Cllr. Roland Emmas-Williams was first elected to Ripley Town Council in 1987 until 1999. He was re-elected in 2013, after returning to Ripley following a 12 year absence. 

 

Roland served as a Councillor for Amber Valley Borough Council for 8 years. 

 

He became a Councillor in order to serve the community and to help residents with their problems and issues, seeking to find a suitable solution. 

 

Roland said, 'I wish to make the Parish of Ripley a better place to live and work and help the local Community to thrive with a local spirit for the benefit of all'. 

 

Events 

Environment and Regeneration 

Heritage (Chair) 

 

Roland represents Ripley Town Council on the following outside bodies: 

 

I have lived in Ripley for 58 years, currently with my wife, Sheila. I am retired. My main hobby is watching all different kinds of sport.