The owner of a caravan park has been fined after failing to work with the Council to address safety concerns.
Hampshire Mobile Park Homes Enterprises Ltd, the license holder for Iford Bridge Home Park, has been ordered to pay £27,575 after breaching a Compliance Notice.
The notice was issued by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council in April 2024 following an annual inspection by Council officers.
In total, the operator was asked to carry out 33 actions that would, among other things, improve fire safety, electrical safety and common parts for residents.
Hampshire Mobile Park Home Enterprises Ltd were given until 28 June 2024 to address these issues and failed to do so.
As a result, they were prosecuted for failing to adhere to a Compliance Notice and found guilty, in their absence, at Poole Magistrates’ Court in December 2024.
Following a sentencing hearing at the same court on February 19 2025, the company has been fined £24,000 and ordered to pay a £2,000 victim surcharge – which helps fund local victim support services – as well as costs of £1,575.
Cllr Kieron Wilson, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services, 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.”
