Ripon - Your Neighbourhood

This page is here to keep you informed about what’s happening in your neighbourhood and the work Leeds Federated is doing to deliver our services to you. Our aim is simple: to help people make a home, and we’re here to listen, learn and act on your views

You’ll find your Neighbourhood Plan here (just click or tap the image below)

This has been created using your feedback from recent surveys. It highlights what’s working well, what needs attention, and the priorities you’ve told us matter most. We’ve also developed an Action Plan to show how we’ll deliver on these priorities.

This page is your hub for updates, news, and ways to get involved. Check out the newsfeed below for the latest, explore other pages for wider projects, and discover how you can share your ideas or join in.

Plus, a little bonus: every month, we’re giving away a £30 voucher to someone who interacts on the Your Voice site – whether that’s leaving a comment, completing a survey, or sharing something creative. So, get involved and have your say!

Location

Ripon is an historic city in North Yorkshire, known for its stunning cathedral, rich history, and vibrant community. It's a place where neighbours feel connected.

Local Amenities

Residents enjoy a great mix of amenities, from local cafés, shops to healthcare facilities, schools and supermarkets. The weekly market in the square is a great place to purchase local produce and some great bargains!

Council Wards and Councillors

Your councillors are active in supporting local initiatives.

Ripon City Council has 11 elected and 1 co-opted Councillors, representing each of the 4 wards that Ripon has which are:

Minster Ward

Moorside Ward

Spa Ward

Ure Bank Ward

Link to the page is available in the Neighbourhood Links tab.

Transport Links

Getting around is easy with regular buses to Harrogate, York, Knaresborough and Leeds. The nearest train station is just 15 minutes away at neighbouring Thirsk, and taxis are readily available at the station for the short ride into Ripon.

Youth Provision and Clubs

The National Lottery Community Fund project, ‘Ripon Youth Matter’, provides 7 weekly sessions and a number of events and activities for secondary school students and wellbeing activities for those aged 16+. Weekly ‘You Matter’ sessions at the YMCA focus on advice and guidance for those aged 16+ over a wide range of topics including housing, benefits, sexual health and employment. Young people can also just check in with the team and enjoy a brew and biscuit.

Teen Talk is a YMCA project funded by Ripon City Council and is set up to give the young people of Ripon a voice and influence on topics concerning them.

You can find out about these sessions and more activities by following Ripon YMCA on Facebook or Instagram or getting in touch with the team to join the WhatsApp announcements group.

There are a number of groups in the area for young people - from Dance to Karate, Golf to Army Cadets - a link to the full directory of groups is in the Neighbourhood link page.

Sporting Interests or Leisure

Ripon Racecourse, known as Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse, offers a picturesque setting for horse racing and hosts a variety of events from April to September each year.

There are also local football and rugby clubs, if you fancy cheering along the local sporting team.

Special Features

Another jewel in Ripon’s historical crown is the grade I listed Newby Hall & Gardens. A beautiful manor house which boasts a superb collection of fine furniture, paintings and extensive gardens. There is also a fantastic adventure playground complete with a boating lake and it even has its own miniature railway which runs through the estate and along the banks of the River Ure.

Another fantastic family-friendly destination, Ripon is home to the fun-filled Lightwater Valley Adventure Park which is a short drive from the centre of Ripon. A magical day out for all the family, with over 35 rides and attractions there really is an adventure waiting around every corner.

It’s people at the heart of Ripon who really make our wonderful city come alive. From visitors who join us from all over the world, to local business owners offering the warmest welcome and residents who are proud to call Ripon home. Ripon is truly a city of countless treasures

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York and North Yorkshire Youth Commission Gender Violence Survey

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June 2026 Update for Ripon

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Welcome to your monthly update for Harrogate
We visit your area regularly to check for repairs, health & safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. If you would like to join us on an area visit, please contact us on 0113 386 1000 or email hello@leedsfed.com(External link).
While you're here...
Find out what activities for young people in your area are coming up, with FEAST Activities.
And, we're working in partnership with Harrogate and District Community Action (HADCA) to help customers get more support at home. You can learn more here.
Have you heard about the HousingContinue reading
Welcome to your monthly update for Harrogate
We visit your area regularly to check for repairs, health & safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. If you would like to join us on an area visit, please contact us on 0113 386 1000 or email hello@leedsfed.com(External link).
While you're here...
Find out what activities for young people in your area are coming up, with FEAST Activities.
And, we're working in partnership with Harrogate and District Community Action (HADCA) to help customers get more support at home. You can learn more here.
Have you heard about the Housing Hub?
We host monthly drop-in sessions on the last Friday of every month. Whether you want to book an appointment or just pop in while you're in town, our friendly staff team will be there to welcome you, with a hot drink, and some activities to enjoy. You can find out more information here.
Small grants to spark BIG ideas…
Got an idea for a one-off event or hoping to start something that grows into a long-term project? The Community Engagement Fund can help contribute to the costs of getting started. Learn more about it here.
Don’t forget…
You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our services and help shape how we work. Register for Your Voice here – you’ll also be entered into our bi-monthly prize draw for a £30 voucher. Good luck!
Before you go…
As part of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, we want to hear from you about what makes a good neighbour. Share your thoughts by answering our quick flash feedback question below!
What is something your neighbour does that you really appreciate? | Your Voice
Thanks for reading – we will be back again next month with another update.
Friendship & Exercise Club - Every Thursday

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Harrogate and District Community Action - Where to Turn

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Your Neighbourhood Plan Review - 2026

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We have been working to deliver your first Neighbourhood Plan and it is now drawing to a close. We wanted to let you know what actions we have taken in response to your feedback and how we have shaped our services locally.
Please take a look at the feedback document by tapping or clicking here to see what we have done, and what we are planning to continue to work on.
We would also like your comments on what we can do next. A new survey is available for you to let us know your current priorities.
You can accessContinue reading
We have been working to deliver your first Neighbourhood Plan and it is now drawing to a close. We wanted to let you know what actions we have taken in response to your feedback and how we have shaped our services locally.
Please take a look at the feedback document by tapping or clicking here to see what we have done, and what we are planning to continue to work on.
We would also like your comments on what we can do next. A new survey is available for you to let us know your current priorities.
You can access this survey by clicking or tapping here. Please complete the survey before 10th July 2026.
We will use the information you provide us to develop your new Neighbourhood Plan - so please share your views!
Don't forget to register with Your Voice for a chance to be entered into our prize draw to win a £30 voucher!
Activities in Ripon - Summer 2026

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Feast Activities

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Free holiday activities for children and young people on benefits-related free school meals. Tap or click the image below for more information
Who is automatically eligible for a free FEAST place?

Children and young people receiving benefits-related free school meals are automatically eligible for free places at FEAST activities.

All children and young people from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals are eligible for FEAST.

Schools can also make a small number of additional children eligible by exception if they face significant financial and/or other disadvantage (see below).

Can anyone else be made eligible forContinue reading
Free holiday activities for children and young people on benefits-related free school meals. Tap or click the image below for more information
Who is automatically eligible for a free FEAST place?

Children and young people receiving benefits-related free school meals are automatically eligible for free places at FEAST activities.

All children and young people from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals are eligible for FEAST.

Schools can also make a small number of additional children eligible by exception if they face significant financial and/or other disadvantage (see below).

Can anyone else be made eligible for free FEAST places?

As defined by the Department for Education, FEAST is primarily for children and young people who receive benefits-related free school meals.

However, schools can also make a small number of additional children and young people eligible by exception if they face significant financial and/or other disadvantage.

There are limits on how many children/young people can be made eligible by exception, to ensure that the focus of the programme remains on the Department for Education’s key audience: those on benefits-related free school meals.

If you believe your child should be made eligible for FEAST, please contact their school to request this. Individual schools have been given the responsibility to make additional children eligible by exception.

Schools are not required to automatically issue vouchers to ‘eligible by exception’ children/young people who have received vouchers historically.

Transport
Transport requests for the summer holidays will open on Thursday 25^th June.
You can find our transport request form and more information about the transport we can offer here: Transport to a FEAST Activity - North Yorkshire Together
May 2026 Update for Ripon

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Welcome to your monthly update for Ripon.
Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up
We visited the area to check for for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. This month we found no particular issues.
If you have something to report, you can contact us on 0113 386 1000.
We’ll be in your area again in June – all residents are welcome to join the area visit. We want to hear from you, so please join us if you can.
Don’t forget…
You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our servicesContinue reading
Welcome to your monthly update for Ripon.
Here's what’s been happening and what’s coming up
We visited the area to check for for repairs, health and safety issues and neighbourhood management issues. This month we found no particular issues.
If you have something to report, you can contact us on 0113 386 1000.
We’ll be in your area again in June – all residents are welcome to join the area visit. We want to hear from you, so please join us if you can.
Don’t forget…
You can stay up to date with local events, share feedback on our services and help shape how we work. Register for Your Voice here – you’ll also be entered into our bi-monthly prize draw for a £30 voucher. Good luck!
Before you go…
We want to hear from you - please take a moment to answer this month’s Flash Feedback question.
What opportunities would you like to see for children and young people in your neighbourhoods?
Thanks for reading and please keep an eye out for more updates here soon!
Plant up a Herb Pot for Mothers Day - 8th March 2026

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A family workshop.
The Woodshed at Ripon Workhouse Museum.
Each family will create one shared pot, choosing from a selection of culinary herbs such as thyme, sage, parsley, oregano and chives.
The session will be led by Catherine Baxter our Head Gardener at Ripon Museums, with support from our garden volunteers. If the weather allows, we’ll also take a gentle wander around the garden to smell and explore our different heritage herbs before planting. If not, we’ll keep everything cosy indoors.
Children will finish off the pot by writing a wooden plant label, made using a wonderful Jennyruth Workshop woodenContinue reading
A family workshop.
The Woodshed at Ripon Workhouse Museum.
Each family will create one shared pot, choosing from a selection of culinary herbs such as thyme, sage, parsley, oregano and chives.
The session will be led by Catherine Baxter our Head Gardener at Ripon Museums, with support from our garden volunteers. If the weather allows, we’ll also take a gentle wander around the garden to smell and explore our different heritage herbs before planting. If not, we’ll keep everything cosy indoors.
Children will finish off the pot by writing a wooden plant label, made using a wonderful Jennyruth Workshop wooden label featuring a Ripon Museums silhouette.
When? Sunday 8 March, 10.45am – 12:00 noon
Where? The Woodshed – Ripon Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE
Who is it for? Parents / carers with childrenOne adult with one or two children per family
Cost Free with a Family Pass or £2 per family booking
Advance booking is essential – spaces are very limited – please
Please note that each family will take home one large planted pot, so please come prepared to transport it back home safely.
Book Here
Squigglers Art Club

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Squigglers is Ripon Museums’ Art and Craft Club for children from five to twelve years old which meets in Ripon Library every Monday during term time from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Run by Ripon Museums’ Creative Engagement Officer Andy Bates, the Club’s activities include puppet making, drawing, sculpture, leatherwork, scene painting and a lot more.
The group’s work is often displayed in exhibitions and performances.
Squigglers is pretty much at capacity at the moment but places do often become available so if you’re interested, please do call in and see what we’re doing or email Andy at andy.bates@riponmuseums.co.uk.
Squigglers is Ripon Museums’ Art and Craft Club for children from five to twelve years old which meets in Ripon Library every Monday during term time from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Run by Ripon Museums’ Creative Engagement Officer Andy Bates, the Club’s activities include puppet making, drawing, sculpture, leatherwork, scene painting and a lot more.
The group’s work is often displayed in exhibitions and performances.
Squigglers is pretty much at capacity at the moment but places do often become available so if you’re interested, please do call in and see what we’re doing or email Andy at andy.bates@riponmuseums.co.uk.