Welcome to Fordingbridge Town Council
Notice Of Election
Election of Councillors to New Forest District Council
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde Ward | Fordingbridge Town Council
Fordingbridge Footpath 83
The Countryside Service has approval from The Secretary of State to extend the temporary closure to part of Fordingbridge Footpath 83 to allow for works in connection with planning application ref: New Forest District Council 20/10228.
Details can be viewed on the Council’s website by following the link below:
Public notice | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)
Warm Spaces in Fordingbridge
During the cold weather, please do make use of the warm spaces that we have locally. All welcome.
Mondays
Avon Valley Men’s Shed, Methodist Church Hall, West Street – ‘Warm Place’ drop-in, hot drink and biscuits – 10am – 12 noon
Tuesdays
Fordingbridge Library – Opening Hours 9.30am – 5pm (Free drinks 2pm-4pm)
The Branch, High Street – Board Games afternoon – 1.30pm – 3pm (Term Time)
Wednesdays
Fordingbridge Library – Opening Hours 9.30am – 5pm
Avon Valley Men’s Shed, Methodist Church Hall, West Street – 9.30am – 12 noon – predominantly for men although all welcome
The Branch, High Street – Coffee morning 10am – 12 noon (Term Time)
Thursdays
United Reformed Church – Tea Stop 2pm – 4pm
Fridays
Fordingbridge Library – Opening Hours 9.30am – 5pm
Avonway Community Centre – Friends on Fridays – 8.30am – 4pm – Free refreshments all day, including soup and a roll served between 12 noon and 2pm
Saturdays
Fordingbridge Library – Opening Hours 9.30am – 1.30pm
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2022
View the Finance Page for more details
Fordingbridge Events Group
Proudly Announce
To celebrate the crowning of King Charles Ill
THE CORONATION BIG PICNIC
Fordingbridge Recreation Ground
Sunday 7th May 2023 At 2:30pm
A re-dedication of the Recreation Ground to
commemorate ‘100’ years of being given to the town
From 3:00pm
Beer Tent – Hog Roast – BBQ
Disco, Live Music, Fairground Rides
& a Sweet Stall – All in a fantastic location
Even bring your own picnic
Lighting of the town’s celebration beacon at 6:00pm
About Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name Forde.
The River Avon runs through the town which lies 13 miles south of Salisbury.
To the east is the New Forest and to the west are the Western Downlands and Cranborne Chase. The current population is approximately 6000 people.
The first Great Bridge, from which the town received its present name, was built in mediaeval times prior to 1252.
It is built of local stone and has a total of 7 arches spanning the river.
Although it has been subject to various works over the years it remains a major feature of the town.
A bronze statue of the controversial painter, Augustus John, stands on the banks of the Avon near the Great Bridge.
The town enjoys a beautiful park where visitors and locals can take advantage of the river, the children’s play area, skate park, secluded memorial gardens and sports playing fields.
Since 1982 Fordingbridge has been twinned with Vimoutiers in Normandy.
It is also home to Fordingbridge Turks FC, one of the 50 oldest football clubs in England, established circa 1868.
Fordingbridge Town Council is politically independent and has 12 elected councillors who are accountable to the electors of the town.
Currently we have 8 members of staff and the annual precept for 2020/21 is approximately £230,000.
As a Town Council we are the first layer of local government.
Our aim is to engage local people and respond to their needs, through representation as community advocates and by providing services such as parks and open spaces.
