The Local Government Transparency Code 2015 (the Code) came into effect on 1 April 2015. Full details of the Code can be found here: Local Government Transparency Code
Ringwood Town Council meets the definition of a local authority covered by the requirements of the Code, as it is defined as ‘a parish council which has gross annual income or expenditure (whichever is higher) exceeding £200,000’. The Council complies with the requirements of the Code by publishing this information on its website.
The Council's current Publication Scheme can be viewed here.
The Code requires local authorities in England to publish the following information quarterly:
Expenditure Exceeding £500
Local authorities must publish details of each item of expenditure that exceeds £500. Ringwood Town Council publishes all payments monthly. These are listed in the financial reports attached to the Policy and Finance Committee agenda (and minutes) and can be found here
Government Procurement Card transactions
The code requires that local authorities must publish details of every transaction on a Government Procurement Card. Ringwood Town Council does not use a Government Procurement Card. Transactions on all corporate credit cards are captured on the lists of monthly payments - refer to above.
Procurement information
The code requires that local authorities must publish details of every invitation to tender for contracts to provide goods and/or services with a value that exceeds £5,000. Details of any contract, commissioned activity, purchase order, framework agreement and any other legally enforceable agreement with a value that exceeds £5,000. You can download our most recent quarterly report here.
Additionally, local authorities are required to publish the following information annually:
Local Authority Land
The Code requires that local authorities must publish details of all land and building assets. Ringwood Town Council publishes this information on its website and can be found here
Grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations
The code requires that local authorities must publish details of all grants to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Details of grants awarded by Ringwood Town Council can be found here.
Organisational Chart
The Council's organisational chart can be found here.
Trade union facility time
Ringwood Town Council does not have any staff member who represents a union or devotes any time to union duties, so there is no information to publish.
Senior salaries
Currently, there are no employees of Ringwood Town Council paid in excess of £50,000.
Constitution
The Council's constitution is made up of the Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and Internal Financial Controls, and Code of Conduct, which can be found by following the links.
Please find below a list of useful documents and policies, for easy reference.
May
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.
May
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.
May
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.
