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The playground and exercise equipment in the Walnut Tree Field are now open for general use.
The play and exercise equipment & youth shelter have all be cleaned over the weekend. A regular programme of sanitation will be carried out going forward – however this is not a substitute for using hand sanitiser, regularly washing your hands and adhering to social distancing whilst using the equipment. Advisory notices have been placed on all the equipment.
Unfortunately, the portaloo has had to be locked as repairs are required, as a result of vandalism. We are working to remedy this situation.
Please use the playground responsibly. If local Covid-19 conditions change, and the Council is required to do so, the playground may have to be closed again.
Further information can be found on our website
fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/
FLY TIPPING
Council ‘swats’ fly-tipper with £400 fine
Last week, Cotswold District Council issued a £400 fixed penalty notice to an individual following an investigation of a fly-tip found near Northleach. The fly-tip contained household waste items following a clear out of their home.
The Council is working hard to reduce and prevent waste from being dumped illegally; with the ultimate goal to stop fly-tipping in the Cotswolds.
Cllr Andrew Doherty, Cabinet Member for Recycling, Waste and Environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a national problem and has a significant impact on communities and our environment. As a Council, it is an issue that we take very seriously, and we will tackle offenders wherever, and whenever, we can.
“Any incident of fly-tipping is a criminal offence, and this Council will use its powers of enforcement in all cases where we are able to, either through the issue of a Fixed Penalty Notice or through a prosecution.
“Education is also important and we will continue our work to make sure that residents and businesses understand their responsibilities and how to properly dispose of their waste.
“If you have evidence of a fly-tip or concerns about the illegal dumping of waste in your community, please report on our website: www.cotswold.gov.uk/flytipping.
Everyone has a legal 'duty of care' to ensure your household or business waste is disposed of correctly. If fly-tipping is traced back to you, you could face a £400 fixed penalty notice.
Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of waste onto land. This causes a significant blight on the local environment and is often a source of pollution, which can endanger public health and wildlife.
The Facts
Fly-tipping is ILLEGAL.
There is no excuse for fly-tipping.
We ALL pay for fly-tipping as it costs the District Council to clear waste dumped on council-owned land.
Dumped waste not only looks unpleasant, but it can also seriously damage land, pollute water and endanger wildlife.
Fly tipped waste can also affect the reputation of our villages, and towns and can be hazardous to human health.
Offenders can be fined up to £50,000 or 12 months imprisonment if convicted in a Magistrates’ Court. This can be increased to an unlimited fine and up to 5 years imprisonment if convicted in a Crown Court.
You can report fly-tipping to the Council, by completing an online form on our website.
For more information about how you can prevent fly-tipping and what to do with your household waste, visit our website: www.cotswold.gov.uk/flytipping.
Cotswold District Council - Fly tipping
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Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of items. Find out how you can report and prevent itPhone Scam - Message from Glos. Constabulary.
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We have received a report of a phone scam that is alleged to come from HMRC. The person states they have a claim number and you must press 1 to continue. Please hang up your phone at this point as you will be put through to someone who will try and gain your personal details and possibly bank details to obtain money.
Many thanks
PC 2201 Nick Westmacott
The Former Coln House School consultation is now live. Please follow the link to view the plans. Comments can also be submitted via property@gloucestershire.gov.uk
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/colnhouse
Gloucestershire County Council are consulting on their plans for the former Coln House School site. The consultation goes live on Monday 29th June. All details can be found on the flyer below.
Please note that any comments made on Facebook do not form part of an official consultation response and will not be taken into consideration by GCC.
The plans can be viewed in person, by appointment, at the Community Centre. There will not be a representative from GCC at the Community Centre, so it is not an opportunity to discuss the plans, simply to view them and fill out a comment form. The same information can be found online. In order to reduce risk appointments will be reserved only for those with no internet access.
Fairford Town Council would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help their fellow Fairford residents during lockdown. Although Central Government is lifting the requirement to shield for some people at the end of June, we would like to let all residents know that the volunteer scheme in operation at the moment will continue as long as people have need of it. So, if you are not ready, or able, to go shopping or collect prescriptions on July 1st, please don't worry. The help that has been there for you so far, is still there, thanks to the volunteers.
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We are seeking nominations for our Fairford Festival Young Ambassador 2019-20 to recognise and honour young people in our community who have gone the extra mile to make a difference. To find out more http://www.fairfordfestival.org.uk/fairford-young-ambassadors-programme/
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