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Press Release

12 December 2017

Fareham Borough Council successful in prosecution of One Stop Ltd

Fareham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted One Stop Ltd for health and safety failings.  A District Judge at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court handed down the judgement along with a £250,000 fine on 11 December 2017. One Stop were also ordered to pay the Council's costs totalling £3,700.

The Fareham & Gosport Environmental Partnership was notified of an accident at One Stop Warasah Road, Warsash, in September 2016; a customer tripped over a pothole on the forecourt and sustained serious injuries.

The ensuing accident investigation carried out by Environmental Health Officers revealed a catalogue of missed opportunities to repair the pothole on the forecourt prior to the accident. The forecourt has since been completely resurfaced.

During his judgment, the District Judge said that he couldn't overlook the fact this was not an isolated occurrence. The pot hole had been reported to the One Stop Ltd on a number of occasions and they failed to repair it.  This failure meant that by the day of the accident the pot hole was of a significant size.  

Executive Member for Health and Public Protection, Cllr Cartwright says, "This was a very sad case that resulted in life-changing injuries. I really do hope that this judgement sends a firm signal that this Council will deal robustly where serious health and safety failures are not dealt with in a timely manner."  

ENDS

For further information contact:

The Communications Team, Tel: 01329 824310

e-mail: publicity@fareham.gov.uk

 

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