Read & sign the latest e-petitions on the UK government petitions site or start your own ... read more

Ofcom publishes its latest test results of home broadband speeds. ... read more

Ofwat publishes details of estimated rises in water & sewerage charges by region ... read more

Detailed crime data now available from Police UK ... read more

like noise, planning permission, or high fences & hedges ... read more

Four days of celebrations ... read more

101 now the number throught the whole of England and Wales for non-emergency calls ... read more

How to report a dog that's dangerously out of control. ... read more

Plug-in car grant extended to vans ... read more

Do you know if your home is affected by radioactive radon gas? ... read more

There is to be an open public meeting being held on Tuesday 7th February 2012 at 7.00pm ... read more

Ripley Residents' Association Meeting Dates 2012 / 2013 ... read more

Information on PIP breast implants, safety issues and the NHS response ... read more

Bank Holiday Dates, British Summer Time, School Terms etc. ... read more

Do not get caught by these email and telephone scams ... read more

7,000 donations needed every day - 96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood ... read more

Sign up to the free Floodline Warning Service to get alerts by phone, email, SMS or fax ... read more

Have you been affected by forced marriage? Are there enough safeguards? Have your say. ... read more

New taskforce will tackle illegal waste sites that blight communities ... read more

New telephone number: 0345 300 3900 ... read more

Good advice to everyone from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust ... read more

Some simple things you can do to keep warm and stay healthy in the cold weather ... read more

It's not worth the risk ... read more

£1 billion package to tackle youth unemployment ... read more

Fancy auditioning for the London2012 Opening Ceremonies? ... read more

All the help and support you need can be found at ... read more

get information and advice about money, carers' rights and support services ... read more

Accidental Outlaw ... read more

A Simple Guide ... read more

on how the government can create a modern tax system ... read more

not just 1st time buyers - can apply to borrow up to 95% of the value. ... read more

An era of Whitehall control has ended with a historic shift in power back to local people, ... read more

Stalking affects 1 in 5 women & 1 in 10 men. Online consultation asks how best to combat? ... read more

Equality for transsexual people ... read more

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now started sending out tax calculations ... read more

even if you dont take them because it will help your school ... read more

Find out your rights when buying, repairing or replacing a car ... read more

Practical advice for homeowners to make sure your home isn’t repossessed ... read more

Download your free 50 page Rough Guide to Online Safety ... read more

and their dependants may be entitled to financial help. ... read more

of scam apps. Users are being targeted by criminals using scam apps to take over the phone ... read more

to work, volunteer or compete at the London 2012 Games ... read more

– it could turn up in search results! ...Google is now indexing Facebook ... read more

advice for parents ... read more

...if someone breaks into your home? ... read more

and other ways to make your voice heard ... read more

A special report on alcohol in the media ... read more

Tell Ofsted what you think of your child's school. ... read more

Test your smoke alarms when the clocks change ... read more

London2012 are recruiting for tens of thousands of jobs between now and Games time ... read more

A new children's road safety campaign launched today. Find games and activities for 6-11's ... read more

Info on rent rises, tenancies, rent disputes, sublets, deposit protection & evictions ... read more

In Case of Emergency ... read more

If you're not happy with the care or treatment you've received........ ... read more

Not happy with the quality of care, find out who you can contact to complain ... read more

Wash vegetables following new research linking veg with a recent E.coli outbreak ... read more

Water & sewerage companies take responsibility for most private sewers from homeowners ... read more

Email scam leads to £1k wire transfer to 'hostage-takers' ... read more

Facebook’s New Feature Could Embarrass You ... read more

You don't have to use the CSA. A family-based arrangement may suit you better. ... read more

What is is, how to adopt, adopting from abroad and adoption leave and pay ... read more

Logging Out Of Facebook Is Not Enough ... read more

Best Kept Allotment Competion 2011 Ripley Town Council and Midlands Co-operative ... read more

Best Kept Garden Competition 2011 Ripley Town Council with Midlands Co-operative ... read more

National Minimum Wage rates rise next Saturday 1 October. Are you entitled? ... read more

Call Consumer Direct on 08454 040506 ... read more

The new accounts will offer parents a tax-free way to save for their children's future. ... read more

Want to find a nice walk in your area? ... read more

personal injury referral fees ... read more

a joint initiative between the Government, law enforcement and leading businesses. ... read more

Home improvements, planning, DIY. Find out about planning and building regulations ... read more

Who should have it and why? ... read more

Postgraduate study: teacher training, social work, healthcare and the finance ... read more

Agency workers to get new rights from October ... read more

Nnew campaign offers help and advice for victims, abusers and parents ... read more

60W lightbulbs are being phased-out from today. ... read more

Tell us how to simplify or remove regulations and still improve environmental protection ... read more

Some packets contain anti-psychotic drug Seroquel XL ... read more

Flood alerts have been issued for parts of southern England. ... read more

All the information you need for rail, bus, coach, air & taxi travel ... read more

Rail travel in the UK: RailFare, your consumer rights, making a complaint ... read more

Now your opinion really does count. Let the politicians know what you think ... read more

What's being done, how to help identify the criminals and how to keep safe ... read more

Government releases information on publicly-owned property - prepare to be surprised! ... read more

See what the #government is proposing and have your say ... read more

Check your smoke alarm. ... read more

Save on your motorcycle insurance and get personalised training ... read more

CrimestoppersUK is hunting for 10 most wanted fraudsters from across the UK ... read more

Find out what you need to know about company and personal pensions schemes ... read more

More than 10,000 people in the UK currently need an organ transplant. ... read more

OFT Telephone Scam ... read more

From 1 August 2011, householders could get government funding ... read more

Home improvements continue to top the list of complaints ... read more

Ofcom forces big cuts in rural broadband prices on BT wholesale ... read more

Two types and you may not want either! ... read more

Don't get conned! ... read more

HMRC and Directgov have produced an online step-by-step video guide ... read more

Second round of funding now available for national tree-planting scheme ... read more

Government announces new Eurotariff Charges ... read more

The UK's strict quarantine rules for pets coming into the UK from abroad will be relaxed from 1 January 2012. ... read more

British holidaymakers will have much clearer financial protection if their holiday company goes bust, under new plans. ... read more

The governments FirstBuy scheme will give you a 20% equity loan ... read more

If you're the registered keeper of a vehicle it must be insured at all times. ... read more

what happens in court and after the trial ... read more

Civil penalties will be introduced for people who negligently give incorrect information on their benefit claim ... read more

The new Ripley Town Mayor for 2011/2012 is Cllr Michael Missett, who is 64 years of age and married to Pamela. Michael has lived in Ripley for the past 25 years and is now retired but worked for the Environment Agency and it’s predecessors for 44 years. Michael is involved with various local organisations, including Ripley Morris Men, Ripley Twinning Association and Chair of Governors for Ripley Junior School. Michael’s main interests are cricket, rugby league, the theatre and walking. Michael is very much looking forward to representing the people of Ripley in his Mayoral year. ... read more

Buckingham Palace and the Government have today announced plans for the central weekend to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. ... read more

How to set up your browser ... read more

Top tips from the Police to avoid cash machine crime ... read more

Free bags available from Ambi Vet Heage Road Ripley, Police Office Market Place Ripley and Scented Willow Oxford Street Ripley. Please call in and collect some!!!!!!!! Supplied by Ripley Town Council ... read more

It's time to fight back! ... read more

The Ripley Town Council have agreed a precept of £90850.00 no increase for 2011 / 2012 keeping the precept the same as last year. ... read more

86% of Ripley Town Councillors have completed the Power of Well Being Training and received Certificates of Attendance for the Training. ... read more