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Authority

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Authority

Our 22 members meet regularly to make decisions on matters relating to the functions of the National Park Authority. These meetings take place throughout the year, usually on Thursday, at Lymington Town Hall.

Certain functions have also been delegated to committees which are made up of Authority members. Find out about their terms of reference, membership and relevant agendas, reports and minutes as follows:

  • Standards Committee
  • Resources, Audit and Performance Committee
  • Planning Committee.

Meetings of the Authority and its committees are open to the public and you can submit questions before meetings as long as you provide us with at least two full working days’ notice please. Submit your question by contacting Member Services on 01590 646647 or email memberservices@newforestnpa.gov.uk.

To find out more see our Standing Orders.

Decisions made under delegated powers

Any urgent decisions that would have been made by the Authority may be taken by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chairman, in accordance with the Authority’s Scheme of Delegations. The Chief Executive exercises this power having sought views from the NPA’s members and senior officers.

The following decisions have been made to date:

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Upcoming Meetings

Local Authority members

Members appointed by the county, district, and borough councils with land within the National Park. They provide local knowledge and expertise, without representing only their own local authority. Five come from Hampshire County Council, four from New Forest District Council, one from Test Valley Borough Council and two from Wiltshire Council.

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Keith Mans

Authority Deputy Chair
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Gordon Bailey

Deputy Chair, Resources, Audit and Performance Committee
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Richard Clewer

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Zoe Clewer

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David Harrison

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Mel Kendal

Deputy Chair, Standards Committee
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Caroline Rackham

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Barry Rickman

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Joe Reilly

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Michael Thierry

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Derek Tipp

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Malcolm Wade

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Secretary of State members

Members appointed by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. They bring key skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the work of the Authority, with a particular interest in the New Forest and a wider national viewpoint.

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Victoria Mander

Authority Chair
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Ella Mason

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George Meyrick

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Adarsh Parekh

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Steve Trow

Chair, Planning Committee
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James Wylor-Owen

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Parish Council members

Members selected by parish councils, appointed to represent the wider National Park view, not just the interest of their own parish. They ensure the truly local concerns of those who live or work in the New Forest are represented.

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Mary Davies

Chair of Resources, Audit and Performance Committee Deputy Chair, Planning Committee
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John Adams

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Ann Sevier

Chair, Standards Committee
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Brice Stratford

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Members' conduct, attendance and allowances

Members must adhere to the code of conduct and two local protocols. An alleged breach will be dealt with under 'procedures for a breach of a protocol'. Members of the Authority are paid allowances in accordance with the Authority’s scheme of allowances. They must also submit a declaration of interest. If you have any issues or queries please contact Members Services.

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Protocol for member officer relations

Local protocol for members and officers dealing with planning matters

Scheme of allowances

Members social media policy

'Enjoy the privilege of being in this ancient working forest. Leave nothing behind.'

Board member Zoe Clewer