RIPPLE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with
a community issue. Ripple Councillors are volunteers who generously give their time to the community.
YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS
Chair Cllr. John Caisbrook - Tel: 01304 372865
Vice Chair Cllr. Angie Ray – Tel: 01304 448968
Cllr. Nick Ray - Tel: 01304 448968 (Footpaths Officer)
Cllr. Roy O'Neill - Tel: 01304 372865 (Tree Officer)
Cllr. Rupert Hill - Tel: 01304 372865
Parish Clerk Karen Griffiths - Tel: 01304 372865
email: clerk@rippleparish.co.uk
COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
County Councillor Mr Steve Manion
District Councillors Mr Oliver Richardson and Mr Martin Bates
What your Parish Council do for the Community
Services we offer
(in liaison with KCC & DDC)
- Seating
- Litter bins & Salt bins
- Bus Shelter
- Trees & Footpaths
- Parking & Highway Issues
- Reporting of damages to lighting, drains, sign posts
- Informing community of any relevant matters arising in the village
- Links with Neighbourhood Watch, PCSO/Kent Police, Fire Station, First Responder
How we make decisions and where to find the information
Items for discussion and consideration are raised on the agenda for the next meeting. This includes planning applications, changes to footpaths , highway issues etc. Councillors vote with a show of hands. All items and resolutions are minuted.
- Monthly meetings -Timetable published on website & notice boards
- Agendas & Minutes - published on website
- Responses to planning applications in the minutes
What we spend and how we spend it - information can be found in the following:
- Annual return form and auditor's report
- Budget
- Precept
- Financial Standing Orders and Regulations
- Grants given and received
In the past year we have granted funds toward:
- The upkeep of the churchyard.
- Donated to the Royal British Legion
- Donated to the Rural Round Up.
- Installed an external light for the defibrillator.
Funded the planting of daffodil bulbs around the village
Ripple Community Grant Fund
The Parish Council has a modest fund aimed at helping community groups and organisations do things for the benefit of the community and we would encourage anyone with ideas and a vision to access the funding. We welcome applications by a simple letter outlining the idea and the funding sought.
What our priorities are and how we are doing
We publish this information in The Annual Parish Report and you can attend the Annual Parish Meeting in May.
Our priority during 2021 was to continue with traffic calming for the village, working with KCC on our HIP (Highways Improvement Plan). Traffic surveys were carried out by way of ATCs (Automatic Traffic Counters). The analysis and results of the last survey can be found by clicking on the links below.
With the help of a grant from our KCC member, work to install warning signs at the approach to the crossroads in Mongeham Road and Pommeus Lane and stop sign in Pommeus Lane will be carried out and is scheduled for completion in March 2023.
How to become a Parish Councillor
The Parish Council is the voice of the community and can make a difference.
Do you care about your local area?
Can you represent the views of local people?
Are you passionate about services provided to your community?
Do you want to contribute your skills and expertise?
To be a Parish Councillor you must be
Aged 18 years’ or over
Be a British Citizen
A local government elector of the parish or
Reside in the area or within three miles or
Have your principal or only place of work in the area