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The Flyer
Herts
The next link in the chain Council wins case against
taxi driver who harassed
16-year-old
A long-serving
Bishop’s Stortford
resident has
become chairman
of East Herts
Council.
Keith Warnell, who
represents Bishop’s Stortford Meads,
chose Isabel Hospice and Mind as his
charities for the year, as well as hoping
to support some small organisations.
“It’s a great honour to be chosen as
chairman and I will be proud to promote
the values of East Herts,” he said.
“I’m particularly interested in cultural
diversity in East Herts and the role of
organisations like the Scouts and Air
Training Corps who help young people to
develop confi dence, independence and
life skills.
“I’m also keen to support the varied
work of volunteers in social care
organisations without which our society
would be signifi cantly the worse. I’m
looking forward to the opportunity to
meet these groups and promote their
efforts and ventures.”
A trustee of Isabel Hospice, he has been
a councillor for 19 years and has lived
in East Herts for the last 41 years. He’s
married with two adult children and his
hobbies include motor racing and golf.
Boundary change consultation
Amended
proposals to
change the parish
voting boundaries
between Bishop’s
Stortford and
Thorley are now
open for everyone to comment by July
27. Earlier this year the public was
invited to comment on a fi rst set of
proposals from Bishop’s Stortford Town
Council and now, taking the responses
into consideration, East Herts Council
has drawn up a revised proposal.
See more at www.eastherts.gov.uk/
consultations
A Bishop’s
Stortford taxi
driver who asked
a passenger for a
kiss in exchange
for her change
has lost his appeal
against East Herts Council’s decision to
revoke his licence.
Graham McAndrew, executive member
for environment and the public
space, said: “This is a vindication
of the council’s persistence and
determination to ensure that this man,
who is clearly unfi t to be a taxi driver, is
no longer licensed by East Herts Council.
“It is clear that the council’s processes
and decisions are robust, evidence-
based and sound. We are committed to
ensuring that our licensed taxis offer a
safe experience for passengers.”
A 16-year-old female passenger
complained that Bishop’s Stortford
driver Mohammed Ayubi had made
inappropriate comments about her
age, appearance and whether she had
a boyfriend before reportedly asking
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