FOCUS on Ripon Ure Bank and Spa

16/03/2026

Well done to the organisers and participants at Ripon Sights and Sounds event in the Cathedral on Saturday. Promoting all the wonderful places to visit, activities to participate in and opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the local community. Ripon really is a special place! I am proud to be its Mayor.

01/12/2025

Meeting other mayors at the Advent Carol Service in Ripon Cathedral on 30th November. Fabulous music and singing by the cathedral choir

01/12/2025

13/11/2025

Proud to be invited to the institution and induction of The Rev Phil Carman by the Bishop of Ripon , The Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, to Holy Trinity Church. As Mayor of Ripon I welcomed him on behalf of the community of Ripon residents.

09/11/2025

Great night at the Rowel Rotary Community Bonfire at the racecourse on Friday evening. I had the opportuntity to meet with 7 year old Josh Nel who lit the bonfire as his reward for winning a colouring competetion organised by Specsavers. Well done Josh!

03/10/2025

The Marquis of Ripon was a Liberal and served in every Liberal Cabinet from 1861 to 1909

23/09/2025

We are going to make Ripon City Council the most open and accessible council that Ripon has ever seen. We will invite different community groups and residents to the Town Hall to meet with councillors- "Town Talk"
We will also come to you- "The RCC Roadshow"
Contact : [email protected] if you are interested and want further details

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20/06/2025

Many thanks to all involved for making the lighting in Spa Gardens happen. Spa Quarter is coming along!

06/06/2025

https://thestrayferret.co.uk/in-your-area/ripon/regeneration-of-former-ripon-petrol-station-site-approved

Really pleased that the planning committee agreed with my motion. This derelict eye-sore will now be regenerated and provide 6 new apartments, contributing to further improvements of the lovely Spa area.

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