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.
Apr
We are thrilled to announce that significant funding has been secured for a brand-new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Carvers Recreation Ground — the next major milestone in a long-term plan to transform the park into a more inclusive, and better-used space for all.
Apr
The Town Council invites residents to a special evening ceremony on Thursday 8th May 2025, as part of a nationwide tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Apr
Carvers Recreation Ground is looking greener and more welcoming this week following the planting of eight new cherry blossom trees and two elm trees, alongside the installation of two new benches near the skate park.
