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.
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.
View event details
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.
View committee information
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.
View councillor information
For details of our skate park, children’s play areas, bookable football pitches and cricket ground and links to other local sports facilities, see here.
View sports & recreation information
Find details of the facilities available at Carvers Clubhouse on its website here. Also watch this space for details of other local facilities and services for young people.
View youth service information
Whether you are an experienced grower or newly interested in producing your own fruit and vegetables, we are likely to have a suitable plot at one of our allotment sites.
View allotment information
Information about Ringwood Cemetery and copies of our guides, application forms, regulations and table of fees are available to download from this part of our website.
View cemetery information
These are difficult times for local community groups and not-for-profit organisations. If you need a helping hand to serve the people of Ringwood, we may be able to award you a grant.
View grant scheme details
Why not explore the green spaces we look after for the town? Begin re-connecting with Ringwood’s quieter outdoor corners and get more information on children’s play areas.
Explore parks and play areas
Ringwood is special to everyone who knows it. Click below to see just a few of the reasons why.
View special features
Ringwood Gateway provides information on local government services (Council Tax, parking, housing, etc.) and visitor attractions.
View visitor information
Ringwood has a long and well-documented history. The town is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) and retains many historic features that reflect its development over time.
A short history of the town, written by Tony White, is available here:
Read Tony White’s history of Ringwood
This map shows Ringwood in 1872 and helps illustrate how significantly the town has expanded in recent decades.
View the old map of Ringwood.
Today, much of the town centre is designated as a conservation area to protect its historic character. You can view the full extent of the conservation area here:
View the Ringwood Conservation Area map
Apr
Our latest newsletter includes information on the Council’s Strategy, the Annual Town Assembly, an update on activities at Carvers Clubhouse and more. Click on the image above to read it.
Mar
Ringwood Town Council are hosting a photography competition, running from 5th March - 20th May.
Feb
Residents are invited to comment on early proposals for the new Local Plan from New Forest District Council, including a potential new housing site south of Moortown Lane that could bring additional homes to the town. A public drop-in event will take place on Friday 27 February, 1pm–7pm at Ringwood Gateway, where residents can learn more, ask questions and share their views.
