New Forest Borough Council
Councillors:
48
Wards:
28
Committees:
14
Meetings (2026):
60
Meetings (2025):
80
Cllr Philip Dowd
Hythe Central Ward - New Forest
Cllr Philip Dowd
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.
Council
Committee Member 12 meetingsPlanning Committee
Committee Member 11 meetingsCabinet
In Attendance 7 meetingsGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
Chairman 7 meetingsResources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel
Substitute 5 meetingsLicensing Sub-Committee
Committee Member 3 meetingsAppeals Committee
Committee Member 1 meetingUpcoming Meetings
Council
13th Jul 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
4th Sep 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
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
Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel
26th Jun 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
2nd Jul 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendancePlanning Committee
9th Jul 2025Wednesday, 9:00 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 expectedCabinet
6th Aug 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendancePlanning Committee
13th Aug 2025Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedLicensing Sub-Committee
14th Aug 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
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 expectedCabinet
3rd Sep 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendanceGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
5th Sep 2025Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
10th Sep 2025Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
15th Sep 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedResources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel
18th Sep 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredCouncil
25th Sep 2025Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCabinet
1st Oct 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendancePlanning Committee
8th Oct 2025Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
13th Oct 2025Monday, 6:30 PM
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 expectedGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
7th Nov 2025Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
12th Nov 2025Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedResources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel
20th Nov 2025Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredCabinet
3rd Dec 2025Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendancePlanning Committee
10th Dec 2025Wednesday, 9:00 AM
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 expectedGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
9th Jan 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
14th Jan 2026Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedResources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel
22nd Jan 2026Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
30th Jan 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Not requiredPlanning Committee
11th Feb 2026Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
26th Feb 2026Thursday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCabinet
4th Mar 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendanceGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
6th Mar 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedPlanning Committee
11th Mar 2026Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedResources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel
19th Mar 2026Thursday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Substitute • Attendance: Not requiredLicensing Sub-Committee
23rd Mar 2026Monday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
8th Apr 2026Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
13th Apr 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedPlanning Committee
13th May 2026Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedCouncil
18th May 2026Monday, 6:30 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
18th May 2026Monday, 7:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: ExpectedAppeals Committee
18th May 2026Monday, 7:00 PM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Committee Member • Attendance: Present, as expectedCabinet
3rd Jun 2026Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: In Attendance • Attendance: In attendanceGeneral Purposes and Licensing Committee
19th Jun 2026Friday, 10:00 AM
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Role: Chairman • Attendance: ExpectedContact Information
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