Christchurch caravan park owners fined over safety concerns
The licence holder for Iford Bridge Home Park will have to pay over £27K
The operator of a caravan park near Christchurch has been fined £27,575 after failing to address safety concerns.
The problems were discovered at Iford Bridge Home Park, which is looked after by Hampshire Mobile Park Homes.
BCP Council asked them to carry out 33 actions to improve things like fire and electrical safety for residents - but they failed to do so.
They were found guilty at Poole Magistrates Court of failing to comply with a compliance notice.
The company's been fined £24,000 and ordered to pay a £2,000 victim surcharge, as well as costs of £1,575.
Cllr Kieron Wilson, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services at BCP Council, said: "This result should send a really clear message: that we take the safety of our residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole incredibly seriously.
"When license holders fail to comply with their licence conditions that impact upon safety obligations, and then refuse to address concerns, we as a Council will take robust and decisive action through all the processes at our disposal - including prosecution.
"I am pleased that the court has recognised Hampshire Mobile Park Homes Enterprises Ltd’s failure to comply with the notice and the lack of engagement with us on this issue. I hope residents can take reassurance from this outcome.
“The Council will continue to work with partners to ensure the safety of mobile home parks across the region.”
The park has also been evacuated twice in recent months, due to flooding.