Park company fined for safety issues, including fire hazards and electrical problems, after failing to comply with notices.
Park company fined for safety issues, including fire hazards and electrical problems, after failing to comply with notices.
Iford Bridge Park Licensee Fined Over Safety Concerns
BCP Council issued the order in April 2024 following an inspection that revealed several problems. The company was given until June 28, 2024, to address fire and electrical safety concerns, as well as issues in common areas.
The company’s failure to make the required changes led to charges for non-compliance. Poole Magistrates’ Court found them guilty of breaking the rules in December 2024, despite the company’s absence.
In February 2025, the court determined the penalty. The firm was fined £24,000, ordered to pay a £2,000 victim surcharge, and faced court costs of £1,575.
Notably, the same company had been in court previously, in 2022, concerning the same park. The prior case involved a failure to adequately protect residents from flooding, a recurring issue at the location.
In November 2024 emergency services had to evacuate residents due to severe flooding at the park. The company previously admitted guilt in 2022 for not following safety regulations, resulting in a £3,500 fine.
A local official, Kieron Wilson, commented on the case, emphasizing the importance of safety. He affirmed the council’s serious commitment to the safety of all residents in the region.
Wilson further stated that the council acts decisively when safety regulations are violated, utilizing all available methods, including prosecution, to enforce compliance. He expressed confidence that the court recognized the severity of the failure and that residents should now feel more secure.
The council is committed to ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to ensure safety across all mobile home parks in the region.
BCP Council issued the order in April 2024 following an inspection that revealed several problems. The company was given until June 28, 2024, to address fire and electrical safety concerns, as well as issues in common areas.
The company’s failure to make the required changes led to charges for non-compliance. Poole Magistrates’ Court found them guilty of breaking the rules in December 2024, despite the company’s absence.
In February 2025, the court determined the penalty. The firm was fined £24,000, ordered to pay a £2,000 victim surcharge, and faced court costs of £1,575.
Notably, the same company had been in court previously, in 2022, concerning the same park. The prior case involved a failure to adequately protect residents from flooding, a recurring issue at the location.
In November 2024 emergency services had to evacuate residents due to severe flooding at the park. The company previously admitted guilt in 2022 for not following safety regulations, resulting in a £3,500 fine.
A local official, Kieron Wilson, commented on the case, emphasizing the importance of safety. He affirmed the council’s serious commitment to the safety of all residents in the region.
Wilson further stated that the council acts decisively when safety regulations are violated, utilizing all available methods, including prosecution, to enforce compliance. He expressed confidence that the court recognized the severity of the failure and that residents should now feel more secure.
The council is committed to ongoing collaboration with stakeholders to ensure safety across all mobile home parks in the region.