

  M27, Pollards Moor, Copythorne, Newbridge, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2PB, United Kingdom. Closed 21:00, 15 Oct 2023, last updated 10:28, 16 Oct 2023

• Broken fence between the A31 and the open common

  A31, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hightown, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 3HP, United Kingdom. Closed 15:14, 12 Oct 2023, last updated 08:03, 16 Oct 2023

• Both speed safety cameras have been spray painted over the lense

  1 Whinwhistle Cottages, Salisbury Road, Whinwhistle Corner, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AN, United Kingdom. Closed 17:21, 10 Oct 2023, last updated 09:38, 13 Oct 2023

• Missing No Entry signs and 610 arrow

  Esso, A31, Stoney Cross, Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO43 7GN, United Kingdom. Closed 09:51, 5 Sep 2023, last updated 07:37, 6 Sep 2023

• Large Hornbeam tree overhanging public path and private garden

  A31, Ringwood, New Forest, Hampshire, England, BH24 1PX, United Kingdom. Closed 12:30, 25 Aug 2023, last updated 09:34, 29 Aug 2023

• Tent, sleeping bag In middle of motorway

  Cadnam, M27, Minstead, Cadnam, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO40 2NS, United Kingdom. Closed 11:25, 6 Aug 2023, last updated 08:18, 8 Aug 2023

• Surface water, aquaplaning hazard

  Shelly Lodge, Salisbury Road, Wigley, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6GF, United Kingdom. Closed 01:15, 3 Aug 2023, last updated 09:16, 7 Aug 2023

• Standing water

  Salisbury Road, Wigley, Copythorne, New Forest, Hampshire, England, SO51 6AN, United Kingdom. Closed 14:22, 2 Aug 2023, last updated 09:32, 4 Aug 2023