Ripley Town Council events cancelled in 2020
In light of the current Covid-19 government guidelines, all events organised by Ripley Town Council have been cancelled for 2020. We hope to bring the following events to you in 2021.
Spring Market, Well Dressing and Wool Bombing
The Big Day Out at Midland Railway on 7th July 2021.
Outdoor Cinema
Ripley Christmas Light Switch on
Ripley Family Christmas Market
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Ripley Town Council Office closed until further notice
We have temporarily closed our office on Grosvenor Road, Ripley for the health and safety of our staff, councillors and the general public.
Our staff are following government guidelines regarding Coronavirus and will be working from home for the foreseeable future. They are contactable via email and by telephone, Monday to Friday, 10am until 3pm.
Contact details here
At present, all Ripley Town Council meeting are being held online via Zoom. Details of how you can attend these meetings, can be found on the specific meeting agendas here
Thank you for your cooperation.
Latest government guidance for England
Stay alert
We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:
stay at home as much as possible
work from home if you can
limit contact with other people
keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
wash your hands regularly
Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.
Advice for businesses in Amber Valley
Amber Valley Borough Council have put together useful information regarding advice for local businesses.
Derbyshire County Council Community Response Unit launched to help those in need
Help is available for people across the county if they are:
Self-isolating because either themselves or a member of the household is at risk
Struggling to meet basic needs because of financial, social or health restrictions
Pregnant
Have underlying health conditions
Aged 70 or over.
Volunteers from over 200 different organisations will be able to help with shopping, fetching prescriptions or offering a befriending service.
Be part of Derbyshire County Councils Community Response team
Anyone who wants to help has to be aged 18 to 70 and fit and well. Please visit the Community Response Unit information on the Derbyshire County Council website to register your interest.
Some organisations are looking for volunteers to offer a befriending telephone service, so anyone who wants to help but can’t leave their house could offer this kind of assistance.
Council Tax Support information
Amber Valley Borough Council have published information about help with paying Council Tax during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Advice for allotment holders in the Ripley Township
The National Allotment Society have produced some useful Covid 19 Emergency Measures information.