Beverley Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Ahmed Abdulrahman, the former operator of Roma Kebab takeaway in Flamborough, was involved in multiple food safety and hygiene violations. During a routine inspection in 2023, council staff identified serious cleaning neglect, structural defects, a lack of food safety management, and cross contamination issues. A follow-up visit in 2023 revealed that parts of the premises and equipment remained unclean, with ongoing cross contamination problems persisting despite prior advice.

Brendan Downes converted a former stable block at White Gap Road, Little Weighton, into a residential dwelling without planning permission, including building a double garage. This was despite a refused planning application in 2022, as the site was in an unsustainable rural location within the Yorkshire Wolds Important Landscape Area. An enforcement notice was issued requiring cessation of residential use and removal of domestic items, but he failed to comply fully by the deadline of June 15, 2024.

Alison Asadi-Aghdam, a 54-year-old landlord from Sutton Street, Goole, failed to licence a property in multiple occupation and did not comply with fire safety regulations, leading to her prosecution.

Carl Hessey from Manor Road, Hull, was responsible for fly-tipped waste that was dumped on a field in Cottingham, which was traced back to him.

John Dixon Hart, a 53-year-old owner of Beverley Guest House (formerly Minster Garth Guest House) on Keldgate, Beverley, falsely claimed the establishment had a four-star rating despite guests complaining of dirty rooms and substandard conditions.

Lorna Caddy, 38, from Main Street, Great Hatfield, neglected to update the contact details on her dog’s microchip, which is required by law, leading to her prosecution for a second time.

Clare Childs, 45, from Lidgate, East Cowick, did not update the contact details on her dog’s microchip, despite the low cost of doing so, resulting in her prosecution.