Welcome to the website of Ringwood Town Council. We’re here to help with all things Ringwood. You’ll find information about us and the services we provide as well as links to the other local authorities serving this area and useful information. We hope you find what you came here for but if not, we are only a phone call or email away and waiting to hear from you.
We organize a Fireworks Display, the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial and a Christmas Fair every year and other one-off events. There are links to other local events too.
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Please see the meetings page for details of upcoming meetings of the Council and its committees and the business to be discussed. Please join us and have your say on issues that affect you.
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Cllr. Rae Frederick has been elected by the Councillors as Town Mayor. She chairs meetings of the full Council and represents the Council and the town at civic functions. Her deputy is Cllr. Philip Day.
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For details of our skate park, children’s play areas, bookable football pitches and cricket ground and links to other local sports facilities, see here.
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Whether you are an experienced grower or newly interested in producing your own fruit and vegetables, we are likely to have a suitable plot at one of our allotment sites.
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Information about Ringwood Cemetery and copies of our guides, application forms, regulations and table of fees are available to download from this part of our website.
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These are difficult times for local community groups and not-for-profit organisations. If you need a helping hand to serve the people of Ringwood, we may be able to award you a grant.
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Why not explore the green spaces we look after for the town? Begin re-connecting with Ringwood’s quieter outdoor corners and get more information on children’s play areas.
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Ringwood is special to everyone who knows it. Click below to see just a few of the reasons why.
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Ringwood Gateway provides information on local government services (Council Tax, parking, housing, etc.) and visitor attractions.
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Ringwood has a long and fascinating history. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and retains many features of interest. There is a potted history of the town composed by Tony White here. The historic map of 1872 pictured here illustrates quite how much the town has grown in recent decades. Today, much of the town centre is protected as a conservation area. The map here shows the precise extent of this.
Dec
We have continued to work hard behind the scenes today and have received assurances that the remainder of the town’s Christmas lights will be installed tonight (5th December).
Whilst we do not expect this will draw a line under the matter—there will be important discussions to be had in the New Year—we hope that after tonight we will have a complete and festive display. Our goal remains to ensure that the town looks its best, encouraging everyone to visit and support our local businesses.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Dec
Ringwood Town Council is deeply concerned that this year’s Christmas Lights Display falls far below the standard expected. The appointed contractor failed to complete installation in time or to meet the specification.
The contractor is being pressed to resolve the deficiencies as soon as possible. The Council is looking to its legal remedies under its display contract. Further information will be given as soon as it is clearer what will be done.
In the meanwhile we share the disappointment of residents.
Dec
Ringwood came alive on Sunday 1 December during its much-loved annual Christmas event, but the fun doesn’t end there - join in the festive fun while wandering around the town; take part in the Ringwood Reindeer Ramble and vote in the Christmas Window Decoration Competition.
