THE owner of a caravan park near Christchurch has been fined more than £27,000 after failing to adhere to a notice over safety failures.

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.

In total, the operator was asked to carry out 33 actions to improve safety, including fire safety, electrical safety and common parts for residents.

The firm was given until June 28, 2024, to address these issues – but 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, 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 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.”