Telford builder receives Enforcement Order after carrying out substandard work
Telford based builder Steven Bailey has become the first person in the borough to have an Enforcement Order made against him after carrying out substandard work for residents.
The order was made under the Enterprise Act 2002 which enabled Telford & Wrekin Council to apply to the courts for the order to stop the business breaching contractual or statutory requirements where those breaches harm the collective interests of consumers.
Mr Bailey was investigated by Trading Standards following a number of complaints about substandard work made against him by local people.
Several of these people lost considerable amounts of money as a result of his activities.
Trading Standards had made several attempts to engage with Mr. Bailey to obtain an undertaking that he would refrain from breaching the law, but these were unsuccessful.
The council applied for an Enforcement Order, which was granted with the consent of Mr. Bailey, at Telford County Court today.
Under the order, Mr Bailey and anyone working on his instructions, must refrain from breaching contracts with consumers by failing to carry out work with reasonable skill and care.
He must also complete work in the timescales agreed, disclose to his clients the true name and address of his business and deal expediently with any complaints.
Failure to obey the court order may result in proceedings for contempt of court, which could result in a fine or imprisonment.
Anita Hunt, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Public Protection Team Leader, said: “The provisions of the Enterprise Act enable us to take action against those who persistently ignore their legal obligations to consumers.
“In bringing this action the council is protecting the interests of local consumers in general and demonstrating that those who think consumers are an easy target will be targeted themselves.”
