New Forest Borough Council
Councillors:
48
Wards:
28
Committees:
14
Meetings (2026):
60
Meetings (2025):
80
Cllr Caroline Rackham
Totton South Ward - New Forest
Cllr Caroline Rackham
Liberal Democrat
Terms of Office
A councillor's term of office shows how long they have served on the council. Each term typically lasts 4 years.
First Elected: May 2019
Committee Memberships
Last 12 monthsCommittees are groups of councillors that meet regularly to make decisions and oversee specific areas of council business. Each committee has a different focus, such as planning, education, or finance.
Upcoming Meetings
Audit Committee
26th Jun 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
13th Jul 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlace and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel
10th Sep 2026Thursday, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
14th Sep 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPast Meetings
Audit Committee
27th Jun 2025Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
14th Jul 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
28th Aug 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlace and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel
11th Sep 2025Thursday, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
15th Sep 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
25th Sep 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
13th Oct 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedAudit Committee
31st Oct 2025Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
3rd Nov 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
15th Dec 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedAudit Committee
23rd Jan 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
4th Feb 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendanceAudit Committee
13th Feb 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
26th Feb 2026Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlace and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel
12th Mar 2026Thursday, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredAudit Committee
27th Mar 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ApologiesCouncil
13th Apr 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCouncil
18th May 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlace and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel
18th May 2026Monday, 7:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedAudit Committee
18th May 2026Monday, 7:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: In attendancePlace and Sustainability Overview and Scrutiny Panel
18th Jun 2026Thursday, 6:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
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