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.
Oct
Preparations for the highly anticipated Ringwood Grand Fireworks on Sunday 2nd November are almost complete, and we are excited to welcome back the local community once again.
Oct
A series of commemorative events will take place across the town, offering residents the opportunity to reflect and pay tribute.
Sep
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to join our team. Click on the image above to find out more.
