CFEU’s Emma Cathcart named Female Pioneer of the Year 2026
We’re delighted to share that Emma Cathcart, Assistant Director of the Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit (CFEU), has been awarded…
Successful prosecution for council tax reduction fraud
A Tewkesbury Borough resident has been prosecuted for fraudulently claiming council tax reduction over two separate periods. To read the…
Out of area private hire driver successfully prosecuted for illegal operations by Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a private hire driver for illegally plying for hire and driving without the required…
Forest of Dean District Council has prosecuted an individual for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006
On 8 July 2025, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Philippa Tovey of Greenacre, Bream, pleaded guilty to offences in relation to the…
Former Council employee prosecuted for fraud
On 11 July 2025, Mr Bryn Howells of Ebley, Stroud, was found guilty of committing fraud against Tewkesbury Borough Council,…
Private hire driver prosecuted for licensing and insurance violations
On 12 May 2025, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Mr Moosa Varachhia of Millbrook Close, Gloucester, pleaded guilty to driving a…
Stroud residents sentenced for animal welfare offences
Two people have been sentenced for animal welfare offences after dogs were found in poor, filthy and cramped conditions. To…
Forest of Dean District Council prosecutes fly-tipping offender
Forest of Dean District Council has successfully prosecuted Mr Gregory Games of Pope’s Hill, Gloucestershire, for a fly-tipping offence under…
Tewkesbury Borough Council has successfully prosecuted two individuals for offences relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Richard and Samantha James, formerly of Tewkesbury Borough, pleaded guilty to two offences: breeding dogs without a licence and breaching…
A Tewkesbury Borough resident has been prosecuted for fraudulently claiming council tax reduction, housing benefit and pension credit.
Larry Gough, of Lambert Terrace, Shurdington fraudulently claimed over £2,200 in council tax reduction and £8,285.61 housing benefit from Tewkesbury…
Private hire driver prosecuted for illegally plying for hire
Tewkesbury Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a private hire driver for illegally plying for hire. To view the press…
Coleford residents prosecuted for cutting down oak tree
On Monday, 28 October 2024, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, Mr and Mrs Phipps of The Paddocks, Coleford, pleaded guilty to…
Private hire licensing prosecution
Tewkesbury Borough Council has successfully prosecuted two individuals for offences relating to licensing and operating private hire vehicles. To…
Individual fined £3750 for failing to comply with planning enforcement notice
Forest of Dean District Council (FODDC) has prosecuted a Forest of Dean resident for offences relating to the Town and…
Forest of Dean resident sentenced over animal welfare offences
A Forest of Dean Resident has pleaded guilty at a hearing in Gloucester Crown Court on 20 June 2024 for offences…