Welcome to Ribchester Parish Council
"It is written upon a wall in Rome; Ribchester was as rich as any town in Christendom" William Camden 'Britannia' (1586)
This is the website of Ribchester Parish Council, serving the people of Ribchester, Stydd and Knowle Green in the Ribble Valley. It provides updates and information for everyone who lives and works here, and for anyone who would like to find out more. You will find records of the Council's work, details of its meetings, financial records, news items relevant to the Parish, and sources of further information.
The Parish Council's role is to maintain and improve the quality of life in Ribchester for the benefit of all residents, whilst improving amenities whenever appropriate and within budget, to conduct affairs according to the recommended codes of practice and ruling legislation and to ensure accounts are appropriately managed and audited in a timely manner.
We are here to maintain and improve public areas, to preserve our heritage, to be actively involved in environmental projects, enhancement and preservation of our village, to work with local clubs and organisations, and to liaise with Ribble Valley Borough Council, Lancashire County Council and other governing bodies to maintain a good working relationship.
We welcome your comments, questions and information on all matters related to Ribchester, Stydd and Knowle Green. Please do contact us if you have any concerns that you feel the Council should be aware of or where we can help or support you.
The Role of Parish Councils
There are three tiers of Local Government in Ribchester - County Council, District (or Borough) Council, and Parish Council. Each tier has distinct responsibilities and works together to serve the needs of residents.
Parish Councils represent the first tier of local government - the level closest to the community.
Local Authorities - Who Does What? Parish Councils - Tier 1They provide valuable local insight and are increasingly taking on more community-focused responsibilities. These can include:
- Supporting local events and community groups
- Managing assets such as community centres, play areas, and noticeboards
- Reporting local issues like potholes, littering, and dog fouling
- Advocating for the needs and interests of residents to higher-tier authorities
They play an essential role in making their communities better places to live, work, and visit.
District Councils - Tier 2Ribchester Parish Council comes under Ribble Valley Council who has responsibility for:
- Collection of council tax and business rates
- Refuse, recycling, and litter collection
- Housing services and homelessness support
- Planning applications and local development
- Environmental health, including noise and animal nuisances
- Maintenance of parks, play areas, and open spaces
- Management of allotments
For information on District Council services:
Website: www.ribblevalley.gov.uk
Phone: 01200 425111
Email: webmaster@ribblevalley.gov.uk
Ribchester Parish Council comes under Lancashire County Council who has responsibility for:
- Children, education, and families
- Health and social care
- Transport and travel
- Roads, potholes, repairs, and gritting
- Recycling centres
- Fire and public safety
- Flooding
- Libraries and archives
- Trading standards
- Births, marriages, and deaths
For more information on County Council services:
Website: www.lancashire.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 123 6701
Email: enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk