Beverley Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Jason Blake, the director of Bridlington Lodge Care Home, refused to respond to a subject access request (SAR) made in April 2023 by a woman seeking personal information about her father, including incident reports, CCTV footage, and care notes. She had lasting power of attorney. During the investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Mr Blake failed to provide any explanation and was found to have blocked, erased, or concealed the records between 12 April and 12 May 2023 to prevent their disclosure.

David Southwell caused unnecessary suffering to a cow by failing to treat a horn that had grown into its eye, despite being aware of the condition for about three weeks. He did not provide timely care and kept cattle in a poorly constructed barn with hazardous items such as sharp-edged troughs and broken fencing, which posed a risk of injury. A council animal health officer investigated after a public complaint, and the cow was ultimately euthanised.

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.

Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre Ltd, based in Lincolnshire and owners of Hornsea Garden Centre in Sigglesthorne, sold items posing a serious fire risk to customers.

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.