Agenda to be published in advance

What is the Parish Council? 

Despite our name, we are unconnected to the church but instead are a legally-recognised community council. Our role is threefold.

We are grass roots local government, albeit voluntary and apolitical. The council is consulted by Braintree and Essex Councils on village matters, including planning consultations.

We are responsible for maintenance of Village Greens, lighting, allotments, paths and street furniture, for which we receive a small element of your council tax. What we can’t fix we can raise to the responsible authority.

Finally, the councillors are people wanting to be involved in our community and are active in support of village organisations and events. 

Remembrance Sunday memorial ceremony

Ceremony open to all.

Please join us at 10:50am at the Ridgewell War Memorial

A church service will follow to which all are invited

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Return of the popular Children’s club from 10am to 1pm for one day at Ridgewell Chapel, organised by the Ridgewell Chapel team. Contact ridgewellchapel@gmail.com for further info.

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

Ridgewell History Society presents ‘The Medieval Carpenter in Ridgewell’, an illustrated talk by local historian Dr Patrick Crouch

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

Ridgewell Village Hall meeting room at 7.15pm on Thursday 25th July

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

Classic Car Show at Ridgewell Village Hall playing fields from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 16th June. Perfect for Father’s Day! Free admission to the public.

• Huge Car display

• Including war time vehicles

• Light Entertainment

• Bar & lunches available

• Refreshments served all day

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

The refuse truck will be parked on Church Lane, near the notice board, from 9am to 12pm.

For general items, and bulky items at their discretion. Cannot accept sofas, electrical items including TVs, fridges, freezers, computers, asbestos, liquids, batteries, rubble or hazardous waste, paint, oils, tyres, chemicals, upholstered items:

• Sofa beds

• Sofa’s

• Armchairs

• Kitchen & dining room chairs (containing any upholstery)

• Stools & footstools (containing any upholstery)

• Home office chairs (containing any upholstery)

• Futons

• Bean bags, floor and sofa cushions

• Including any part made of or containing leather, synthetic leather, other fabric or foam.

You can help upgrade the broadband network in Ridgewell.

Find out how at the free information drop-in event.

Ridgewell Village Hall 11am to 1pm

Michele from Openreach will be there to answer your questions

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

Open to all discussion with the Parish Council on the past year and priorities for the year ahead. All welcome!

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 

You are invited to the Annual Parish Assembly of Ridgewell Parish Council. 

Thursday 11th April 2024 at 7 pm 

Village Hall, Drury Lane 

The Annual Parish Assembly is not a Council Meeting – it is for people and  groups of the Village to publicly talk about themselves, to celebrate local  activities, thank people for their efforts and praise those who have inspired  them toward the group’s achievements.  

A G E N D A 

24/0001. Minutes of the Annual Parish Assembly meeting held on 30 March  2023, already confirmed and approved/signed see previous  minute.

24/0002. Chairman annual report for 2022-203 from Cllr Robert Steward.  

24/0003. Public Participation/Open Forum 

Opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and make  comments. 

24/0004. Chairman’s Address and Close of Meeting 

24/0005. Date of next meeting. 

Ridgewell Craft Market

Saturday 16th March 10am to 12.45pm at Ridgewell Village Hall

Stallholders, Refreshments & Charity Tombola supporting Brain Tumour Research

Ridgewell Village Hall meeting room at 7.15pm on Thursday 14th March

Book & Bake sale

At Ridgewell Village Hall Thursday 7th March 2pm to 4:30pm, organised by Friends of Ridgewell School

• New & used books to choose from in all genres

• Grab some tasty treats and refreshments

  All money raised will go towards Ridgewell School’s NEW library!

  This is a cash only event as we don’t have card facilities

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

10th February 10am to 1pm at Ridgewell Chapel

Craft & Bric a Brac, Raffle, Honey, Books & Jigsaws

Teas and Coffees and Cakes

Come help tidy the village! We will meet at 10.30 at the front of the Village Hall. Bring your kids for a bit of fresh air! Maps, high-vis, pickers and bags supplied.

Don't forget! Ridgewell Pop Up Café is this Friday (last friday of month) in the village hall (CO9 4SL)  between  2.30 and 4.30pm.

As usual we will be serving tea, coffee, savouries and cakes along with a generous helping of friendliness. 

All welcome.

Ridgewell Village Hall meeting room at 7.15pm on FRIDAY 19th Janurary

Agenda Ridgewell Parish Council meeting 19th January 2024

Ridgewell Garden Society Quiz & Supper

Join us for our Society Quiz! Bring your friends and family (them of six). Cash bar or bring your own drink.

Ridgewell Village Hall Friday 19th January at 7pm

Quiz entry £4 per person (non-member) or £2 per person (member)

Food £8, please register interest at ridgewellgardensociety@gmail.com

Santa is coming to Ridgewell! The Ridgewell Christmas Fayre will be at the Village Hall from 1pm this Saturday. Followed by carols by torchlight at 4.30pm, as we switch on the christmas tree lights, and a winter warmer back at the hall.