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Scout leader and teacher Nicola Tooke said aiding in a crisis was what scouts did.

Ms Tooke, who also teaches science at the school, said she had the idea to get the scouts involved after a plea for help in a staff briefing.

Speaking at a full council meeting on 24 June, councillor Julian Tooke said recent negative publicity could damage the town's tourism sector.

"I am therefore happy to reassure councillor Tooke, all members of this council and local residents that Cheltenham cannot lose its spa town status," added Mr Wilkinson.

Tooke is among the thousands of people — outsiders and former church members alike — who have recolonized the community.