John Feilding, the District Councillor for Avon Dassett has had the Conservative whip withdrawn following complaints against his behaviour towards women.

In addition to stroking a council officer’s neck, complaints included invading female staff’s personal space, and telling a worker about his sexual health. A report found “overwhelming” evidence of “unacceptable behaviour”, adding female staff “do not like to be with” him.

Feilding has submitted a written apology to all employees. A Conservative Party spokesperson said Mr Fielding had had the Conservative whip withdrawn.

For further information see: http://www.stratford-herald.com/103117-councillors-apologise-following-sexism-investigation.html

It has just been reported that the collection box at St John the Baptist Church has been gouged out of the wall and emptied. This has been reported to the police but if anyone saw anything suspicious please report to Warwickshire Police on 101. A crime number will be issued shortly.

A theft has been reported from garages at Avon Carrow overnight 8-9 October. A generator, chainsaw and rare model locomotive were stolen. If you saw anything suspicious please contact the police on 101.

Severn Trent Water have applied for a road closure:

LOCATION OF CLOSURE:- Lower End_Avon Dassett
DATES: From 7th October 2019 to 9th October 2019.
REASON FOR CLOSURE: STOP TAP INSTALL 25MM
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR ALL TRAFFIC: Church Hill, Avon Dassett Road, Dassett Road, Lower End (and vice versa)

Stratford-on-Avon District Council offers a comprehensive pest control service with qualified, friendly and professional officers.

The Pest Control service offers:

• One-off treatments for domestic and commercial properties for a wide range of pests.
• Competitive prices
• Pest control advice visits from £31 to help identify any proofing requirements for your business
• Environmentally conscious
• Offering bespoke contracts to meet your auditory or due diligence requirements

Pest Control Contracts help to keep your business free from infestations all year round. The Pest Control Officers are environmentally conscious and will conduct an environmental risk assessment upon commencement of your contract.

The average contract costs £495 +VAT for 10 visits per annum plus inclusive unlimited emergency callouts. One contract price, no hidden extras.

To arrange a quote please call 01789 267575 or email envhealth@stratford-dc.gov.uk or visit www.stratford.gov.uk/environment/pest-control.cfm

Dog fouling or dog mess is a nuisance, unsightly, unpleasant and can spread diseases to other animals and people. Dog owners, and dog walkers, have a responsibility to clean up after their dog in public places. Failing to do so can result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £75 or prosecution.

• Always carry a poop scoop, which is a specially designed plastic shovel, or a
  bag to pick up your dog’s mess
• Place the dog mess to a dog bin or normal on-street litter bin
• If there isn’t a dog mess bin, please take it home and dispose of it in your grey bin. Dog mess should not be put in your green bin.

The Environmental Protections Team’s Dog Officer regularly patrols locations where complaints about dog fouling have been made. They ensure that there is adequate signage in the area and they have been using a new tactic by highlighting the problem with temporary yellow paint.

The Environmental Protection Team has also linked in with Stratford’s voluntary
group “Rubbish Friends” who now delivers the anti-dog fouling message to
local schools and youth groups.

Recent crime reports in the area of the village. If you have any information, please call 101 and quote incident number or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111:

Combrook: between 1000 and 1610 on 23/9/19 offenders entered a property and stole a quad bike and buggy. Incident 290 of 23/9/19

Princethorpe: 21-22/9/19 offenders entered a property on Leamington Rd and a number of items have been taken. Incident 327 of 22/9/19

Long Itchington: 22/9/19 offenders entered a property and made an untidy search. A Range Rover, registration ending RHB was stolen. Incident 49 of 22/9/19

Local police have asked for assistance with their investigations into the burglary at The Old School House in Avon Dassett.

If anyone noticed any suspicious incidents on the 23^rd August or the preceding weeks in and around the area of the Old School House (CV47 2AH) or has any CCTV footage taken during this period please contact Dee Urquhart:

Dee Urquhart
Police Staff Investigator
Warwickshire Police
Leamington Spa Justice Centre
Ext x 4461
Mobile 07971 050840

Carers 4 Carers offers a range of support for carers in the Kineton area.

For more information see: https://www.avondassett.com/health-well-being/carers-4-carers-support-group/

• Carers4Carers 2019 brochure

Carers 4 Carers will be the beneficiary of Avon Dassett Christmas Pop-Up Craft & Produce Market on 7 December 2019.