Cllr Andrew Doherty

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Fairford North Ward on Cotswold District Council Learn more

Reopening of shops

by andrewdoherty on 19 March, 2021

Calling all businesses reopening in the coming weeks Our partners at Night Time Economy Solutions are running series of webinars to help local businesses prepare for reopening:1. Outdoor hospitality: Friday 26th March 10amFor premises opening for Outdoor Hospitality on the 12th April then this session will cover the practical steps, considerations, and the latest government […]

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Thank you to all the volunteers who have been doing litter picks in the North Cotswolds over the past few weeks. We have noticed the improvement on our patrols. It is amazing how much rubbish has been found. We wish the rubbish wasn’t thrown away in the first place. Not only is littering an offence […]

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Residents and business’s have a responsibility to check if the person removing their waste / scrap metal has a legitimate waste carriers licence. Many unregistered waste carriers will advertise their services through social media platforms. Failing to carry out the necessary checks could likely result in your rubbish being dumped somewhere in the local area and you could be prosecuted or fined. You can find and check registered […]

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Number plate security (Gloucestershire Constabulary)

by andrewdoherty on 12 March, 2021

We have recently been made aware of number of car registration plates have been stolen overnight in Lechlade. Please do be vigilant with your vehicles and if possible ensure you have tamper proof number plates. There are a number of very low cost options including anti-theft number plates or anti-theft tamper proof screw fixing kits. […]

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Vehicle crime (Gloucestershire Constabulary)

by andrewdoherty on 12 March, 2021

We have been made aware that several vehicles have been broken into and items Stolen from these vehicles. Please make your car is secure and make it difficult for the thieves. There are some simple steps you can take to protect your property. ALWAYS TRY TO PARK IN A WELL LIT AREA, OPEN LOCATION  KEEP […]

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Where your money goes

by andrewdoherty on 10 March, 2021

It’s one of our biggest areas of expenditure with waste, recycling and street cleaning services costing £6.9 million in 2021/22, for comparison that’s actually £1m more than CDC will collect in council tax (~£5.8m) next year. Waste and recycling are one of the most crucial services we provide and it’s the biggest area of responsibility […]

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Dear resident, With the recent surge in scrap price for Platinum and Rhodium, Gloucestershire Constabulary has seen an increase in the number of reports concerning Cat Converters. Vehicles have predominantly been targeted during daylight hours around supermarket car parks. This typically involves a suspects car pulling up along side the target vehicle, jacking it up […]

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Fairford – Attempt Burglary (Gloucestershire Constabulary)

by andrewdoherty on 18 February, 2021

On Monday 15th February 2021 there was an attempt burglary in Courtbrook where the outer pane of a side window was broken to gain access to the garage which is integral to the house. If you have any information that may assist us with our enquiries, have private CCTV cameras or Dash Cam footage then […]

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We have been receiving a lot of calls about children and young persons meeting up in public in large groups. The regulations set out at the moment in lockdown is that only one person from one house hold can meet one person from another household in public. You are allowed larger groups if you come […]

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We have received a scam relating to Royal Mail parcel Deliveries. An email is sent to you saying two attempts have already been made to deliver a parcel and you must now click on the link to make an appointment for delivery. Do not click on the link. It asks for personal details and bank […]

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