Ferndown Fire Station - Floodlit Christmas, Town Crier and Mayor The Town Council Ferndown Town Council is one of the largest Town Councils in Dorset and includes the main community of Ferndown, plus the distinct communities at Longham, Hampreston, Little Canford, Stapehill and Tricketts Cross. There are 23 town councillors who serve for four years. The Town Council Office and Council Chamber are in the Pavilion which stands in the King George V Playing Fields. Meetings of the Town Council and the Committees are open to the public. The town council has a Planning Committee which makes observations to the District Council on all Ferndown local planning applications and a Recreation Committee, which is focussed on the playgrounds and recreational needs of Tricketts Cross. The Finance and Administration Committee deals with all matters relating to the administration and general management of the council and all its financial responsibilities. The council has a vigorous Grants and Donations Sub-Committee which seeks to help local groups which are in need of funds. All the Councillors are Trustees of the King George V Charity; This Body is responsible for the 50 acre playing fields which include tennis courts, a bowling green, a petanque pitch and a croquet pitch as well as the regular football and cricket pitches. A children’s playground which is being redeveloped as an accessible playground for all children, whatever their level of ability or disability is an example of the enthusiasm and determination of the Trustees of the Charity to address needs of the community. The Council Offices are open on Monday and Friday from 9.00am to 12.30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am to 4.00pm. All enquiries should be addressed to the: Town Clerk, Mrs M. Derricott Council Offices, KGV Pavilion, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH 22 9EN Tel: 01202 892249 Fax: 01202 877442 Email: ferndowntc@btconnect.com. Other Local Authorities East Dorset District Council, Council Offices, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4HN Tel: 01202 886201 Email: eastdorsetdc.gov.uk Dorset County Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester DT1 1XJ Tel: 01305 251000