Welcome to Ringwood

Ringwood, in the County of Hampshire, is the Western Gateway to the beautiful New Forest, at a crossing point of the River Avon. For centuries it has been the traditional market town of the New Forest with its market charter dating back to 1226.

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How Can We Help?

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. 

Events

Events

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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Meetings

Meetings

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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Town Mayor

Town Mayor

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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Quick Contact

About our town

Historic Ringwood

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.

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Ringwood Town Council News

Ringwood & Poulner Toad Patrol Honoured with Outstanding Community Service Award

15

May

Ringwood & Poulner Toad Patrol Honoured with Outstanding Community Service Award

The Council has honoured the Ringwood & Poulner Toad Patrol with an Award for Outstanding Community Service in recognition of their tireless volunteer work protecting amphibians during migration season.

Cricket Bookings at Carvers Recreation Ground Suspended

12

May

Cricket Bookings at Carvers Recreation Ground Suspended

The Council has made the difficult decision to suspend cricket bookings at Carvers Recreation Ground from the end of the current season. This decision follows a comprehensive review of the facility’s usage, associated costs, and the overall benefit to the local community.

Presentation of Grant Aid Awards

02

May

Presentation of Grant Aid Awards

At our meeting on 30 April 2025, the Town Mayor presented grant aid certificates to four local organisations, recognising a total of £2,300 in support. A new round of grant applications opens in September.