Hello  Hello Hello Tetbury has new Police Officer, permanently based at the Council Offices.  in a project by the Town Council to install a ‘Banksy’ type image of a Policeman the Council commissioned a larger-than-lifesize image on a solid backing board attached behind the original gate to the side alleyway.The Artwork was provided for free by local artist Kevin Painter who is the newly elected Deputy Mayor. The Council  had to obtain Listed Building Consent for this project.The Office Team has already received enthusiastic praise from the public.
Councillor Sandra Ball, the newly-elected Mayor of Tetbury, said “We are delighted to welcome a new Police Officer to Tetbury; we look forward to seeing a reduction in the crime figures!” Kevin said ”To give a piece of Art to your hometown is humbling and rewarding, and it’s great to see your artwork escape from page into the real world.’’ ”Already people are having their picture taken with it, which is a flattering as artist but great as a tourist attraction for our Town’’