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An opportunity to become a Town Councillor. ![]()
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Why become a Councillor?![]()
Are there aspects of Fairford that you would like to see improved? Are there things that you would like to see changed? Become a Councillor and help to make things happen.![]()
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Fairford Town Council needs active, interested and committed people to get involved and make a difference to our community. This is your chance to do something positive and to make a difference by influencing decisions that affect your community.![]()
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The task of a Councillor is to bring local issues to the attention of the Council and help it make decisions on behalf of the local community. You will be given training and guidance to enable you to succeed, and become part of a supportive and dedicated team of Town Councillors.![]()
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As a minimum, you will need to be able to attend Full Council meetings at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month, and one or more committee meetings on another Tuesday each month.![]()
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Want to know more?![]()
Please phone the number below or come into the Council office in the Community Centre and talk to the Clerks or talk to one of your![]()
Councillors.![]()
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What happens next?![]()
The vacancy will be filled by Co-Option in July.![]()
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If you would like to register your interest in becoming a Councillor, please get in touch with the Clerks before 30th June 2023:![]()
clerks@fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk![]()
01285 712344 / 713326
ALBERT ALDER AWARD 2023 WINNER - Mr Derrick Youngs![]()
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Fairford Town Council were thrilled to give Derrick Youngs the Albert Alder Award in recognition of his work to improve the environment in Fairford. ![]()
Derrick and his family have lived in Fairford since 1971 and he was Head of Technical Subjects for many years at Farmor’s School. Over the last 50 plus years he has served his community in a wide variety of ways from being on various committees to very practical involvement such as cutting the grass around St Mary’s Church, being involved with the men’s cleaning team for the Church and endlessly repairing and restoring various fitments. ![]()
He maintained the Church Clock in working order for many, many years which was appreciated by the townsfolk of Fairford. Using his carpentry and metal work skills he has built various storage units in the Church and recently he repaired the cockerel weathervane on top of the Church Tower. During Covid he worked on the lantern outside the South Porch of the Church - restoring the lantern itself and fitting it atop a new oak post.![]()
His workmanship is of the highest standard and he goes about his work with no expectation of acknowledgement, recognition or reward. He is also a highly valued member of the Church choir and has been for many years. ![]()
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Unfortunately, Derrick was not able to be with us, however, his daughter, Denise accepted the award on his behalf.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2023 - Mr Steve Evans!![]()
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Fairford Town Council were thrilled to name Steve Evans as 2023 Fairford's Citizen of the Year. Steve was awarded a certificate and a cheque for £200 at the Annual Meeting of the Town last night. ![]()
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Over the years, Steve Evans has been at the centre of many community events, projects and initiatives including: a regular free weekly disco at Fairford Fire Station for local young teenagers. He was also hard at work on the ground during the 2007 floods. Sand-bagging, helping the Fire Service pump out houses, fetching, carrying and helping home-owners flooded out of their homes. He also helped a couple of years later when there were floods in the town again. He could be seen down by White Hart Court for many hours helping to keep people safe. Steve has also been a Community First Responder helping to save lives in a medical emergency. More recently, he has become Mr Steam! Resurrecting and organising the return of the Steam Show to Fairford. This has proved hugely popular with the community, especially as Steve has vowed to make the aim of the new Steam Show a showcase for Fairford, its town, its residents and its businesses.![]()
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Steve thanked the Town Council and said he would put the £200 towards the Steam Rally. What a guy!
Notice of a road closure on Hatherop Road. Any questions, please call Glos Highways on 08000 514514
Fairford Town Council, along with St Mary's Church and Fairford History Society, were thrilled to welcome Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse from Fairford Manitoba. Chief Woodhouse, along with her son Kyler and Lorette Woodhouse, spend the afternoon in Fairford. They enjoyed a tour of the church and spent time looking through the archive of materials documenting the enduring relationship between our two communities.
Fairford Neighbourhood Plan has passed at Referendum with 89.9% of those who voted, voting to support the plan. Thank you to all the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group members, past & present, for the years of hard work that have finally paid off!
Monday youth club is running tonight. 8th May ![]()
6.30-8.00pm![]()
School years 6-9.![]()
Free to attend.![]()
Tuck shop available
The sun shining for the Coronation picnic today. Bring a picnic or buy something yummy from the food vendors! The Cricket Club have the bar open so please don’t bring your own booze. ![]()
Gates open at 3.30 today.