Swanage Competitors

** Be the first to hear about our job opportunities - sign up for our email newsletter at www.newforestnpa.gov.uk. The New Forest National Park's unique landscape has been shaped over the centuries by grazing ponies, cattle and pigs which roam free. Majestic woodlands, rare heathland and a spectacular coastline provide fabulous opportunities for quiet recreation, enjoyment and discovery. The National Park Authority’s purposes are to : ■ Conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Park - Protect ■ Promote opportunities for understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities – Enjoy. It also has a duty to: ■ Seek to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities within the Park – Prosper. The National Park lies mainly in south-west Hampshire – from east of the Avon Valley to Southampton Water and from the Solent coast to the edge of the Wiltshire chalk downs. The New Forest has long been recognised as a special and important area that needs protection. National Park designation means the strongest possible level of protection for the future.

Poole is a high performing unitary authority on the south coast of England, which despite being the fourth-lowest funded council in the country has big ambitions, an enviable reputation and a record of success. Our award winning Twin Sails bridge opened in 2012, is just one example of what we can achieve. This has provided our seafront town with a second harbour crossing, crucial to opening up future development opportunities of brownfield sites in the heart of the community. The local authority and borough we serve both have great potential for further transformation, but alongside significant financial challenges. Our priorities: Promoting the health and well being of our population, especially those who are vulnerable Supporting local people to take greater control of their communities to improve the quality of life at local levels Stimulating and maintaining a vibrant, mixed economy Protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment Ensuring our children and young people have the chance to achieve their full potential

Wareham Town Council is committed to working in partnership with our community and other agencies to provide easy access to efficient services and strive to enhance the quality of social and economic life for the people of Wareham and its businesses.