Welcome to Tring Town Council’s website.
We are sorry that the Council Offices and the Information Centre remain closed due to Covid-19. Staff are working remotely; you can leave a message on 01442 823347 or email info@tring.gov.uk
VACANCY ON TRING TOWN COUNCIL: The Town Council wishes to fill a vacancy by co-option, for the period until the next election in May 2023. Being a Councillor is an opportunity to contribute to your community and help make Tring a better place to live, work and play. For information on the role of a Councillor please click: The Good Councillors Guide (2018) and to see the eligibility criteria click: Co-option Eligibility. If you are interested in applying, please contact Tring Town Council via email admin@tring.gov.uk or leave your contact details on 01442 823347.
COVID-19
You can find ongoing updates and guidance on issues related to the Covid-19 crisis by clicking the following link: Covid-19: updates and guidance
View the latest update from Dacorum Borough Council on Covid-19 rates here
For details of the new national restrictions (lockdown from 5 November), click this link
For a more local slant on the restrictions, click here for further information from Dacorum Borough Council.
Want to know what’s happening with Tring’s businesses and GP surgery? Keep up to date with what our fantastic local shops, groups and companies are doing to keep us all going at Tring Open for Business and More 18 November 2020
We all know Christmas is going to be different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it as a community and support our local businesses along the way. Tring Together’s Christmas Weekend, 12th & 13th December, 3pm – 7pm. Come join the residents of Tring and support local businesses in what has been a tough year. Our aim is for people to shop, visit concerts in the churches, wander through stalls and the Memorial Garden and then go onto restaurants to eat – all promoting local. A cosy Christmas market feel with Father Christmas, an illuminated Memorial Garden and all-round Festive fun in a Covid-safe environment.
Our intention is for all the community to be a part of it whether shopping, selling, dining, viewing or volunteering. We plan to have a range of activities and events both live and online to support everyone including people who cannot come out / or do not want to come out.
For the artistic of you enter the Decorate your Christmas tree competition which will be displayed in Tring Memorial Garden and on which the public will be able to vote.
We will be producing both a FREE online and printed brochure. To keep up to date with what is happening you can follow us on Facebook or visit our website www.tringtogether.org.uk
About Tring Together: Tring Together is a local charity, the main organiser of events in our town such as Tring Carnival and BusinessMart networking. We are a dedicated supporter of local businesses and residents.
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Check out the latest from Hertfordshire County Council on dealing with waste and protecting the environment here
CENSUS 2021
Please click: The Census is coming – census explained for advance information about next year’s national census. The first UK Census took place in 1801 and the population was recorded at 9 million. In 2011 the population was recorded at 63.2million. What will that number be in 2021?
Tring Town Council
Tring Town Council provides a valuable service for the community and represents the town’s interests in various ways. Working effectively and professionally with both the Borough and County Councils as well as other stakeholders, we ensure that the interests and assets of Tring are protected.
Part of our role is to enhance and promote the cultural life and wellbeing of Tring. We seek to improve the local environment, raising standards of recreational facilities and helping to meet the community’s needs.
The Town Council welcomes input from Tring residents and everyone is encouraged to attend the Council’s meetings. We have various responsibilities, which include managing the town’s allotments, discussing and commenting on planning applications in the town (Dacorum Borough Council has the final decision on planning issues), managing the Council’s properties in the town, and monitoring the town’s public areas.
We also support Tring by providing small grants to voluntary and community groups in the town, and through a range of initiatives such as the Tring Youth Council and Tring Together.
Click here to read our Accessibility Statement
Annual Statement and External Audit
The Parish Council must complete, approve and submit an annual statement to external
auditors, who are appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments.
A copy of 2019-2020’s annual statements and the external auditors report can be
downloaded from the links below.
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 31st March 2020
Section 1&2 Annual Governance Statement and Accounting Statement 2019-2020
Section 3 External Auditor Report and Certificate 2019-2020
Heritage Trail App for Tring: Tring Local History and Museum Society have provided the superb Tring Heritage Trail in both App and leaflet format. It guides locals and visitors alike around the fabulous heritage sites of Tring, and includes additional circular walks in the immediate area.