Ringwood Town Council

11/06/2026

As we count down to Ringwood's historic 800th Market Charter Celebration, we're delighted to announce that our official commemorative merchandise is now on sale at The Gateway.

Take home a special piece of local history with a range of souvenirs celebrating this remarkable milestone in our town's story.

Items include a 2027 Calendar, Limited Edition Whiskey Tumbler, Coasters and more.

Pop in to see us and purchase yours ahead of the 12th July event.

08/06/2026

📢 Moortown Lane Development Update

Work on the new housing development off Moortown Lane will be starting soon.

In the first phase of 150 homes:

Persimmon Homes (Charles Church) will be building 99 (Phase 1A)
Crest Nicholson will be building 51

Both companies will be working together to deliver the whole site, with further planning applications to come for Phase 2 and supporting infrastructure.

A representative from Permission Homes (Charles Church) will be attending our monthly Planning, Town & Environment Committee meetings to give updates and answer questions.

To keep things fair and consistent, they’ve asked that any questions from residents are sent via the Town Council, rather than directly. We’ll gather queries each month, pass them on, and share any relevant responses.

📩 Please send any questions or concerns to: [email protected]

04/06/2026

Unfortunately the Antiques and Decorative Market scheduled for this Saturday 6th June has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The next date is Saturday 1st August.

02/06/2026

📣 Ringwood Businesses – You’re Invited!

New Forest District Council is hosting a relaxed morning session at The Fish Inn for local businesses to connect and pick up useful tips on protecting your business from the unexpected.

📅 Tuesday 9 June
⏰ 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 The Fish Inn, The Bridges, West Street, Ringwood, BH24 2AA

A great chance to catch up with other Ringwood businesses over coffee ☕

👉 Free to attend – it would be great to see plenty of local faces there!

Book here: https://bit.ly/4o69A46

Join us for a free, practical workshop designed to help small and local businesses protect themselves from disruption and keep trading when challenges arise.

The session is taking place on Tuesday 9 June 2026 (8am to 9:30am) at The Fish Inn, Ringwood.

Book your place: https://protectingyourbusinessringwoodtickets.eventbrite.co.uk

This photo was taken at one of our previous sessions in Totton for businesses.

01/06/2026

D-Day Commemorations – Saturday 6th June 2026

A wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Normandy Veteran Memorial in the grounds of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church at 11:00am, as we come together to honour and remember those who served.

The Ringwood Town Mayor will lay a wreath on behalf of the Town Council.

All are welcome to attend and pay their respects.

01/06/2026

🚍 New Bus Shelter Installed on Gorley Road

With thanks to funding from New Forest District Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Local Infrastructure Fund, a new larger bus shelter has been installed on Gorley Road, next to the local shopping parade.

The new, modern shelter provides:

▪️Improved protection from the weather
▪️Upgraded seating
▪️Better accessibility for all users

The bus stop is well used by local residents, including those travelling on the Ringo circular routes, so this upgrade will make a real difference to comfort, safety, and accessibility.

A big thank you to New Forest District Council for supporting this project and helping us improve local transport infrastructure for our community. 🚌

28/05/2026

🎉 New Town Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Ringwood 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that Cllr Mary DeBoos has been appointed as Town Mayor, with Cllr James Swyer serving as Deputy Town Mayor for the coming year.

Cllr DeBoos said:
“As my hometown, Ringwood has a very special place in my heart and I'm delighted to be Town Mayor this year as we celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Market Charter. I look forward to serving our residents, supporting local businesses and organisations, and working alongside councillors and volunteers to continue making our town a wonderful place.”

Cllr Swyer added:
“It's an honour to be asked to represent this wonderful community alongside our new Town Mayor and I'll do all I can to ensure all those in the town are heard and supported.”

Please join us in congratulating them both 🎊

We’d also like to thank Cllr Rae Frederick for her two years as Town Mayor and for the energy and commitment she brought to the role 🙏

21/05/2026

📸 Local Talent on Display at Ringwood Gateway! 📸

We’re delighted to be hosting part of the Rotary Club Of Ringwood Inter-School Photographic Competition, organised in association with Ringwood School.

This year’s inspiring theme, “Perspective,” attracted an incredible 600+ entries from 23 schools across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, showcasing the imagination and talent of photographers from across the region.

Here at Ringwood Gateway, you can enjoy a selection of the exhibition featuring work from schools in Ringwood and the surrounding area. The images on display highlight a fantastic diversity of ideas, creativity and technical skill, with each entrant offering their own unique view of the world.

🌟 Come along and take a look!
Be inspired by the creativity of our local young people and see how they’ve interpreted “perspective” in such original ways.