USEFUL INFORMATION
The Rural Roundup
Neighbourhood Watch
Ripple's NHW co-ordinator is Claire Skardon. Claire lives in Ripple and has been an active member of the parish for some years. She is very family and community orientated. Please contact her by email skardonclaire@gmail.com or telephone 07716303974 regarding neighbourhood problems or any queries you have to do with crime or anti-social behaviour.
Online Crime and Incident Reporting Process
The public can report crimes and incidents as well as non-injury road traffic collisions ONLINE directly to Kent Police through their website.(www.kent.police.uk). Once a report is made to them online, the user will receive a unique reference number and a return email confirming receipt.
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL - COMMUNITY ROOTS PROJECT
This new project entails a new asset for our communities, our Community Roots van! A modified and adapted Mercedes Sprinter with workspace onboard and unlimited data and Wi-Fi so we can work out and about across the Dover District, including our rural areas and reducing digital exclusion.
Each month will be themed while we work with partners and other departments to provide a wraparound service to residents within the District. We’ll have a webpage live on our website, which includes a calendar that will show where we are for up to 3 months at a time.
Click the link for more information
Community Roots Van (dover.gov.uk)
LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
FOR RIPPLE
Ripple Parish Council has a defibrillator mounted in its casing on the external wall outside the Village Hall. This life saving equipment can be used by anyone in an emergency; if you suspect someone is in cardiac arrest; just dial 999 and they will guide you through how to use the equipment.
Video: How to use a defibrillator - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
COMMUNITY GRANT
The Parish Council has a modest Community Fund aimed at helping community groups and organisations to 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.