Most of Ringwood Town Council’s services are funded from the Council Tax paid by householders in Ringwood. Council Tax, which is collected by New Forest District Council, also funds services of the District Council, Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Constabulary and Fire Authority.
Unlike County and District Councils, the Town Council does not receive funds from central government or income from rates paid by local businesses. Ringwood Town Council raises some funds from fees and charges (for example for sports facilities).
Each year Ringwood Town Council calculates the budget required to provide its services. The expected income from fees and charges is deducted to leave the balance required for services and any capital projects. This sum is called the ‘Precept’; it is the amount the Town Council asks the District Council to collect for it as a proportion of the total Council Tax paid by householders of Ringwood.
Financial Regulations - adopted July 2026
Current fees and charges 2026-27
Treasury Management Policy 2026 - approved April 2026
Aug
Crow Stream clearance works completed ahead of winter, with residents invited to support the annual volunteer stream maintenance day on 1 October.
Aug
Copilot said:
The Council has installed a new emergency bleed control kit alongside the public access defibrillator at Carvers Recreation Ground, helping to enhance public safety and emergency response provision.
Aug
Applications are invited for funding from the Council’s grant aid scheme by the deadline of 9 September 2026.
