Krispy Kreme prosecuted for food hygiene offences by Melton Borough Council
Melton Borough Council have prosecuted Krispy Kreme UK Ltd, after a sharp piece of metal was found in a doughnut that was purchased in Melton Mowbray.
Krispy Kreme UK Ltd, pled guilty to 3 offences of food hygiene and safety on 5 September 2022 and were ordered to pay a substantial fine, costs and a victim surcharge.
The council were first contacted about the incident in April 2021 where they worked with the Food Standards Agency and other partners to investigate the case further.
The complainant had originally contacted Krispy Kreme after purchasing the product. They were informed by the company that the foreign object contaminating the product was a piece of foil from the packaging. However, they disputed this claim and raised their concerns with the Food Standard Agency.
Krispy Kreme later admitted that they had received two further complaints of similar nature and had identified damage to a piece of equipment, a vari-mixer, yet no controls were in place that could have mitigated the hazards that lead to this incident, such as metal detection or recorded checks of the machine.
Prosecuting, Tom Pickwell, senior solicitor at Melton Borough Council, told the Court that: “The council would expect a large national company to have appropriate measures in place to ensure the food safety and hygiene throughout the whole process of the manufacturing, including checks on all equipment.
“The fact that the vari-mixer was omitted from the checks does, in the view of the council, fall short of the appropriate levels and a suitable and sufficient safety management system.
“Although some systems were in place, they were not sufficient to deal with the full process which led to the incident and Krispy Kreme did not know how long this had been happening for.”
Mr Pickwell added that the incident presented a risk of an adverse effect such as choking or cutting within the mouth.
In sentencing, the Magistrates said they had taken into account the quality of the equipment, the substantial risk it posed to any customer because of the sharp nature and size of the item and the serious injury that could have happened if it had been swallowed. They also accepted the mitigation put forward by Iain MacDonald, who represented Krispy Kreme and took that into account when sentencing.
The Magistrates fined Krispy Kreme UK Ltd £216,000 based on £72,000 for each of the three offences. Melton Borough Council were also awarded their full costs of £4,255.30 and Krispy Kreme UK Ltd were ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £181.
Cllr Joe Orson, leader of the Council, said: “Thanks to the perseverance of the complainant and the steps they took to preserve the evidence we have been able to take action against this company and are very pleased with the outcome of this case.
“I would like to thank the council’s legal and environmental health teams who worked with our partners, investigated and brought this successful prosecution. Public safety is our primary concern and we hope that our action sends a strong and clear message that the council, the courts and the public take food safety very seriously. We expect appropriate food safety and hygiene standards to be in place and will not hesitate in taking action when these fall short and put public safety at risk.”
Councillors halt consideration of land sale near Killisick Lane
Senior Gedling Borough councillors have put a stop to plans to sell council-owned land near Killisick Lane.
The land had previously been allocated for housing in the 2018 cross-party agreed Local Plan but following a consultation with local residents, senior councillors have decided not to allow a sale of the land to go ahead.
A consultation was launched at the beginning of August to get views from local residents about the impact of a potential sale of the site.
Following comments from the consultation and representations from councillors who represent the area affected, a decision was made by senior councillors not to take any consideration of sale of the land any further and review the feedback provided.
Deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne, said: “We were very clear at the start of the consultation process that the views of nearby residents were essential – we have listened to those views. We have decided the sale of this land will not go ahead.
“We said we would listen to residents’ views, and we have. We remain firmly committed to working with the community on how we can improve the nearby Hobbucks Nature Reserve for all to enjoy.
“Nationally imposed government housing targets have real consequences for local communities – pressure to allocate housing developments on our precious open land and green space is one such consequence.”
Extend your network at the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2022
Next Thursday (15 September), property and construction professionals will gather at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground for the highly anticipated East Midlands Bricks Awards 2022.
Recognising development projects and people in commercial and public building across the region – from office, industrial and residential schemes, through to community projects such as leisure schemes and schools – there’s not long left to secure your seats at the prestigious event, to celebrate the region’s property and construction industry while connecting with local decision makers.
With time for networking before and after the glittering awards ceremony revealing winners, don’t miss this opportunity to forge new contacts and strengthen existing ones.
The event, which will begin at 4:30pm and continue until 7:30pm, will also feature John Forkin MBE DL, Managing Director at award-winning investment promotion agency Marketing Derby, as keynote speaker, as well as award-winning mind reader, magician, and professional mentalist Looch, who will bewilder and astonish guests during the evening’s networking.
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Complementary drinks and canapés will be served on arrival. Dress code is standard business dress.Shortlist for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2022
Most Active Agent – sponsored by Blueprint Interiors Mather Jamie OMEETO BB&J Commercial Commercial Development of the Year – sponsored by Frank Key Broad Marsh Bus Station and Car Park – Galliford Try Construction Etiquette Park – Clowes Developments Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service joint HQ – Henry Brothers Responsible Business of the Year – sponsored by Press for Attention PR Cawarden Arc Partnership Phoenix Brickwork Residential Development of the Year – sponsored by Sterling Commercial Finance The Rise, Southwell – Stagfield Group Glenvale Park – Glenvale Park LLP Hindle House – KMRE Group Deal of the Year – sponsored by Blythin & Brown Insurance Brokers St James Securities – Phase Two of the Becketwell regeneration scheme in Derby – 3,500 capacity Becketwell performance venue with ASM Global Wells McFarlane, APB and Newton LDP – sale of 460 acres of land in North Leicestershire, making way for a new garden village Morgan Industrial Properties Limited – acquisition of the former Ewart Chain site in Shaftesbury Street, Derby Developer of the Year – sponsored by Ward Hockley Developments St James Securities HBD Architects of the Year – sponsored by OMS Swain Architecture Rayner Davies Architects CPMG Architects Excellence in Design – sponsored by Cawarden St. Peter’s Gate renovation – CPMG Architects Health and Allied Professions Centre at Nottingham Trent University – Pick Everard Brookside Farm – Chevin Homes Sustainable Development of the Year – sponsored by Viridis Building Services Refurbished HQ for LKAB Minerals – Scenariio Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre – Chesterfield Borough Council, Whittam Cox Architects, Robert Woodhead Group Broad Marsh Bus Station and Car Park – Galliford Try Construction Contractor of the Year – sponsored by RammSanderson Galliford Try Construction Cawarden Enrok Construction The Overall Winner, sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants, will also be announced at the ceremony, who will be awarded a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000.
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Nottingham backs funding bid for Broad Marsh vision
Some of the city’s biggest businesses and organisations are backing Nottingham City Council’s funding bid for £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to help bring the transformation vision of Broad Marsh to life.
The 20-acre Broad Marsh site is one of the most significant city centre development sites in the UK, with neighbouring streets and buildings already undergoing a transformation and strengthened connections to improved tram, train, bus and cycle networks.
The independent Greater Broad Marsh Advisory Group, which was established by the City Council, led a bold new vision for the site, which was informed by an extensive public engagement through the Big Conversation and brought to life by world renowned urban designer Thomas Heatherwick.
Now local businesses and key organisations in Nottingham are getting behind the bid, with the likes of Experian, Boots, Capital One, East Midlands Chamber of Commerce and D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, all showing their support.
If successful, the £20m Broad Marsh bid would prepare the centrepiece of the vision – the Frame of the former shopping centre – to be retained and reimagined into a unique space to bring people together in the city for play, performance and food, providing the necessary catalyst and confidence for private sector partners to invest.
This would unlock other key elements of the vision including:
- The creation of 6,000 jobs, 750 homes and over 400,000 sq ft of commercial and business space
- A ‘Green Heart’ providing a wildlife rich green space in the heart of the city centre
- The rejuvenation of Nottingham’s unique cave network to boost tourism and World Heritage status
- A potential cultural anchor tenant.
- The creation of a new Bulwell Promenade through substantial enhancements of green space and public realm alongside the River Leen
- Improvements to the marketplace and urban greening
- The restoration of heritage buildings
- Easier access for all and better connectivity between Bulwell Bogs, tram stop, bus station, marketplace and high streets.
£9.4m refinancing deal secured for Nottingham student development
Tatiana Limited has secured a £9.4m refinancing of Russell View, its 210-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Nottingham.
The investment loan from Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance will allow the property investment and development firm to expand its existing portfolio of residential assets.
Managed by CRM Students, Russell View was built in 2012 and remains a popular choice for many of Nottingham’s students. Its location is a 15-minute walk to both the city centre and Nottingham Trent University’s city campus, while the University of Nottingham’s main University Park campus is easily accessible by public transport.
Raj Shah, agent for Tatiana Limited, said: “The refinancing of Russell View is key to Tatiana Limited’s growth plans and will ensure we can continue to develop similar high-quality residential assets around the country. The support we had from Secure Trust Bank was exceptional from start to finish and enabled us to finalise the deal without delay.”
David Burke, relationship director at Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance, added: “We’re pleased to have helped Tatiana with its refinancing of Russell View – a deal which is typical of the high-calibre assets we look to support in the student accommodation sector.
“Our strategy is to grow our frequency of lending to properties close to universities in the top half of The Times university league table as we recognise the consistently strong levels of demand and occupancy that are indicative of the sector’s long term growth prospects.”
Daniel O’Neil, director at London-based broker, SPF Private Clients, advised Tatiana Limited.
Cadman Capital Group strengthens beverage portfolio with acquisition of Alder Ridge Vineyard
Cadman Capital Group, which has office in Northampton, has purchased Alder Ridge Vineyard and brand, strengthening its position in the growing English sparkling wine market.
Based in Berkshire, Alder Ridge is an award-winning vineyard that has been producing traditional method English sparkling wine for over 9 years.
The purchase increases the group’s land under vine ownership to over 130 acres, firmly positioning it as one of the leading landowners in the sector.
The deal also secures distribution of Cadman’s existing beverage brands, across the Cobbs Farm Shops estate, the former owner of Alder Ridge.
“The acquisition of Alder Ridge represents a commitment to strengthen our portfolio with high performing businesses with considerable opportunities to create value. We are really looking forward to bringing our years of real life operating experience to the Alder Ridge business,” said James Dinsdale, CEO of Cadman Capital Group.
The East Midlands Expo gathers pace
With bookings for the East Midlands Expo soaring, register NOW to secure your spot at the free to attend event!
Returning on Monday 14 November 2022, the established event of over 20 years offers an ideal day for networking and business generation, and is already seeing more bookings than last year.
Event organiser Tina King said: “It is great to see so many exhibitors and delegates engaging with networking and exhibiting again following Covid restrictions.”
The expo, for which Business Link is a proud partner, is well targeted and aimed at the construction, property, business, investment, finance, professional services and related B2B markets.
Taking place at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, the exhibition will open to attendees at 9am, with a seminar taking place between 10:45am and noon.
A special networking lunch (for which tickets can be purchased here) will then take place between 12:15pm and 2:15pm, and the exhibition will close at 3:30pm.
From property agents to developers, architects, contractors, investors, PR firms, and more, see the list of current exhibitors here.
For more information on exhibiting at the event click here.
To register to attend the event for free click here.
To secure tickets for the networking lunch click here.
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 96
The longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II, died yesterday (8th September 2022) at the age of 96. Ruling the country for over 70 years with poise and dignity, tributes from across the region, the country and the globe itself continue to pour in.
The mourning period is anticipated to last 10 days, and will include many seats of power across the United Kingdom, with Queen Elizabeth II’s body expected to be put to rest at Westminster Abbey on the ninth day.
Green light tipped for King Power Football Stadium redevelopment plans
Leicester City Football Club’s redevelopment plans for King Power Football Stadium have been recommended for approval.
The hybrid application seeks full planning permission for an extension to the East Stand of the stadium to provide an additional 8,000 seats with ancillary facilities, and works to the North and South Stands. This would allow for a capacity of around 40,000 from the current 32,312.
The extension to the stadium would be on land to the east of the current stand which is currently a concourse used by the public gaining access to that part of the stadium and its surrounds. The proposed expansion to the stand would also extend over to the site of the National Grid Building which is to be demolished. The extension would also wrap round to the north and south stands and would enlarge both the concourses.
The proposal includes a new upper tier over and behind the existing East Stand. The extension would include a series of levels providing various facilities including hospitality suites, catering facilities, a sensory room and first aid room.
The proposal in the full application also includes the increase in the number of concerts/events (non-sports events) from 5 times a year to 10 times a year. They also wish to increase the numbers attending those events to a maximum capacity from 36,000 to 48,950.
Meanwhile, outline planning permission is sought for a new Club retail store, 220-bedroom hotel, commercial office space and food & beverage uses, residential building with a maximum of 234 flats, multi-purpose arena with a capacity of 6,000 people, multi-storey car park and energy centre.
BRM appoints two new regional heads of real estate
Regional law firm BRM has named two new regional heads of real estate to lead the teams at its Sheffield and Chesterfield offices.
Director James Alger has been appointed as head of real estate for BRM’s Sheffield office, with director Sanjeev Batra the new head of real estate at Chesterfield.
Having re-joined BRM in 2019 James Alger is an experienced commercial property lawyer, who has contributed to BRMs continued growth and success.
James said: “Over the years we have been working hard to promote and build a brand with an enviable reputation in the region.
“We believe there are several fantastic opportunities in the regional property market and feel we can offer a high-quality commercial offering to compete with national and local firms.”
Sanjeev Batra specialises in acquisitions, sales and leasebacks, disposals, security transactions and landlord and tenant issues. He joined BRM in 2012 and is based in the BRM Chesterfield office.
Sanjeev said: “At BRM we are continuing to work to develop a vibrant and dynamic property department, supporting new clients and working with the firm’s current clients to support their business.”
Adrian Sheehan, head of real estate at BRM, said: “These are well deserved promotions for two of the most highly regarded Real Estate lawyers in the region. It gives great pride to see them both evolve into market leaders during their time at BRM.”
