Ringwood Town Council

Your Council

The Council is made up of 14 elected Councillors, who live in the area and take account of the views of local residents. The Councillors are supported by a small staff team led by the Town Clerk.

Ringwood Town Council's Strategy 2025 - 2028 (updated October 2024) can be found here


 

There is sometimes confusion about the responsibilities of the different councils in the region.

The types of things that Ringwood Town Council is responsilbe for include allotments, the cemetery, recreation grounds and some public open spaces. A map of Town Council owned land can be found here.

The Town Council acts as an information point for residents and visitors. Ringwood Gateway opening hours can be found here.

 

The types of services Hampshire County Council is responsible for include education, transport and roads, social care, registrars service and strategic planning within the county.

The types of services New Forest District Council is responsible for include housing, waste collection, leisure, some open spaces, council tax, benefits and local planning.

A list of each Council's responsibilities can be found here.


Call Ringwood Town Council On 01425 473883

or visit our offices at Ringwood Gateway

Keep up to date with what's happening in your town

Ringwood Town Council News

Grant Aid Scheme - open for applications

05

Aug

Grant Aid Scheme - open for applications

The Council’s grant aid scheme is open for applications - deadline for submission is 3 September 2025.

New Carvers Courts open at Carvers Recreation Ground

24

Jul

New Carvers Courts open at Carvers Recreation Ground

Carvers Courts are now open and we’re celebrating with a launch week full of activities for all, starting Thursday 24 July at 10am.

Ringwood Town Council Newsletter - Edition 4

16

Jul

Ringwood Town Council Newsletter - Edition 4

Issue 4 of our Council newsletter has been published - click on the image above to read.