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.
Aug
Ringwood Carnival is nearly here and local organisations are coming together to give the town a spruce-up before the big day. Join Ringwood Round Table and local community groups for a fun, feel-good litter pick on 6 and 7 September. Whether you can spare an hour or the whole morning, your help will make a big difference!
Aug
The Town Council is pleased to provide an update on National Express service 035 following a letter sent to the company’s CEO.
Aug
The Council’s grant aid scheme is open for applications - deadline for submission is 3 September 2025.
